Hyundai Kona Electric - Wipes The Floor With The LEAF!

I've played around with the Hyundai Kona Electric enough to say that this car, in EV terms, is a significant step towards mass EV adoption.
I also compare it against the Nissan Leaf of course!

[@donnolin2032]

Very good review. Have a 2018 Leaf. Live in Florida with temps in the 90s and have zero problems with high battery temps. Use rapid charging almost exclusively. No problems. I regularly get 170-180 miles on 96% charge. Am averaging 4.5 miles per kilowatt. E-pedal is fantastic.

[@rendezvous0000]

I now cannot wait till my lease with my Nissan Leaf 2017 runs out! I'm getting this! 60kw version! Thanks for the positive review!

[@Nismo3]

rendezvous0000 The 60kw Leaf or Kona??

[@o751106]

rendezvous0000 I can’t wait to buy your lease return.

[@savedfaves]

R P they mean the Kona

[@davidarf]

An interesting review - thankyou. Having driven a Kona 64KWH for two months I am very happy with it. I don't find the brakes a problem - basically because I use them very little. I was surprised that you had so much problem with wheel spin. I can't say that I have found this an issue, particularly when waiting at a junction for a gap to get in and then setting off very promptly. I have not detected any wheel spin. I think Hyundai deserves every bit of the praise that you give for the efficiency and battery management. This car could be the game changer but for the failing you refer to at the end - the lack of deliveries to meet demand. This is a great shame. One feature that you did not mention that I particularly like is the head up display. Having speed limit, speed and navigation information immediately in line of sight is brilliant. I may have misunderstood the reports that I have seen on the Tesla model 3, but the single large screen in the centre of the car and no display in front of the driver seems to me to be a serious lacking and very poor in terms of safety.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

It’s not standard so didn’t want to make a big deal.

[@drau331]

I guess you had the Drive-Mode-setting to "Sport", right?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

@@drau331 - Nope. You can hear me say in the video 'even in eco mode'.

[@carlgunnarsethsen]

what is your monthly down payments ? are you leasing it or regular car loan?

[@AcmePotatoPackingPocatello]

I have Model3. The center control screen is awesome PERIOD. 89%+ of my time in the car is on Driver Assist.... so I'm access the keyboard typing up search for music, podcast, or internet. Model 3 screen is a tool.....not just a bunch of phony switches, gauges like my wife's MINI COOPER S. Overkill.

[@christopherwalton5528]

Top video. The bit where you drove past my house made me chuckle! Will is a super star; bought the Ioniq EV off him and will be ordering a Kona stable mate end of 2019 after an afternoons test drive.

[@kiae-nirodiaries1279]

Took delivery of new Kia e-Niro on 15th March from my dealer in Niort, France. Very pleased with the car which has same motor and battery as the Kona. It is a very quick machine, even in Eco mode. Have driven 900km so far and on charge it is taking 14.6KwH to add 100km of range to the car. This based on a 20% to 80% charge last weekend. In cost terms that equated to €1.70 including tax. Electricity in France is a bit cheaper than in the UK. I have 8 solar panels waiting to go on the roof of my barn so will soon be able to charge from sunshine!..we get a lot of sunshine here in the Poitou-Charente. Thanks for a great Video Log EV Man.

[@MyPicturesRestoredBedford]

"Even in Eco mode, this car is a hooligan"! 😂😁😆 Great review! Love your sense of humour 👍👍👍

[@markjennings2315]

You must be heavy footed (all that wheelspin) and you rarely need to ever touch the brake as the regen is awesome. Trick to the cubby hole shelf is to access it from the far side, not your knee side. Great review, you captured the key points really well.

[@AB-ql2ll]

I agree - not managed to spin the wheels unintentionally. Perhaps he should have checked his tyre pressures, assuming tread depth was good to start with.

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

low rolling resistance tyres?

[@Horizoncsafaris]

Great no nonsense review. Really like your reviewing style. Cheers buddy 👍

[@riggsmed]

Could you comment on how the Huyndai Kona's adaptive cruise control and lane centering compares with the Nissan Leaf's propilot?

