Hyundai Kona Electric review part 1

00:01 Intro
00:37 Charging, interior
02:55 HUD
05:20 Charging limit
06:50 Center console
11:16 Trunk space
13:45 Trunk with seats folded down
16:45 Sleeping in the car
17:53 Backup camera
18:18 Lane assist
21:20 Battery heater
23:25 Actual weight of the car
24:00 Soundproofing
25:13 90 km/h, 56 mph consumption test
26:05 Reflection in front windscreen
26:28 Estimated range at 90 km/h, 56 mph
30:00 HUD and other settings in instrument cluster
34:54 Lane assist
37:30 Consumption test at 120 km/h, 75 mph
40:05 Krell sound system
45:11 Usage of lane assist
45:57 Noise from motor
46:42 Driving in congestion
48:10 Phone Bluetooth audio
52:00 Handling and suspension
54:45 Wheels spin in sport mode

[@MrTechfreak95]

This EV will be a best seller i think. :) Cant wait to see some on the German road.

[@joelcarterramadge183]

You predicted very well!

[@xkitejunkie]

Thanks so much for this review Bjørn! I have been so looking forward to your review of the Kona! You really do set the standard when it comes to EV reviews!

[@markcornwall8132]

Thankyou Bjorn, as good as I wished for so far. On to part 2.

[@rkalla]

Bjorn, another great detailed review and actually putting in serious seat time to check range for us and share. Thank you!

[@erics3596]

Thanks for the review Bjorn - saw the Kona at the Denver Auto Show this year and really liked it - was intrigued that a full electric version was coming.

[@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101]

What a fantastic, thorough review. I wish you could review every car I'm interested in buying! 😁

[@markjennings2315]

Yes! Thanks Bjorn Ive been really looking forward to this! Great review Bjorn, its looking great so far! pt 2 here we go.

[@De0Gratias]

Thanks, Bjorn. A very comprehensive look at the Kona EV. Can't wait to get my hands on one.

[@UAPJedi]

Been waiting for a KONA review was hoping you were going to get your hands on one thanks Bjorn 👍

[@Alejandro-ut4up]

Thank you Bjorn for the reviews on the Kona. They really helped with deciding to buy our Kona EV, If you can get past the wait its an awesome great little car.

[@bonfantipietro1118]

Wow, an EV non-Tesla with settings of the charging limit!! I really was looking for it! Thank you Bjorn!

[@PaulMansfield]

A really useful review. If the Kia Niro is almost the same car but a little bigger, I think I'd be buying the Niro.

[@mdugars77]

Thanks Bjorn! I’m going to wait for this to be released here in CA in the US and grab it. Awesome review.

[@Goodchappy]

"In case your head is not aligned" I love your phrases :-)

[@jeremykirkwood699]

Good video, I really enjoy your style of video. You are very objective in your reviews.

[@H-W.H.]

Thanks for the extensive report!

[@HughMcBrideDonegalFlyer]

great review as always Bjorn , many thanks

[@thinkabout288]

nice test thanks waiting for my 3 it's like driving in heaven

[@teslaaddict]

Great review! Can't wait to get these in Canada

[@nunzionapolitano581]

Best reviews of this guy Bjorn. Super. I like his reviews very much.

[@eltuyocalvo]

Really good job dude, excellent video!! I really liked the review

[@ukx2]

I love this guy! He's so thorough and.... Intense! You can tell he's living it and lovin it! As for the car.... Amazing job from Hyundai. Slightly compromised and not perfect, but it seems to be a 'must-have toy' that I have to have.

[@uiqbal86]

I loved the review .. waiting for it to be available in Helsinki.... we are always the last one to get every thing.... Already pre-ordered Model 3 but now its taking ages...

[@TriviaChallenge]

That range is just insane!

[@jceess]

It really is an excellent car. Too bad they can't make more of them. Once the super fast charging infrastructure is rolled out and the battery manufacturing industry catches up with demand in the mid 2020s, the speed at which people will switch to EVs will be breathtaking.

