2024 Hyundai Kona Electric DC Fast Charging Test | Tough To Road Trip?

In this video we test the DC Fast Charging capabilities of the all new 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric at an Electrify America 150kW DC Charger. This Kona Electric SEL has a 64.8 kWh battery pack with max charging speeds around 100kW's. Peak charging rates have been hard to come across as some of seen speeds in excess of 80kW's while others say it is roughly the same as the last generation which maxes out in the upper 70kW range. Despite enabling preconditioning, the battery was still somewhat cold before starting the DCFC session. With the somewhat slow peak charging speeds and very slow top charging, does this make the 2024 Kona Electric tough to road trip? I would say yes but leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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[@iangardner2311]

Blame to charger not the car. Charging increases battery temp. So charging speed should increased during charging.

[@EVAddicted]

Ithought the same! You should try to change the charging station. Seems I t was limited to 60kW what is common for most EA chargers.

[@TassieEV]

Well based on Bjorn in Norway and Chris in Germany both of whom got 103kW peak rate but they tested it correctly as usually you arrive at a DC fast charger after having driven for 2-3hrs of driving to arrive with 10% therefore the battery will be warmed up so I think it was how you tested that caused you to wait 59min. Plus you also forgot your test was in cold weather next try it in summer when it is 25c or more. The Kona is fine for long distance. Also what was your tire size, 17" or 19" as that makes a difference in your efficiency. The 17" gets 505km on WLTP and the 19" 444km.

[@TBreker]

I too am aware of Bjorn's test. I replicated his test with my 2024 Kona EV and did not get his results. I think the difference is perhaps due to NA version? Don't know for sure but my charge graph is very similar to the one in this video.

[@TBreker]

Also, Bjorn's test was done at 2 degrees outside air temp.

[@TassieEV]

@@TBreker But Chris from Battery Life did the same test and in warmer conditions in southern Germany and he also attained peak charge rate of 103kW. It could be it is the NA version though. I've got one on order but mine will be AU spec so it could either get 103kW peak or be peak as per this video test....will test once I have it.

[@TBreker]

I agree. Something is wrong with the NA 2024 Kona EVs. I don't know if it's a software issue or what. I have a case file with Hyundai Canada. Heading to our Motor Vehicle Arbitration Program soon, me thinks. #hyundaicanada

[@Steve_in_NJ]

So happy that I won't be using those Chargers -- hopefully, by the end of 2024, should I lease the Kona EV over the ICE, I will have NACS charging capability. Also, if I do lease an EV, I will have a Level 2 charger in my garage. At $26+ for a fast charging, it's better to charge at home (I won't do long road trips). Again, NACS charging is the norm here in the NJ/PA area (lots of Wawa stores with gas and Tesla superchargers). Since charge port on driver's front, easy to pull into a Tesla supercharger and plug in the charger. I only wish Hyundai made the EV in red like the ICE version.

[@daniel0-01]

Hey Justin! Had fun with you last night. Let's get together! Daniel

[@steverogers8163]

Possible that Polestar (did he charge?) threw you off too. Pretty standard for charging stations to not be able to supply full power to all stations at the same time. Especially those 250w+ chargers. That all said its the real world and you're not going to be driving up to a fully working, empty at 70F every time. So your numbers are probably right in the ballpark of what you could expect on the average. Perfectly fine if you charge at home or work. Wouldn't want to drive cross country in it, but I wouldn't want to do that any electric vehicle either even a Tesla.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

I don't believe so given I was already peaked and going downhill before they plugged in. We were also two stalls apart which might make a difference too.

[@ryanlcooper]

The markup on that power is nuts. What like 50 cents a kilowatt hour?

[@CarsMadeSimple]

Yeah ever since EA did their "dynamic pricing" (Which doesn't seem to be all that dynamic) it went up substantially. I don't know what commercial power rates are in this area but residential is about $ .14 per kWh.

[@TBreker]

I'm seeing the same results with my 2024 Kona EV even with preconditioned battery. 3rd party app has shown repeated car limitation not charger. Very disappointed. #hyundaicanada

[@anthonyc8499]

Man, super disappointing session. I appreciate the time and effort though. People need to see these challenging sessions too, and not just the Cherry-picked ideal ones.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@marlonfrijters8356]

Hi, did you like the car overall?

[@CarsMadeSimple]

I think it's a great car for the money. Slow DC charging is my biggest gripe but that's only relevant when not charging at home which I would highly encourage.

[@marlonfrijters8356]

@@CarsMadeSimple Thanks bro. I ordered the Kona EV Comfort Limited in red :)

[@CarsMadeSimple]

@@marlonfrijters8356 Congrats!

[@petecoventry6858]

The conditioner started when you selected the charger you tried to activate it again

[@CarsMadeSimple]

It turned off when low SOC occurred. I tried to use it again and it would not start.

[@be236]

So disappointing that charging speed, even with low temps... about the same speed as earlier Kona Electric years.. and that EA cost is so expensive, cheaper to pay for gas... Yikes.

[@CarsMadeSimple]

This was very expensive! It's already high enough with Pass+ but without it is very high.

[@Ovationhabs]

Not nearly as expensive as gasoline is where I live, though. (About 7.00$/gallon after conversion from litres). So I would still be happy. Also, public charging here in Quebec is far less expensive than in the US, it seems.