[@ateeqn1985]

I recall Bjorn said the Kona tyres aren't very good hence the grip...

[@_TrueDesire_]

and it why we never use the installed tires more than to month 🤣

[@style11guru]

I've been in that exact car when the Zoe owners club visited DSG. It's stonking! We had 4 adults in it, EV nick driving with me sat behind, I'm 5ft 11 and was comfortable. The power and range makes this a real contender for my next vehicle, but like you say the waiting times are ridiculous

[@Telhmaaa]

did you tried the efficiency over the whole batteries? I have a Hyundai ioniq, It tells me always i do very good if the battery is charged over 50%. but when i go under 50%, the battery is empty in no time. I have driven 45,000km with it. and it always shows the same.

[@TheEVside]

Great review I like the Kona right up until one cut me up yesterday :)

[@NigelWickenden]

Ordered mine yesterday, November 7th. Delivery August 28th.

[@NigelWickenden]

@Pete Coventry Yep. Would have been less than 6 months if I'd ordered a couple of weeks ago. I presume they've got battery trouble.

[@EVMYT]

That's too long, how much deposit was required?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Mark Perrin £200 I think.

[@NigelWickenden]

@@EVMYT £250 from me paid on the site.

[@jur4x]

@@NigelWickenden Yes, Transport Evolved spoke of that. Apparently there are huge incentives to put industrial power packs (something like Tesla Powerwalls, but for big businesses and factories) in Korea right now, so all Korean battery manufacturers prioritise those projects over car manufacturers.

[@russvhill2]

Good report Andy, thanks. I think all the other EV manufacturers will be thankful there will be more demand for this than supply

[@robduncan599]

What would the range be if driving eco mode Hypermiling if you get 4 miles / KWh on normal / hard use like you say ? would it do 5 or 6 / KWh . I have seen Tesla do 600k / charge ( hypermiling ). Any feedback , thanks ( no interest in speed / power , mpg/ mp KWh is my interest) . Looks like EV is evolving very quick / can't keep up with demand .

[@JBoy340a]

Any thoughts on the Kia Niro? Seems to be a bit bigger and has the same battery and motor.

[@TheAegisClaw]

Never understood why people hate the scratchy plastic interior bits. I really couldn't care less so long as the steering wheel isn't made of it.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

That’s like putting carpet on your shoes rather than on the floor.

[@TheAegisClaw]

@@ElectricVehicleMan I have solid oak floors. They're hard and scratchy ;-)

[@markgaudie80]

TheAegisClaw yes most of the scratchy plastic is easier to wipe clean too. Hence why vans have a lot of cheap plastics. Harder wearing too. Some soft material are prone to distortion under intense sunlight and heat too. Nice steering wheel and seats is all I want.

[@HanYou2]

Soft materials are better sound insulators, they don't rattle so much. It makes the ride a little more comfortable and posher feeling. Cheap plastic also smells bad. It's not 100% reason, but I somehow feel better taken care of and more relaxed in a nicer interior. They speak for themselves. Some people care for such things

[@TheAegisClaw]

@@HanYou2 not convinced, my girlfriend drive a 2003 Civic with 160k miles and its not got a single rattle or squeak. My Auris on the other hand, creaky dash, despite being soft touch.

[@vkozlovsky]

Very good review, thank you for all the info. I am surprised to hear it is even louder than the Leaf. I was hoping it would be quiet like the Soul EV. Also, you don't have to constantly switch between D and B in your Leaf. Just drive it in B all the time.

[@trevorross8746]

How long does it take to charge up? How long to charge up on fast charge?

[@IvanGorbenko]

What is the under the hood? why is so big front?

[@mjh4892]

Even though most of the cars you review aren’t available in the US I really learn a lot about what MAY come when the established car companies finally try to catch up to Tesla here. Thanks so much for your vids!!!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Great review, great car for the money! I own a long range, dual motor, Model 3, it really is an amazing car and worth the wait. Tesla's are such different cars, in all respects, because they started with a blank piece of paper. I would say that James Cooke had a big influence on me and when he was in San Francisco, we went and test drove the Chevrolet BOLT. He made a great video about it. The BOLT is a good car, but it's not a clean sheet design. The more kinds of electric cars on the roads of the world, the better!

