Kia e-Niro vs Hyundai Kona Electric review - which is the best electric car? | What Car?

[@robertmilanese1523]

I have a 2017 Niro Hybrid and I LOVE IT. Kia has really hit it outta the park with their vehicles

[@bln3576]

I will take either one of them. Waiting for them to be released into Canada. Will trade my 2018 Santa Fe for one of these. Spending 400-500 dollars a month on fuel now. 5 free charging stations at work. It's a win win.

[@nicoswow]

a hybrid doesnt need a docking station...

[@nordic5490]

@@nicoswow a hybrid is just an expensive and poorly packaged ev, and the hybrids battery, being tiny, gets flogged.

[@nicoswow]

@@nordic5490 the sentence "is just an expensive car" would be better used to describe German cars. Kia Niro is not really poorly packaged, tell me something it misses... even if we take a cheap Citroen like the C5 Aircross (I know, is not a hybrid), it is better packaged than a Mercedez/Audi/BMW, it has even massage seats! I think there is no best solution, but optimal solution which is subjective. For me a Hybrid is flexible and consumes less than a Diesel, I don't get a plugin model 'cose here they are like 10k more expensive.

[@danielroden9424]

getting the base model (and the best value /kwh) of any EV is like finding a 6 leaf clover these days.

[@narrowgauge7.25]

Why do people think under floor storage is the correct place for cables? I regularly have a full boot so the cable underneath is the worst possible place for them

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

250 miles is a great real world range. Would be more than sufficient for my needs.

[@twoseat]

@@Anonymous-ib8so I disagree - most people don’t drive for more than 5 hours at a time, so they’ll have to stop before the car does. And the time you save from routine refuelling would make up for an occasional longer wait.

[@seanbailey8545]

Haha, most folks if they really are honest, do between 20-30 miles a day. Unless their job requires driving such as a taxi driver etc

[@runeborgbjerg]

You forgot to mention the amazing detail that the E-Niro has a cargo space for the cargo space layer thingie that sits on top of the cargo bay. It's the only car I've ever seen that has that, and it's almost enough reason to buy it :D Great review. Thanks. :)

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

I sat in both recently at a car show. I liked the Niro but the Kona felt cramped inside. Im not a large or tall person at all. Even my 10 year old said it felt small inside. I hit my head getting out of the back. I actually like the look of the Kona more though.

[@Sladey93]

You missed an important factor for a lot of car buyers... The Kona is by far the better looking car!

[@briankirby6714]

So you think but the Niro is much more practical and the space is limited in the Kona .

[@Sladey93]

Yes I do agree the Niro has better practicality and more space. I was just saying that a large part of how people choose thier cars these days in on looks, so although it may technically be not quite as good I think the Kona will sell just as well as the Niro :)

[@chilliseedz23]

"Beauty is the eye of the beholder." I look at a Citeroen SM and I fall in love; some people look at it and blow chunks on their sofa/floor/nearest unfortunate object and/or relative. But yesh I give beauty contest to Kona by small margin. But I buy the Kia :P

[@kiae-nirodiaries1279]

Really!? Nothing against the Kona but my e-Niro looks better every day. Yes its a bit ‘sober’..but then again I’m in my 60’s so have probably lost of sense of what ‘better looking’ means :-)

[@pauldavison7105]

In your humble opinion

[@PhillipYewTree]

Great commentary. Factual, clear, easy to follow and low on presenter “presenting” himself. Good stuff

[@finniganbond5547]

Kona is better 🤷‍♂️

[@joelf634]

@@Anonymous-ib8so Of course it is. Hes from England.

[@eip81]

This is a very good review! I am planning on buying an EV and have already test drove both of them. I very much agree with your comparison! The biggest difference for me was the lack of leg room in the Hyundai Kona, which I had read about onelin, and which I confirmed sitting at the back of one. Of particular interest to me in your video was that you managed to get 253 miles in the Kia Niro, even though it is only spec'ed at 239 miles. I was told by the Kia dealer that this number was conservative and the person I talked to thought it was closer to 250 miles, so your information here is useful. From my test drive and on watching your video, I agree that the Kia is slightly better, but both of these are great EV's! Thank you so much for your information!