[@datreja9573]

And the speed at which electric companies will apply new taxes to recompensate the loss of selling fuel will also be breathtaking ; )

[@tulkooo]

installation of solar panels once electricity price increases will be also breathtaking

[@datreja9573]

Lol.... They already apply taxes to them here in the EU. They will apply anual taxes as well for solar panels. Don´t you worry.

[@tulkooo]

I live in EU, where are these so called taxes on solar panels you re talking about? Because all I see is incentives for renewables

[@michaelloach9461]

Im think this will be a huge success. Well done Hyundai & well done the test driver. It was informative & seems unbiased. looking forward to part 2 with i will watch now, thanks...............

[@markjennings2315]

Having done 6500k in my own Kona I re watched this video and your comments are all bang on. Well done

[@asymmetrx]

And how is it after 2 years? Should I buy a used Kona, used Zoe or wait for Dacia spring?

[@walidelrefai7745]

Thanks for your effort Bjørn

[@Nurmikuukunen]

Very thorough, thank you for the review! :)

[@kelvynbettridge]

Thanks Bjorn, the Kona appears to be another important step in the advancement of affordable EVs.

[@gerryheld]

Looks like a very good car for the price. I love how much optional equipment is in the test car.

[@MacGyver1908]

Oh yes!!! Let’s race it to Trondheim tomorrow!!! 😎

[@paulriggs42]

Looks like a great all round car !

[@christianholland2373]

Give this man the views and likes he deserves

[@Razz13]

I Put a deposit on this car yesterday , i can't wait for it to arrive in Canada. Such a great time to be alive to enjoy elecric cars that are worth buying !!

[@TI_NO]

first one :-) so many thx björn, we in germany are waiting for this car.

[@markplott4820]

America cant wait for this car as well, the Chevy BOLT is shit compared to the KONA.

[@rogerheuckeroth7456]

Mark - Both the Bolt and the Kona use LG drivetrains, right? Compared to Tesla they are both kind of crappy.

[@SkavenUK]

I just went from my Sonata to a Tesla model 3. Holy crap I do NOT miss all those buttons.

[@LambdaJM]

This car is fantastic! Long range, affordable und good quality. A game changer!

[@joelm3954]

Very nice car. Definitely expands from commuter to weekend or long trip vehicle.

[@granadakimj]

Never thought I would like a Hyundai, but I like this one... :-)

[@marcusduckworth]

Great video ,looking forward to it s arrival in CANADA. BEST

[@ltdorn]

you crack me up with your accent and american vernacular.... excellent review!

[@onlineplannet]

Thanks a lot for this test

[@schehf]

Thank you for that amazing review! Can't wait to get my hands on one and film the charging from 0-100% on a 175kw charger. My nearest hyundai dealer still doesn't know when he will get one.

[@blazhrovat729]

Bjorn abaut big console with buttons this is the most beatiful thing in KONA EV !

[@langchauvin1121]

Nice honest review. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@Artanis02sk]

SCC stand for Smart Cruise Control - basically adaptive cruise control. The response time refers to the 'quickness' of the distance and speed adjustment.

[@dzgndrn]

Well done mate.Ordered already :)

[@markustrollable]

I love this color!!🤩

[@wadeharrison5404]

"My head is not aligned" lol-subscribed!

[@ansgarhorrig1186]

Thx Björn, for the Video, now I think about ordering a Kona. For the LKA, in most countries at least in the European union, self driving Features are only for assistance, so9 it is mandatory, that the Driver allways keeps Control over the Vehicle by law.

[@Petiknight]

Thank you for the review, it will be long a dream car for me, as its not really affordable for the most of people in Poland, but it is a good price\value EV. Can't wait to see only EV's on the roads.

[@surajmaharjan2954]

thank you for all the information. good wishes from Nepal.

[@VesaGuardian]

I had my first test drive of this thing today. Drove some 150 km, and it worked perfectly for me. I´m having a hard time returning this car tomorrow. There´s no going back. My current ICE turned obsolete. Have already ordered one way before, I just hope it won´t take long to have it delivered!

