2020 Bolt EV Vs Kona Electric Drag Race

[@anthonyc8499]

I think Alyssa needs to start doing her own two-minute takes on the cars Kyle reviews. She'll just get straight to it...as long as she remembers to put it in gear.

[@ricecakeFTW]

Let's be real. 4 adults can fit inside the Bolt and be COMFORTABLE. In the Kona, I failed to sit in the back with the front seat adjusted to my height. I'm 5'11. I couldn't fit in the rear seat. The Niro EV would be the right comparison. 👌

[@SWFan77]

The Bolt doesn't have the best interior, but the back seats are definitely better than the Kona and the Leaf.

[@ricecakeFTW]

@@SWFan77 when you got a 2 year old and 2 month old in a backwards facing seat, all you care is if they fit, not how nice interior material is lol

[@egosgt]

I tried both the Kona and the Bolt in 2019. Tried the back seats as well. I had no problems fitting and with legroom in the Bolt but couldn't fit comfortable in the Kona. That's why I went with the Bolt. No regrets!

[@smallmj2886]

It is funny how Alyssa just doesn't care about cars, but she really cares about winning.

[@teaearlgrey9052]

Should have switched cars after the first run. That would keep it consistent due to differing driver reaction times.

[@modulonatic]

Alyssa definitely should be a co-host for InsideEVs. In comparison to Kyle she is not that "hyped" for cars (i mean it in all the best way possible) and could bring in a "normal consumer" point of view.

[@millennial_weeb2382]

10 months later and we still don’t see her as much. It’s a shame. Having an everyday female perspective on EVs would likely gravitate people to this channel more. That and better video production.

[@modulonatic]

@@millennial_weeb2382You are right! It would be nice to have a "two viewing point" review of cars: One by a car geek like Kyle and a more "normal" point of view from Alyssa. I think that would drive mainstream car shoppers to the channel that could also learn so much from Kyle's explanations. They do get better with the video production every time. They will figure stuff out, I am very curtain :)

[@yaynative]

I test drove the Bolt and, yeah, it is VERY soft off the line. But if you're already going and then you floor it, it will push you back into your seat.

[@daviddrake6875]

I agree. If you get the jump they are gone.

[@OurTeslaModelXJourney]

Alyssa definitely adds to the fun factor in the video. I'm a hand talker too, "Mom, why are you moving your hands when they can't even see that in the video?" Haha

[@d7mysterio7]

Yeah I think she should be on the channel with you. She provides a real honest opinion like a regular driver who isn't thinking about the specs of the car, or even care about wind, rain, charger rate or anything EV drivers are consumed with.

[@ryanhill7318]

Impressed with the Bolt. The Kona is quick!!!!

[@gamergeek8933]

cant wait to see people start tuning these EV's.

[@moparhov]

I love Alyssa! Put her in every video!

[@pedinomefaux]

The Chevy Bolt has been an expensive but very good EV car. I love my Bolt. The best city car that there is.

[@stoker20]

Was the Bolt traction control off???

[@voldar70]

"Each manufacture copied the other"... Indeed 🙄... There was no Kona in 2017 so we know who copied who.

[@UTR1]

“So that’s pretty interesting” “...yup”

[@trenier23]

Well, that looks like fun.

[@MyRealNameIs]

We could use more reviews from people who just drive cars. Gives a totally different perspective.

[@cypvh74]

Within 150 miles of me there are about 52 Bolt EVs premier trims for sale with the lowest price at $28k. There are only 5 Kona EVs and lowest price Kona EV is $38k for a base model, and $46k for an ultimate trim. I guess the Kona does still qualify for the federal tax credit of $7500, but the ultimate trim is too expensive to qualify for our state incentive.

[@danielroden9424]

i would have gotten the bolt for as ugly as it is but i got an ultimate kona ev for 42k (dealer 4k off) and 3k cash back financing (offsetting taxes) and the federal tax credit. you cant even get a bolt now so there's that. the leaf is just trash if you have to use it on long trips and the ones yuo can get costs as much as the kona!

[@be236]

I'm eagerly waiting for your real-world range test (full to empty battery) for Kona Electric, similar to your test for Bolt EV...

[@AIMLL]

He did on his channel

[@pojdiavaj1422]

These 2 are perfect rideshare only

[@otm205]

Same engine power on both but the metric that was missing in the introduction of the vehicles was the weight of them. Apparently pretty similar judged by the result of the test.

[@davidpaulin]

Kona is 200lbs heavier but has more torque. With proper tires and tc off the kona can easily shave over a second on 0-60 times as well

[@Slim055]

I really like the sound level as both these cars accelerate, full-on! I like both these cars, but they are BOTH too darn small. I need a car that is at least Prius sized, but not too much larger to do ride-share and light delivery. Model 3&Y have beaucoups room but are beasts to park in the places I need to park, airports, restaurants, apartment delivery. Best so far are E-Niro and LEAF but they are also on the small side and have limited interior room as well.

[@richierich1952]

Slim055 How about the e-Golf?

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

The Bolt has quite a bit of room for its size. Its not very wide, but it does have 57 cubic feet of cargo space which is a ALOT. More than a prius.