[@peterbodifee]

eip81 In my Niro EV I get 433km range with a 100% charge given my driving pattern. Which averages 16.1 kWh/100km over about 2900km.

[@nc3826]

Strange it wasn't mentioned these are both Hyundai owned brands. That use the same Hyundai EV powertrain. But the batteries come from different suppliers...Can't wait for the new Kia EV Soul ...

[@crspartans117kilibreaux8]

I was and am able to get over 310 miles range in my Kona electric. Those who actually own one know this is possible.

[@nc3826]

"Those who actually know".... know the difference between one utuber reporting their maximum range of 310 or 3100 miles... and an average range based on various factors from a credible source, anyway...

[@ES-pr8bt]

The Kia was tested in real world testing and the only other electric that went farther was the Tesla model 3, and only by 20 miles

[@MrProthall]

And in reality-land: The Tesla is so, so far ahead of the competition because it takes about 30 minutes to get to 80% charge on a supercharger. Sorry, I am not very inclined to wait for 2 hours just to go far again. In reality the charging speed is far, far more important than the one-charge range. If you can charge an electric car to 80% in 10 minutes you won't ever need to care about 50 miles range difference again. Just like today it doesn't matter for gasoline or Diesel cars.

[@brockwalls1413]

MrProthall These both get to 80 in under an hour. The Tesla is literally only worth it for the autopilot features.

[@ES-pr8bt]

MrProthall with the build quality and fit and finish its miles behind.

[@alasdairduncan3]

@@MrProthall On a 100kW charger these would also take about 30 mins (if not less) to get to 80%.

[@fishndive1961]

@@brockwalls1413 I think you will find most people would say that the Tesla is worth it for the better performance, desirability and technology.

[@rogerssgaard6781]

Rogers S Denmark It took a long time to pursuede myself that I can live without a trailer. But given the opportunity to buy a Kona Electric mid August I gave in for a life without beeing able to pull something behind my car - As a testdriver during 45 years i wonder why ALL “modern” testdrivers I have read forget to tell their readers that the Niro as well as the Kona and with them mostly all other ecars can’t be fittet with a tow hitch - AND WHY NOT. In my part of Denmark at least 33% of all fusil cars are able to pull a trailer or a caravan. Meaning that lots of buyers have to refrain from an electric car. By the way - why did’nt I chose the Niro? - Answer: Beeing nearly 91 I dont want to wait another year to join the modern world of transportation!

[@PittyDomino]

I test drove both the niro and the Kona and settled on the Kona. I get approximately 300 mi on a charge, find it to be very comfortable. The upgrades to the 2020 have solved some of the issues with the 2019, and for me it's a great car.I'm surprised there's much of a difference considering they are practically the same company :-)

[@twoseat]

What improvements did you particularly appreciate? Considering a second-hand purchase soon...

[@SunviAhsan]

@@twoseat nothing. 2019 and 2020 is same car. He doesn’t know what he is talking about

[@ihusernames]

Have my Kia e-Niro about 3 months and overall very happy with it. The roof rails however are unsafe. The middle section is bolted down to the roof but the segments at the front and rear of the rail are just plastic and clipped on rather than bolted down. Could be really dangerous if you were heading down a motorway with a load on your roof. We had an incident where a kayak came off the roof while on holidays. No mention of this in the voluminous owners manual. May not be a problem if you don't intend using roof bars but if you are, make sure to keep the roof bar away from the front and back sections of the rails.

[@sko1beer]

Thanks mine should be delivered in 4 weeks time not that I ever use the roof it’s good to know anything I should worry about owning this car?

[@taavikortes]

You forgot to mention that the kona has a head-up display. Otherwise, great review!