[@carlmathisen]

Great review! Regarding the audio test, you should try to test it while driving too next time. I have an Ioniq, and the road noise while driving really drains out the sound from a mediocre sound system.

[@Knapweed]

Excellent review of a very interesting electric car.

[@FamilyFirstJ]

Thank you this helped me decide

[@extremiztic]

This is the range I want in my first electric car. Anything less ain't gonna work for me.

[@samusaran7317]

While you passively drive 20 miles or so a day. Cang help some people...

[@Rfhdvcgf]

I want one of these I love suvs and big crossovers and it's electric it makes it better.

[@philbear2185]

Now I appreciate more the menus/buttons simplicity in the Model 3, all of that scattered user interface is in one place, genius.

[@itubogdan]

This is a great great car. Best buy for 2020 imo

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

Great car. Hopefully available in Canada in 2019.

[@zunzea]

You're so funny testing those speakers 🤣

[@Dominique5876]

Hi Björn. Great review. Like to see the LFA tomorrow. Korean reviews let already see this is the real hands off/auto mode without the beeping that you need to hold hands at the steering wheel. Now you only let us see the LKA probably because of the limited time.

[@PnPrailroad]

Nice review of an interesting EV. Thanks.

[@nisargkhunt1339]

Best reviewerr. Bro. Love from india

[@Allride_]

I was a bit distracted and then suddenly "LFA? What about the Lexus? I at least set the Kona to sound like the LFA?" But no. Lane follow assist or whatever :( Tobu FTW Awesome, detailed Review. Thanks

[@robcormier6670]

5:39 I always get a laugh in your videos. Thank you.

[@EnmandsBand1]

thanks for confirming that the cheaper, smaller (but longer) Ioniq is the right choice for me :-)

[@matthewsmith2040]

I've been looking into a tesla alternative for a while and this review is really good tbf, thanks!

[@p.a.1675]

10:01 "A Leaf just pulled over here. A new Leaf. Yeah, I hope your battery is not cooked." - that was harsh :)

[@andrewmcmahon2464]

haha that part killed me lol

[@fancyIOP]

That's a beautiful range and with solid state batteries on the way which will double that range I see EVs taking over by 2030-40.

[@gartnilis8112]

I don't think we are that far out. I think by 2025 the batteries will come down in price enough where electrics will start to make more sense than ICE cars.

[@rongroot557]

Great!!

[@stakeout2]

This car seems top of the game.

[@TEVAssociation]

Congrats in Canada we still have to wait a few months to drive it

[@justasmackevicius2940]

this car is a breakthrough of the century

[@JS-dr7sm]

5:37 LOL Bjorn's comment of the year :D

[@thomaskunze9330]

Janis Straupenieks 🤣🤣🤣

[@oorcinus]

You can reinsert the false bottom in the trunk at a lower position after removing the foam inserts. There’s an alternate ”rail” for it built in (even visible in the video).

[@oleksandrashchepkov6794]

We’ve bought new Kona 1.6 turbo . We did test drive Honda HRV, Mazda CX3, CX5. All these vehicles are way behind. Acceleration, handling, appearance, smooth ride, transmission shifting are perfect compare to all above. I think Kona one of the best in small SUV class.

[@johnwithall3315]

Thanks Bjorn for this and the race. it's too small for me, the Kia Niro is 200mm longer so that's about the same as the Renault Scenic I want to replace. Who would have thought 200mm would cut the range by 50miles. Looking forward to the Niro tests.

[@shyambasnet1725]

Best Honda cona

[@petergahan9076]

Love the instruments. Like a regular car, nit a spaceship like a Tesla.

[@adonisangelis2854]

Hej Bjorn, You are doing a great job! I really like it as I have just bought a kona-electric and I learn a lot of things from you. But here is an information I want to help you with. You do not need to buy any specific instrument to count the decibels inside the car. You just need to download an app from the internet at your smart phone. Just search for anything like: "decibel counter", and it will give you many options to download from. I hope I did something good for you, as you have helped me so much! (Adonis the Greek)

[@bjornnyland]

It's not accurate.