[@MylesV]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 With the seats down, sure. With the seats up the Bolt has 16.6 and the Prius has up to 27.4.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@MylesV For ride sharing a Bolt should be perfectly fine. As for light delivery it depends on what you consider light

[@daviddrake6875]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793Can haul a 65 inch flat screen.

[@kens97sto171]

If you like a slightly nicer cabin I think the kona's the better car. If you need a back seat with more leg room the bolt is better. Right now the bolt is being sold at significant discounts. But there's no tax credit anymore. The Kona is being sold for a higher price but there is a tax credit. So drive each car decide what you like. I almost wonder if they're the same powertrain. The bolt has its motor and power electronics and infotainment from LG chem in Korea. I'd bet the Kona has similar electronics and motor.

[@Slim055]

If you like tax credits put an Uber sticker in the window and write off the entire expense of the car, whatever car you prefer. ;)

[@kens97sto171]

@@Slim055 Actually I don't like tax credits at all. I was merely pointing out that that is a difference between the two vehicles. Personally I don't think people should get tax credits for anything. Whatever vehicle you purchase should be based on its selling price and whether or not you can afford it. And actually putting an Uber sticker in your car is not going to be sufficient to get any kind of tax credit. You would have to show the mileage, and any expenses. You also would actually have to be an Uber driver. And Uber tracks the mileage on their side which is only half the miles. But the IRS gets that data from Uber. They're not going to see that information and you're going to get audited if you try to that

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Bolt L mode is more aggressive I thought?

[@dr.projectx5142]

What's the top speed on the Kona EV???

[@davidpaulin]

172km/h or around 107mph

[@dr.projectx5142]

@@davidpaulin that's not bad as to the bolt EV 92 mph

[@racekar80]

I have a Niro and I get a chirp and then it takes off, no wheel spin unless you turn traction control off. Don’t know what your doing wrong.

[@miken.5537]

I have a 2017 Bolt and in sport mode it'll smoke the tires out of the gate

[@daviddrake6875]

@@miken.5537Of course. It was designed by Chevrolet engineers.

[@kavehoskoui8292]

You missed the most important fact, weight!

[@millennial_weeb2382]

Yep the Bolt EV is under 3700lbs, while I didn’t even look up the Kona, but 95% of EVs are above 4500lbs. All that means is that the Bolt will feel faster and probably handle a little better hut low center of gravity and such.

[@millennial_weeb2382]

The Bolt EVs problem is that it’s software limited at 90MPH. Don’t know about the Kona but it’s likely higher top speed.

[@millennial_weeb2382]

For the next Bolt GM needs to improve the battery tech capabilities at higher speeds & i’m certain the Ultium tech will enable a faster Top speed.

[@daviddrake6875]

@@millennial_weeb2382I want a 75 Kwhr usable battery. I am happy with everything else.

[@marylou7230]

I LOVE smoking the tires!!!

[@ItalianRain2]

I'm amazed either of these vehicles are above 40k..

[@wombatdk]

EVs are just too damn expensive. And anyone claiming it'll amortize over the lifetime of the car failed basic math - at least for the US, where gas is cheap. I did the math in detail under various scenarios before I bought my Kona. It'll never ever amortize.

[@0hypnotoad0]

@ 7:48 you can hear that jet turbine noise the kona makes

[@rickpaul9858]

There is just one question: when you going to Marry that girl?!

[@marinsrok6100]

You Americans talk more that Italians 🤣

[@chrisfrazier8415]

All right I know she's scared of speed that's why she was not going up fast

[@gtaitbiz7787]

44 for that little car, I'd buy the kona

[@zero2sixty244]

She doesn’t care about cars, she just cares about you hahaha

[@darrenorange2982]

Bolt is faster than a Golf GTI, should have also switched drivers to make it a even test. But the Bolt is faster.

[@davidpaulin]

Had both.. kona is way angrier from a dig but it needs decent tires.. the stock nexens are trash but proper tires shave over a second on the 0-60 sprint

[@davidpaulin]

And no its not faster than a gti.. a stock gti dsg does 0-60 in the high 5 seconds range

[@darrenorange2982]

@@davidpaulin Welcome to the party Pal.

[@daviddrake6875]

@@davidpaulinWith my 2020 I can pop out of the acceleration lane across 6 lanes of traffic and be doing top speed i the far left lane. How fast 0-60 is that?

[@ourstate100]

SR+ model 3 vs all of these cars would be fun.

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Wesley Woodard plain standard range would be cool too... having the fast charging, the range is not that important...

[@mosfet500]

I got my 2020 Bolt for $12k less than the Kona.

[@John-209]

Alyssa you are definitely as animated if not more than Kyle you just do it with your face and not your arms

[@quietguy1948]

$43 And $46k still results in NO sale!

[@tchwiss]

So Alyssa voluntarily goes out with an ewok

[@terran236]

Someone sounds like they're jealous.

[@dh-1399]

Well, both vehicles acceleration curves are obviously going to be impacted by Kyle's hand gestures. Everything else being equal, these 2 are dead even.