[@stephennewport]

I think this is bias to the e Niro 1 kona led head lights 2 kona head up display 3 kona cooled front seats 4 kona in a dark interior looks very nice I think if you compare like for like Nina a little cheaper not by much though So I am a kona driver but the points above are great

[@neilbrandon]

Kona premium SE 1a high beam assist. 5 Kona has blind sport warning 6 Kona has rear cross traffic alert 7 Kona has feel good styling

[@samsonermias6303]

I bought the Kona and I’m so glad. I live in London and it is the best car for the busy streets of London

[@gregoryg]

My e-Niro has blind spot detection. You said it did not From the window sticker Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (SCC w/ S&G) Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Lane Following Assist (LFA)

[@joelf634]

BSD is in highest pacage of e-niro in my county ....

[@elricho117]

Fantastic review! Great comparison. You answered all my questions. Thanks... Now if only Kia would hurry up and bring the e-Niro to Australia!!!

[@vidar9778]

Sorry, but this seems biased towards E-Niro. Both are great cars and I guess it depends where you live, but in Norway, Kona is 4-6k€ cheaper than the E-Niro + the only extra equipment you need to pay for is leather seats and sunroof, otherwise everything else is standard. Both has its pros and cos as stated, but you didn't talk about all the pros of owning a Kona. In my opinion, Kona wins. Yes, it's smaller than E-Niro, but you can't deny how badass it looks (subjective), LED lights when you open the doors (footwell), HUD (heads up display), when you put the charger in, there's a green color that appears (perhaps when it's dark outside), you have cooled seats (and heated obviously), you have electric adjustable seats on both front seats in the Kona, while in E-Niro you only have it on the driving seat and no cooled seats! One last thing. Kona is smaller, so it's easier to park as well, so being smaller can also be a nice thing. If you gonna compare two cars, please at least show the good side of both cars, not only one of them. Again... both cars comes down to what's most important for you. We picked the Kona because we think it looks a lot better and we don't need the extra space (the size is fine for a family, not sure why anyone else says otherwise) and the extra goodies as HUD and cooled seats. PS: Kona also has heated steering wheel!

[@JL-007]

Kona's got an awesome design.

[@aadi8568]

The rear of the car looks dodgy

[@olleapelqvist5288]

I think you forgot to mention that the boot floor can be lowered in Kona. I have an e-Golf today, but have ordered a new Kona electric. It will be delivered in September. (Sweden)

[@vidar9778]

How's the car? We purchased a kona 2020 model. It arrives next year around june-september. :=)

[@Sami-zk1qh]

Why no reviewers mention battery TMS which is really important for EV performance and battery degradation in long term? Also what about heat pump? Does it come in standard? I know for Kona not all markets get heatpump installed, but it can significantly reduce energy consumption in winter. Furthermore for Kona if you have 3-phase 16A charge point (11kW) you can fully charge it in just like 7 hours at home. Does E-Niro have 3-phase charging option? For me as a potential buyer these are far more important infos than knowing if the car is more fun to drive or if infotainment system is a bit leggy and in the right position. My opinion. Otherwise thank you for review, it was generally good.

[@justice4g]

prefer the look of the kona inside and out, shame it seems worse in other areas

[@joelf634]

exactly, the only pros of Kona is nicer exterier

[@rabhaw2327]

I have a 1.6 diesel does 55 mpg, 0 road, tax, had it for 6 years it's had 1 problem, front discs and pads nothing else, I service it every year, had it for 6 years and it runs as good as the day i bought it and I bought it when it was 1 year old for £9700 and will have it for a few years more.

[@DiHandley]

The difference in stated range is only because the Kona has low rolling resistance tyres and the Niro doesn’t. Otherwise they have the same range.

[@briankirby6714]

I have a Kia Niro EV and its trim level is ex touring with Michelin low rolling resistance tires with MacPherson front struts and independent suspension in the rear.