[@TheFourthWinchester]

@blacknester This Kona is being sold at a loss. So, its not in production in any significant numbers. Model 3 is selling at a profit and no M3 costs 80k.

[@barrygoldring1113]

Thanks for Vid but I wanted to know about Connectivity, Can I set Temperatures, melt Ice remotely find battery data from Car ?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

At the moment in the UK, no.

[@Sirricardo6]

I wonder what the battery warranty conditions are?

[@terryvincent501]

EXCELLENT Honest simple review,. Thank you. Leaf unavailable here ('OZ'. Australia) till June 2019. Unsure about the Kona Electric. Maybe 2019 as well? I do appreciate your view as this will help me to decide. The 'Tesla model 3' costs $60,000 (AUD) here. Have not driven a electric vehicle before. It sounds like FUN!!! Can't wait. Cheers and thank you again.

[@vinht23]

Does the battery pack have thermal management? Leaf would still be pretty good if it had thermal management so the battery will last longer.

[@JamSoupMusicLols]

Ordered mine in late August for a 24week wait Feb release. Just been told is built and awaiting shipment. Due very early Jan(hoping sooner). Loads of other owners reporting early full filliment. Regards the plastic over the wheel arches. Review I watched/ read said they're modular and easily replaceable. Assuming they stick out from the main body in order to catch the bumps and scrapes?? Only reason I can think to make them modular, unless some manufacturer cost saving. Nice review as always

[@alanshaw5286]

I have the Kia Niro hybrid ( none plugin) I understand it has the same platform as the Kona. I changed my tires for Goodyear Endurance, much better traction for all-around driving in Western Canada. The Niro has more rear leg room & a well built small SUV.

[@fury1968]

I got the chance to test drive one, recently, and was thoroughly impressed!

[@crashbox7130]

So this has an electronic parking brake and not the foot operated parking brake fitted to the Ioniq?

[@ashleyhouse9690]

We've decided we definitely want a Kona Premium (1st EV) but can't decide on the the 39 kWh or 64 kWh version. Both retired and don't do great mileages, maybe occasional run to visits relatives in Norwich from Brentwood, Essex (~100 miles each way). Any thoughts appreciated.

[@wilkoone9155]

You are not wrong about the cramped rear seats, I looked at the Kona before I bought our first Zoe but I realised that there was more room in a Zoe. See Bjorn Nyland's banana box test. We are on our 2nd Zoe now, love them.

[@liktbukl]

does it have the back seats?

[@donpay1714]

Hi tested both cars ( leaf +) I found them a lot closer than your test I know its individual choices but I certainly didn't see enough to advise people to cancel their leaf order, I must say I do enjoy your no nonsense reviews

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Look at the date of this review.

[@pixelfairy]

excellent review! how was the driver assist compared to the leaf? you should put your height in the description. would help us get a better feel of it. think all car reviewers should do this.

[@BillyO]

Did I see a HUD screen on the dash ? Any comm on that feature ?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

It’s an optional extra.

[@m2camo]

Professionally, I must say that I'm looking forward for the use and building of electric cars. On a personal level, I must say that "Kona" is a cherished concept.

[@johnjackman2743]

According to the Kona Forum on SpeakEV, the 64 Premium SE Version had a price increase of £2,295 yesterday. Other models have apparently also increased in price. Still better than the Leaf?

[@tayyibahsvlogs8520]

I need all electric MPV please update

[@wobby1516]

The waiting time now for the 64 kWh version is 40 weeks. So I’m glad mine arriving in January.

[@mollyfilms]

Tried to order last week. Yes you can have one but it won’t be until September next year. Think by then VW will have something out which is on the same par probably. Will wait and keep driving my e-Golf until then. Not waiting almost a year for a 2018 spec car.

[@MiccaPhone]

But if they are coming out end of 2019 they will have waiting time, too. So you can never buy a new EV...