[@scwfan08]

This car seems like a no-brainer to me

[@Hans-gb4mv]

It is indeed. Looks like a great car, better than the Leaf. Still wonder what the lead times will be when it becomes available over here. Hyundai told me it won't hit Belgium until somewhere in September. :(

[@maphilib]

I go to the dealership tomorrow for further information ... prizes etc ... :-) if its not too warm ... I'm melting now

[@rkalla]

SCWfan06 agreed. If they can keep availability up seems like an easy car to say yes to.

[@maphilib]

I've been to the dealership and ... surprise,surprise... they don't sell to private individuals. ONLY FOR self-employed people. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? And the ministers complain that environmentally friendly cars aren't sold in Belgium. Budget with premiums of 5 million euros and only 600.000 of it is used up ... well if you can't buy them ... sad, very sad .... Hyundai can put their Kona, and others, in their ....( you know, where it is dark) .... !!!!!!!

[@annahenrietta9517]

Good to look at , great range , acceptable space , yeah it's a great first iteration of a fully blown EV that doesn't come with a lifetime debt :D

[@VitalyXXL]

we in Belarus are waiting for this car

[@RIVEMaroc]

Well done!

[@Apemania69]

First repost of video:) Now watching o.o

[@josephfigliuolo7286]

Try polarising glasses to reduce road and windscreen glare. You will love it!

[@KiwiShoot]

Thanks, nice review. Might have to trade up the Ioniq EV I've got :-)

[@luissantos84]

can I make an offer?

[@paul1242]

This is a car with great potential, but I agree with your comment about the center console and will go even farther. The center console is not needed at all and only steals valuable interior room. It also makes it impossible to slide across to exit the car from either side, which was previously possible with a bench seat. The cup holders on the console could be incorporated into a tray that slides into the dashboard, and the armrest could be folded down from the seat, both of which would completely eliminate the need for a center console at all.

[@IoniqFamily]

software and battery of kona in the chassis of the ioniq + app support and connectivity and it is a real killer car.

[@fergus247]

Very nice car

[@markbuckingham4171]

I getting one now, hopefully November here in New Zealand RHD

[@DiHandley]

I think that Hyundai have been very clever with this vehicle. You need to carefully identify your target market when looking at what features will suit. I see this car as being for single occupant use. So some of your criticisms, while valid, will not be a concern for the buyer. Things such as rear seating roominess and a flat cargo area. Still, it’s a great review Bjorn.

[@dirtforce0897]

this looks VERY cool. Great video with real world testing, helps us all a lot. I'm curious, I wonder how much performance and range degrades in VERY cold weather, and I wonder how long it takes to charge on a common 110V...

[@kuzzilee]

Hey Bjorn Love your videos, just out of curiosity can you do a range test between Kona EV & Ioniq EV Cheers mate

[@gabbah79]

Haha awesome excitement... oooh.. aaah! :D

[@darktemp_de]

wow, really detailed video despite you said taht you have limited time :) i really like the head up display! why we dont have that in model 3 :( I'll get the model 3 but maybe my parents want a kona electric :D

[@kennithchan2102]

Better learn the charge rate well at the different SOC. Hopefully you will be using this in the race. Thank as always for the informative videos.

[@bjornnyland]

No need to learn much. It goes full speed up to 74.5 % SoC and then drops to 35 kW (which is still ok).

[@kennithchan2102]

The back armrest on the right hand side looks like it was damaged? The one that goes down when you flatten the back seats.

[@bjornnyland]

Timestamp?

[@kennithchan2102]

14:16 - 14:18

Cool!

[@borjastick]

This car could be a total winner but I wonder if they can keep up with orders. Golf had to stop taking orders because they couldn't meet the demand. I'm going to look at one of these, it'll do most of my daily driver needs with ease and cheaply. Nice. Oh and Bjorn is a funny boy.

[@garasjen]

Most will use polarized sunglasses when driving to remove reflection. Also removing the HUD reflection. Could you do a polarized sunglass test next time to test this out?

[@JonathanCurro]

I've got a cheap little HUD from Aldi connected to my i30 and my polarised sunnies don't remove the HUD's reflection from view.