[@MrBenHaynes]

I would attribute the difference in range to do with weight and Coefficients of Drag. Outside of sports cars, I can't imagine any manufacturer of electric vehicles not specifying low rolling resistance tyres.

[@Celtic_Thylacine]

I would say this is also the reason for the noise difference too.

[@rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

They can't actually charge at 100 kW, they both cap out at 77 kW. Which is the most fundamental flaw of both cars. If they had been able to charge at 100 kW or more then they would have both been great cars.

[@OyvindNyborg1]

The Kona is sooooo much better looking tho... The front on the niro is just... off

[@SRNAR8]

Its Hyundai. Bad build quality and smaller car. Cant lie, Niro looks so much better. Kona looks like a beer belly loool. Kia won so it is better anyways.

[@tqenn]

Thank you. Some feedback: the way you jump around between the two is quite confusing. Hard to keep track of which is which.

[@infinityNmore]

I tried the Kona, I loved it (fun to drive) and there's one thing I really liked : the head-up display. And unfortunately, it's not available on the e-Niro. I'd like to buy an electric car, and I'm really hesitating between these two models... The e-Niro is more practical and the kona is more fun (nervous driving) and has the HUD. So is it possible to sum up the choice as: buy the Niro if you think of the daily use with the family ; or buy the Kona if you just want to be "selfish", for the pleasure of the driver? ;-) PS: there's also an aspect that is rarely mentioned but that can matter when choosing a car : Hyundai gives a 5 year warranty, while Kia gives 7 years.

[@DiHandley]

Damien So Kia it is!

[@eip81]

If you have family, and you'll regularly have someone riding in the back, I suggest checking the rear passenger leg room first before deciding. As the video says, this may be the biggest difference between the two models. This may not be an issue if you have young children in the back, but adults on a road trip will be uncomfortable even with the front passenger seats placed as far forward as possible.

[@peterbodifee]

Damien D For exactly those 2 reasons I preferred the Niro EV. I did take a look at the Kona and sat in one (not EV), but felt a bit cramped for family use. What also influenced my decision was that I had already 37k km driving experience with the Niro Hybrid and it is the perfect family car. We even went camping with it (using the largest Thule roof box I could fit ;-) Now a happy owner of Niro EV.

[@mike_burley]

@@eip81 Car seats these days are HUGE, and are meant to keep kids in them much longer than in previous years. My kid's car seat can hold them until they're 85 lbs! Car seats are safer than boosters, but I imagine leg room will be the deciding factor when determining how long to make them buckle up in a gigantic car seat. Boosters slide around and dont inspire confidence, but allow limitless leg room for kids. Decisions.. decisions

[@danpollock1354]

The Hyundai Kona has a life-time battery warranty. I tried both cars and ended up with the Kona. No regrets, love the car. Now only if my wife will let me drive the car as she is always going somewhere. We love the idea, no more gas :) and maintenance fees.

[@robinorhysrhys1562]

At 13:25 you started with saying "when difference in price is as small as it is, the e-niro worth the extra money" where at the very beginning you indicated the e-niro at a bit cheaper than the kona. That's confusing!

[@lungaswazi9194]

A whole +2k cheaper still. I thought the same thing

[@glennmartin6492]

@@lungaswazi9194 Obviously they raised the price while the video was being made.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

When spending this sort of money on a car, 2K probably doesn’t matter too much. When the new zero rated BIK comes in it won’t really matter at all.

[@SHOCKSTRUT]

With the E Niro being cheaper than the Kona and it also has more trunk space as well as heated front seats as well as a heated steering wheel I think that I am more likely to buy a Niro. Great video man. Thanks Much!