[@K22MDL]

We bought one about 6 weeks ago, 64kW version. Never run it flat but got 280 miles with reserve to spare. Well made generally and a relative bargain at just £32k after grant (now another £1k since they lobbed of £1k off the grant. Wait time is early September 19 and getting longer by the day. Really recommend it.

[@alandimery3379]

I have mine arriving in January and I can't wait. Can you tell me what type of driving you were doing that got you 280+ miles please?

[@K22MDL]

@Delta Romeo No, just by the car outright

[@ruedigerpreiss9307]

@@alandimery3379 if you put it in Eco+ it's not that hard to achieve

[@ruedigerpreiss9307]

@Delta Romeo No - battery lease is not an option for the Kona. You probably can lease the whole car though :)

[@alandimery3379]

@@ruedigerpreiss9307 Thanks Ruediger. Although I think that Eco+ is 'limp home' mode if you have misjudged the range but I am hoping to get close to 280 miles range with Eco mode.

[@jur4x]

What tyres are there as standard? Maybe better grip tyres would sort problem with spinning? My only problem with it is - the size. I really hoped it would be closer to Santa Fe. Otherwise it would be great upgrade from our Sharan. PS. Did you know that Mitsubishi Pajero is sold as Montero in Spanish speaking countries because of how Pajero is similar to something really rude in Spanish?

[@mintydog06]

For the electronic handbreak, say your car runs out of battery power, can you no longer apply the handbreak? Possibly a situation that is very very rare, but would still be good to know what happens.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

mintydog06 I’m pretty sure they’ve thought of that. The 12v battery takes care of this stuff anyway so it’s like a normal car.

[@mintydog06]

@@ElectricVehicleMan Brilliant, thanks.

[@adriansacuiu4971]

what the hell? how did you avoid that car at 5:03 ?

[@russvhill2]

Did I miss the bit where Andy used the steering wheel paddles to alter the strength of regen? Maybe the brakes work better when the controls are adjusted correctly?

[@computerbob06]

Great to see a real-world test of an EV for once, rather than the hyper miling seen on other channels. Good to see it being driven hard on wet country roads and not just a motorway / freeway.

[@atnfn]

The wheel spin doesn't sound good for driving in countries with slippery roads, how would this do on a wet icy road I wonder?

[@johnwilde4953]

Completely agree about the traction problem. My wife has got the 64kwh version of the Kona. I drive a MS75D and the contrast between the two in power delivery and traction control is massive. In fairness the Tesla is 4WD; but still the traction control and FWD configuration in the Kona makes for tricky rapid departures. In wet weather it can be hard to get away as the torque overcomes the grip very easily. I'm often looking like a hooligan just trying to get away from the lights - sometimes even in the dry.I'm not sure the standard tyres are very good though! The torque steer is also really bad!

[@tonyduncan9852]

You really reviewed that well. Thanks.

[@mos6507]

I've never seen this color combination before. They really change things up with this thing in different markets.

[@johnbradshaw5900]

We got a Kona EV for my wife and are delighted with it. The range pretty much matches Hyundai's brochure figure, it has loads of toys and is decently practical. I would love to see what it could do on grippy tyres as I suspect it would be genuinely fast. As it is it feels very quick but it is very easy to spin the wheels. Yes the interior plastics feel a bit cheap but no more so than most of its rivals (including it would seem the VW ID3) and the switches all feel decent. That's another attribute of the Kona, it feels very normal and retains switches or buttons for some functions and an instrument cluster. The biggest argument against the Kona is the KIA eNiro which does have a nicer quality interior, more rear space and a bigger boot, however when we were buying delivery wait time for an eNiro was crazy.

[@francescaviner3993]

Just picked up our Kona electric and loving it so far. Only negative I can find is the ride is slightly firm.

[@SolomFoz]

Loved your review and your channel.

[@NetworkPrintSupport]

Drove past the hyundai dealer today... Called in on the off chance it was the dealer that kona came from... it was parked out front. It would be rude not to test drive. Thoughts, in stormy weather it didn't wheel spin and no noticeable torque steer. Drove it like a diesel engine. It feels no different at low speed. Ignoring the plastics feel, the dash looks fine, quality wise. There is no bite to the brakes, which initially is unnerving. But regen braking is really good. (Pull left flappy paddle to come to a stop, and hold). Overall, very very impressed.