[@JJJHendrixxx]

well, the Kona has both heated and cooled seats (conveniently omitted I guess), the boot floor can be lowered for a slight increase in capacity (conveniently omitted I guess), comes stock with blind-spot sensors, is quite a bit more fun to drive and it looks soo much better. Matter of priorities I guess

[@be236]

Nice comparison. In "the states," the Kona Electric is rated to have about 19 miles more than Niro EV (258 miles vs 239 miles). Still it's comfortable to know that your real world testing shows Niro EV is close to Kona Electric range, since I'm in a location when I can get Niro EV, but harder to get Kona Electric. And I think Niro EV , from the outside, looks better than Kona Electric (especially the front grill area).

[@nc3826]

Strange it wasn't mentioned these are both Hyundai owned brands. That use the same Hyundai EV powertrain. But the batteries come from different suppliers...Can't wait for the new Kia EV Soul ...

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Small kids actually need a fair bit of leg room in the back. (1) child seats (even the booster plus type) sit them forwards from the car’s seat back and (2) little legs stick out and often into the front seat ahead of them. If you have kids age 4 to 8 the longer leg room will be appreciated. They’ll also walk across the floor rather than scramble over the upholstery.

[@huss1205]

In Sweden, the Kia e-Niro is a little bit higher in price compared to Hyundai Kona and we get about £4500 bonus from government...

[@walooman1]

you have to Buy your country made cars like volvo. koreans are so racists they don't buy non korean cars and they teach that to their children in schools

[@Zealant]

I’m a rideshare driver who’s spent hundreds of hours in both cars. The Niro outweighs the Kona in almost every way. It’s the little things and the big things too, really 95% of the entire experience, even the features that are the same, are much better on the Niro, possibly the best car I’ve driven. Also, the Niro does have blind spot monitoring, at least now. I know because I turned it off in both cars and they both remind me of that every time they’re turned on.

[@USATFJUMPER]

I have a 2020 niro phev love it but I'm ready for BEV also need more space kinda tight with a baby car seat.

[@otooleniall]

Neither can charge at 100kW, they advertise that using a 100kW charger will take so long ie marketing. Max charge rate is only 70kW.

[@sherrjo]

You can buy two petrol versions of these cars and still have a chunk of change they are more than 100% more expensive. No amount of cheaper running costs can make up the difference.

[@pete9b]

Grest honest review, thanks!!...

[@romansroad2007]

I really love the Kia neo hybrid car I really love to get a 2020 The bummer is that the top line model get 8 miles less per gallon because of the bigger tire mostly.

[@rivergladesgardenrailroad8834]

is 8 miles THAT important??? ofcourse not. Ones driving style will change by 2x 8 at least. Then there is the heating/cooling which can knock off 40miles at least.

[@davidburns5988]

Not sure of the 2020 E Niro prices yet but the Kona causes a problem in that the SE now starts at £40895 and paint options mean more. What this does is put it over the £40000 threshold for car tax. The first year is free but the next 5 years cost £320 per year. The Premium comes under the £40000 but such things as LED headlights, heated seats, electric adjustment of seats and HUD are all missing. Of course when you are paying over £40000 for a vehicle perhaps £320 is not a lot. You pays your money and takes your choice. I’ve got my £500 down for the E Niro but the Kona does look good and drives well. Not so good in rain with that massive torque though!

[@Hustwick]

I went from an i20 to a Kona and am chuffed with its small size. It's only 10cm longer yet still is a breeze to park and drive.

[@teto85]

These two and the Kia Soul are the same undercarriage/chassis with the differences being in the cabin and available option packages. Why the differences during the test drive is beyond me.

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

Great review....... however, they are almost unobtainable, 12- 18 months wait. I would love an E-Niro, but with such a lead time not practical to order. By the time it arrived, there will hopefully be other alternatives. ID.3 for example. If I could have one within 4 months of ordering....I am sold!

[@edgiroux2037]

got plenty here in the states. Just sold 2 this week.

[@Slemonb]

That Kia e Niro is the 2019 model. The 2020 model is much different inside.

[@atmark666]

just google KIA engine fire.