[@johndoyle4723]

OK, I know it is an old video, but still relevant, thanks. Just put a deposit on a Niro, I have a PHEV,look forward to going full EV. Yes I know it is cheaper to use an IC, or cheaper still a CI,but I like the way an EV performs. Thanks for your video, hope you have much success. PS Morecambe is a beautiful place.

[@castuyn4618]

Maybe a good idea to test it against the jaguar i=pace then?

[@RightToSelfDefense]

I like the exterior plastic baseboard since it won't rust from salty roads. What is cool is that I can hear you talk while you are driving on the road.

[@bossman6174]

Those wheels spinning could be a serious problem in snowy or icy conditions. I have to take that in consideration in my decision to what car to buy here in Canada

[@reinhardfuchs5181]

Is the thermal management realy compareable with Teslas ?

[@dmdam7498]

So, i today order one Kona electric + 64kW , cost 32 000€ . So dealer from Hyundai told me , only 1car is free for 2weeks take :) ... so i will have it after 2 week and take home ! :) :)

[@wobby1516]

Best of luck with it. Still waiting for ours but that’s part of the fun, looking forward to going all electric. We’ve even installed 21solar panels to charge it up with.

[@dmdam7498]

@@wobby1516 yes , cool. I have solar panel too , 38 pcs 240W :) .. I want to change my 3 fosil cars for electricity . Its EV future .

[@pehgt5099]

Look up zinc battery much more efficient than lithium ion and they don't want us to know because it is completely recyclable and much cheaper better battery. A Chinese business man from South Africa developed it and it will take over the toxic expensive batteries they are pushing worldwide!!

[@carlgunnarsethsen]

@@pehgt5099 do you know what the name of the company/ chinese guys named?

[@greggsiegal7731]

@@carlgunnarsethsen he's South Korean and he's an extremely successful entrepreneur in California. His batteries are not currently aimed at mobility apps and they r still in development.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

Is the choice of tyres to blame for the spinning of the wheels?

[@ricco123tube]

Clive Flint No. A heavy right foot is to blame.

[@chrisredfield3240]

It can be..... if this is a good brand fitted god help anyone fitting cheap budget tyres to this car.

[@ghepardogts]

It was pretty fun to drive. I would willingly sacrifice a few miles with grippier tires.

[@alanoldfield6955]

its electric = masses of torque + front wheel drive + wet roads = some spinning is inevitable if you plant too much right foot although the traction control should filter most of that if its switched on or set up right by hyundai

[@SirHackaL0t.]

Alan Oldfield having driven cars with different tyres, some downright dangerous due to lack of grip, i was wondering if the tyres were to blame. Not all tyres work well in the wet,

[@rajbadwal85]

Is there an app like the leaf to do things like pre heat?

[@NigelWickenden]

In the USA apparently, so I suspect there'll be one here by the time I get my Kona EV in August.

[@prwilson101]

To me, this seems to be the biggest flaw in this car - no app (as yet).

[@EVMYT]

Paul Wilson only has heated seats on the top model too, not on anything below.

[@mscolli3]

@@EVMYT Adaptive cruise only for top trim too.

[@LeHoink]

Hello, The following video is about the KIA Niro Korean app but Hyundai is concerned too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rImoXqd3p8Sla6s

[@somedude1908]

A few points. We get the understeering. A roundabout that I can take with my VW Passat at 55-60 km/h, well, the Kona starts understeering around 45-50 km/h to the point where I feel uncomfortable about it maybe going straight instead of round. Having said that, on the open road its road holding is good, particularly with the low centre of gravity, but really long tight turns, it's not so great. Bit of gravel or pebbles on the tar seal: wheelspin ensues when turning off the main road and trying to accelerate into the side road... It may be a surprisingly small car, as you point out, but this: I am at an age where the knees start to give trouble. This car with its little bit of extra height is extremely comfortable to get into and out of. Even with dicky knees. Really, the C200 Merc I traded in for it was a better drive, but - too close to the ground. One thing that happened to both my wife and me: drive along with the 'smart' cruise control on. There's a car parked on the parking strip to the left. Suddenly the Kona slams the brakes on. I was lucky, nobody behind me at the time. My wife nearly got rear-ended. The not-so-smart cruise control obviously figured that there was another car in front of it, and too close, when in fact there wasn't. I hope they do a software update that sorts this out. It's definitely a safety concern.