[@DJHaworth]

@@atmark666 clown, thats petrol cars

[@Rhaman68]

Sorry, if the title is referencing as to selection or predilection of these two EVs, the word is “Which car?” as in which one to buy. Thanks for the review.

[@NUBYER]

Get my E-niro in November... Something to look forward to.

[@PianoKwanMan]

What's the waiting list like, at the moment?

[@nicholasrigg8999]

I ordered mine with a 2 week wait

[@PianoKwanMan]

@@nicholasrigg8999 is that the 2,3,4+ or the 4?

[@onlineo2263]

As a family car the E-Niro wins. You can fit a rear facing car seat in it even if you are 6ft plus. You cant fit one in the Kona. Infact some forward facing seats don't fit in the Kona. They are also different classes, Golf sized E-Niro or Polo sized Kona. If you don't have children then maybe you will prefer the smaller car and the heads up display and slightly funky looks.

[@crspartans117kilibreaux8]

Odd, in real life I have carried four children in my Kona EV from ages 6 to 14, including booster seat. All fit without a hitch. Maybe in your world four children isn't a "family."

[@neilbrandon]

The Kia e-Niro UK Interest FB group contains loads of info on the UK spec Niro..For me the front seats of the Kona are more comfortable than the Niro. But it’s all personal. I prefer the Niro centre console. For me the Niro will possibly have the edge when it gets the LED headlights, other tech options, sunroof, light grey leather interior, and improved infotainment system, phone app, as shown on e soul in Geneva...

[@FreddyGunawan]

Great review that we need👍

[@nlo114]

I think I'll wait for the e-Soul to arrive in UK, then Buy the 'r' version with bigger battery.

[@Zzzlol94]

It's impossible to order an E-Niro for me, as the waiting list is apparently too long for KIA to supply reasonably. So I'm now waiting a year to get my Kona delivered, but I like the styling of the Kona a lot more, and the boot space is something which is always going to feel limiting in every car at one point.

[@KineticEV]

Kia edges out the Kona a little but that front face of the Kona looks way betterto me. I'm 6 fee 2 inches and the Kia is my choice. I just wish the front was designed like the Kona.

[@tierratortuga1]

Wonder why no one ever talks about electric cars crash results when most of the cars are plastic and batteries?

[@VolvoMetal]

Not sure what you mean, obviously they go through the same crash tests, go to ncap if you wanna look them up i guess. You think the body strengthening is made of plastic on EV's? They have the same crumple zone cages as anything else. These even come as fossil and hybrid drivetrains, why would they change them?

[@dekenba6482]

January 2022, and the pricing on the Kona is far, far sharper than the e-Niro.

[@Ali-fk7cn]

The Kona Electric should be compared with Soul EV, E-Nero is almost an electric Sportage

[@gg80108]

Any one miss the entry/exit driver assist handle above the door?

[@jondee6145]

Great video - thanks!

[@valerietickle46]

I have an 2020 e-Nero and just love it and after charging says you can get 305 miles electric driving

[@georgekatsireas4324]

How much do you pay per charge?

[@FHB71]

It is a bit comparing apples and oranges, since the base models of Niro and Kona are on different levels.

[@markjenkins6810]

Do they have a heat pump to scavenge heat from the battery?

[@mattym8038]

"upable" what?

[@chrispenn715]

Why do manufacturers still insist on making the satnav look like a bolt on afterthought?

[@tenossos]

So they can mount it high so you don't have to look down to view it?

[@chrispenn715]

@@tenossos Yes, I get that, but they could still integrate it into the car in a more elegant way...

[@mrknowmyself]

The reviewer seems to come from 2134

[@hybridduncan007]

Do you know if NIO in China EV. Looks like the KIA here in USA

[@ladayblues6759]

Kona is the winner for sure! I really don’t like the face of the Kia... the Kona is way more cooler looking . I am so happy I found one in ceramic blue ! Do not hesitate buy the Kona!