[@_TrueDesire_]

Less wait time on the Kona since a talked to the dealer, however the Tesla Model 3 will get CCS 2.0 it seems, and perhaps same price. Is the wait worth it? better range and headroom i guess for Kona, Model 3 just because of the looks and now with the CCS 2.0 cables being installed at Tesla charger, the slight lower range will be not so much of an issue with the new charging system.

[@joonapuro8055]

I bought the "nardo grey" kind of colour. That blends with the plastic parts nicely.

[@jimwhitehead1532]

The blue wrap on top looks so good, it should be a 2-color option, maybe even added by dealers. Some classic cars from the past had great 2-color options.

[@smaemurray]

Very happy with my choice of 2018 Leaf in terms of size. Kona just too small for a family of five. However really excited about the Niro EV when it arrives. That will be the standard bearer.

[@newty505]

I kind of get the feeling that some of the tyre spin issue might be down to eco tyres. I mean, sure, they make sense in an EV, where they're going to make most of the noise, but sometimes a compromise of noise for grip might be better. Now, I could be completely wrong with this theory, having never driven an EV, however, in my cars, I've always found that going with cheaper / eco tyres has ended up with me having sometimes serious traction issues.

[@BillyO]

Eco tyres for nana drivers counting pennies.

[@chrisredfield3240]

Eco tyres cost more too buy but save you money in fuel,, as long as you don't mind skidding around all the time with the reduced friction

[@peterseddon8363]

My neck of the woods. Used to work at Heysham. Just driven past our road at the Shrimp roundabout.

[@TimKirkmt]

great video - i do like this car, as a leftest replacement. but I'm disappointed about the boot space (I have a dog!!) either way though, great car, and I do like the looks

[@rog271]

have a look at the upcoming kia nero, slightly bigger but same floorpan.

[@drau331]

Good and fair film. Thank you for that. I cancelled the contract about die Tesla M3 and ordered a Kona 64 kW (in June this year) which i get on Wednesday next week. :) So, the reason for the cancelation was that I saw Tesla with a mass of probs - and I need a car. When I ordered the Kona the answer was "ca. Feb-March 19". Now I get it 4 months earlier. And - no. I don't regret the change to Kona. As we in Germany say: "Better the sparrow in the hand than the pigeon on the roof".

[@davidn5056]

DR Au Mass of problems with Tesla? News to me! I know THREE people with Tesla’s, one a Model 3, two an with an S, and they all absolutely LOVE their cars. I think you’ll live to regret your decision, (though of course the Hyundai is cheaper than a Model 3.)

[@drau331]

@@davidn5056, sorry, M 3 is not available here, so I nearly had no real choice...

[@SirHackaL0t.]

You got to see one? My local dealer can’t show me the EV version

[@gorgonscc]

I have a question can you tow a caravan with a electric car ??

[@MrCdob77]

Great video thanks.

[@kjh789az]

Useful review. Thanks. Pity vehicles are leaping ahead of charging and repair of charging infrastructure. I don;t fancy waiting in a charging queue and suffering range anxiety brought on by poor charge point maintenance. Where's the government in all this? Nowhere. As more EVs are purchased, these problems will only increase. Wish we lived in Norway where there is a nationally co-ordinated charging grid. For those who can afford it, the solution is to run two cars, one of which is an EV. Thanks again!

[@timaustin2000]

I would say that my friend got a waiting time of January next year. Perhaps they've upped the UK allotment.

[@alvinmangalee4804]

Can I get this car to buy in Trinidad and Tobago

[@MiccaPhone]

The full back legroom version of this car is the Kia e-Niro. Same data in terms of Battery, charging etc.

[@PezCuckow]

Where did you find this car? We're still waiting for a test drive!

[@EVMYT]

Pez Cuckow morecambe hyundai

[@PezCuckow]

@@EVMYT Yes, he answered after I posted this 🤭, too far from me though!

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

The only other dealer I’ve heard of having one is Watford.

[@johnmasters9747]

Got a Kona 64kw and had no problem with spinning the wheels, i guess it depends on how much feel you have in your right foot. Obviously i can make it spin if i cane it, but then again I can also get a Ferrari to light up the tyres if i cane it. Like the videos but I do think this is nothing to worry about for people with a sensible right foot control. Very very happy with my Kona, 1/2 the price but probably more range than those big heavy luxury alternatives.

[@yorky9311]

Excellent milage. May consider buying

[@AbdulazizKoleilat]

Electric CA! That accent dude! Great Video

[@Dr.Geek-ZA]

No Spare Wheel?

[@timaustin2000]

YAY DSG MORECAMBE! They just sold one of these to a friend of mine. I'm buying a Zoe from them in December. Top dealer.

[@style11guru]

Don't forget to join the Renault Zoe owners club if you haven't already

[@markplott4820]

Its really too bad Renault and OPEL are not sold in America. but, I think the KOREANS build better BEV, and the KONA and e-NIRO are superior BEV.

[@markplott4820]

@@cliffwilkins9178 - but you Dealer will smell of Expired French cheese.

[@SD-tj5dh]

I think if the kia sportage came as a PHEV/EV that woukd be a sure fire winner.

[@Raj-nh3fc]

Sorry, but did I actually hear you say "Jaguar I piss" in your first line? If you did, then you probably nailed it since it has all that ego (territorial rights) , the Jaguar I Piss!! I have been watching your videos on Nissan leaf and I really enjoyed it and now this car, Hyundai Kona. Looking forward to it.

[@gregtriumphrat]

We were going to buy a 64 but were told there is a 42 month wait for them in the U.K.

[@GreenJimll]

Good overview. I have to wonder though (as a non driver but often a passenger in a small EV) do people really wonder how "scratchy" plastic is on the dashboard? Are there drivers who regularly stroke difficult to reach plastic? 😉

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

I would say there are buyers that do after spending £25-£39k on a car. Imagine if the iPhone had a cheap plastic back to it. It would cause a stink.

[@peterh1875]

Well, I drove one of these for 12 days short of a year. Sold it today, and glad to be rid of it! Pros: the mileage you get out of a charge. Cons: well it starts with the spinning front wheels. It understeers significantly at fairly low speeds in town as well, say around 50 km/h. We had several mishaps with the electronics, like the car suddenly speeding up when there was traffic stopped at an intersection in front - squeeling tyres ensued. At least the brakes worked. On the other hand, the cruise control got spooked by a car parked by the roadside and 'hit the brakes' - well decelerated sharply shall we say. Always in the same spot on the same road. The parking sensors in the rear aren't worth their salt. Might as well leave them off. My wife can tell a tale about that .... Several times the car just would not go into drive. Stop, turn it off, turn it back on, turn it back off, turn it back on - and it would go into drive. NOT good enough. Android Auto completely trashed the 'entertainment system' for purposes of getting it to play music or even select a radio station - so we never plugged the phone into it . And yes, the 'cheap' interior. We paid $70,000 NZ$ for it, and it felt to us like we bought a $30,000 car. Sore bum after a 160km drive. No way would I want to put 4 people into this car for 100 km unless two of them are 'vertically challenged'. There just isn't enough space for 2 6' guys (or gals) to sit behind each other for long. Good enough as a shopping trolley, but for a road trip we'd use our trusty VW Alltrack every time, never mind that we had 'free' electricity off the roof for the Kona. I dread having to pay twice as much for an Audi or Merc ... but that's probably what's going to end up happening. And I noted your disappointment with the EQC re: expectations. That's what we went through with the Kona.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Kia eNiro.

[@rossmc40]

Hyundai really are the kings of efficiency. 300 mile range is so impressive at the price. I only have 2 reservations about the Kona. 1) Seen one in the flesh a little while ago and really don't like it's looks, especially from the front (I realise that's totally personal taste, not a problem with the car) 2) The eNiro just looks better in every respect. Nicer looks, bigger, better quality inside & should have the Kia 7 year warranty. With how rapidly EVs are changing I'm not sure I would put a deposit on a car I'm not going to see for at least 40 weeks, by the end of next summer who knows what will be available, possibly without a huge wait if you get in quickly.

[@baikal627]

I like it but why do testers keep goin on about plastics how often do you rub your dash with your fingers ??

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Tell me a better way of getting this across on video and I'll do that.

[@r56mini]

That tire chirp concerns me. It will wear out the tires far too fast. They need a software update to have better torque management system. It not only wears out the tires faster but also wastes electricity more. Maybe they should make the tires chirp only in Sport mode.

[@ram64man]

You may like the Kia e_nero as it's a fraction bigger and trim looked a little smarter when I saw it in France, I’m waiting for the U.K. orders to open

[@pouleichel426]

great review, an this is the EV all us ordinary people have bee waiting for, a car with a good range that is practical and affordably for the avg guy.

[@rob_in_stowmarket_uk]

Great, great review. Like it, and the car. Well done!

[@R08Tam]

Hyundai have clearly done their homework. Before I bought my 63 plate Leaf I ran a petrol Hyundai for seven years. Apart from consumables and servicing it never cost me a penny and never went wrong.

[@EVMYT]

You said it's ok a lot, is ok enough for what is now £35k? Yes they increased the price by £2350 recently. As you said, should have been 4 wheel drive, should have more premium materials etc etc.

[@kimploe]

I agree - this will set new standards for EV's. The warranty is very nice which gives a calm mind even after a couple of years. I drove an Ampera for couple of years and propably will now drive my e-Golf for couple of years but then this hopefully for many years.

[@usaverageguy]

The Kona Electric is not yet available in the US. In fact we do not even know what the price will be or how long we will have to wait to get one. (They say they will appear in limited dealers last quarter of 2018) So I have a question. You mention several times that the car will do over 300 miles. But the EPA rating is below that with the 64 KWH battery pack. Is 300 miles, just hype from Hundai, or do you feel that the car you drove would do over 300 miles. I mean 64 KW at 4 miles per KW is only 256 miles. And I am wondering how far it will travel at 70MPH. Since that is highway speed in the SE part of the US.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Urban 300mile should be fairly easy to achieve. Motorway speeds, 240-250 at a guess. I got 4kwh driving like a lunatic.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Check out TeslaBjørn. I think he did a real world test and got *more* than 300 miles (don't quote me) Update...318 miles at 60mph. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKWgKKQpLqNeKM Ah!! That was the Kia e niro (slightly bigger!)

[@usaverageguy]

@@ElectricVehicleMan Thanks, that is about what I guessed it would be as well. There is a disconnect between advertised range under the right conditions, and what most potential buyers expect. When I hear 300 mile range, I think, "Great, I can drive 600 miles and only charge once for 30 minutes" But that is of course not reality. High speed, along with ambient temperature, heavy loads, poorly spaced chargers, and charging speeds above 80%, change the scenario dramatically. I wish manufacturers were required to post expected range for long range trips at highway speed, along with the EPA range. That is why people want 300 mile cars. Otherwise a 30 KWH Leaf would work for everyone

[@usaverageguy]

@@rogerstarkey5390 I just watched Bjorn's video. Yes, he got over 300 miles but at about 56 MPH. Which is good for local driving. But for local driving a 40 KWH Leaf would be fine. I believe Hundai has built an amazing car. And it is definitely a car I will consider. But, I was wondering how far it would drive at 70 MPH for long trips. I drive 620 miles each way to visit family once a year. At 55 MPH it would add about 2 hours to the drive time. And I would still have to stop twice to charge. Although not to 100% These are not problems that would keep me from buying the Kona. But the numbers give me a more accurate picture of life with a long range EV.

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

I wouldn’t not pick a car based on a once a year journey. May take longer but save $$$