[@sirpurrcival]

As a 50 something, the first observation that I made between the two cars was that I thought the Kona would appeal more to a younger crowd. It looks much more like a fun around town kind of vehicle. Something that would fit right in with a day at the beach. However, I am not a flashy kind of guy. I prefer the understated look and at over 6' and 250 lbs, that little bit of extra room and space that the Kia offers become quite large factor. They are the same vehicle but they aren't. From a styling perspective, they look like they are definitely aimed at different segments of the market.

[@cityofbricks]

Great review but why don't you cover the Apps and what functionally you have with them?

[@j.reynolds3089]

Any chance that auto manufacturers could eventually develop a single standard for batteries, so that they become interchangeable and easily replaced? Instead of pulling up to a charging station to recharge, you pull into a station and swap out your battery? You're in and out as quickly as you were filling your tank with gas? The stations make their money charging the batteries and swapping them out; maybe even make a few extra bucks washing the car?

[@n8n8n8n]

Kona looks amazing. The electric version is really impressive, shame it's so expensive. Toyota said that Hybrid technology is actually really cheap and simple, wonder why all Hybrids and Electric cars are that expensive...

[@Yanniskoptsidis1993]

Its the batteries that make electeic cars more expensive

[@lungaswazi9194]

Research and development tends to be the most expensive bit of all engineered products. It's New technology, so you're still paying for the know-how

[@n8n8n8n]

@@lungaswazi9194 Ye I know, strange is that Toyota is developing and researching hybrids since early 90s and their hybrids are still really expensive comparing to cars with petrol engines.

[@TheAtual]

Will or when will the Vinfast VF E34 EV be available to buy in Europe and the UK?

[@robertl2856]

Interesting thanks

[@paulh.7833]

It was an easy decision for us considering you can't currently purchase or service a Kona EV in my state.

[@ladayblues6759]

Paul Harnden what state you are in? I got my Kona in Temecula California

[@paulh.7833]

@@ladayblues6759 Washington State. We were really excited to test drive one until our local dealership explained that we're currently the only state on the west coast where where you currently can't buy or maintain a Hyundai Kona EV (even though the Niro uses the exact same drivetrain and battery pack). With our unique location closer to Canada than anything else, we could've *technically* bought a Kona EV, but I didn't feel like doing a lengthy border crossing for standard maintenace, warranty work, or recalls.

[@peterlongden243]

Hello have What Car doing a review on the standard Tesla Model 3 v Kia e Niro please for UK market? As I'm interested in purchasing either of them before next summer, but like most people wanting to purchase " the better one " . Many thanks

[@Dannytheoffical]

Yes we need that review

[@sajan2980]

What a review.

[@fishndive1961]

I think at the price of the Hyundai, they should have let the Genesis division fit out the interior. It looks and feels like an econobox inside and if I am going to extend to an electric to save the planet, I need something for myself as well. That can be comfort, performance, or both, but not neither.

[@alexdavis-mann8513]

you failed to mention the wireless charging and charging port in that forward cubby.

[@rodtukker1904]

Hope Hyundai and Kia improve the AC charging to 11 kw or 22 kw soon. Zoe is on a different level on AC charging that makes it very affordable to run with free charging at supermarkets and office.

[@themodfather9382]

Tesla has 250kW

[@Green.Current]

DC is the future of rapid charging. AC its just for office / home where you let the car sit for a few hours at least; and about the free charging part, well nothing is really free.

[@Shpargell1]

You marked down the Nissan leaf pretty much entirely because of the lack of steering wheel adjustment. Yet you don't even mention it on these cars

[@thecoyote5338]

Kona..Best range ever ❤️❤️❤️

[@789ghost342ghost]

Are after market wheel's possible

[@paulrodger3115]

What car does not service Toronto Canada. Do you know of an equivalent site?

[@mr88cet]

Excellent comparison! Thanks. Does the E-Niro have ventilated front seats? IIRC, the Kona does. I suppose many people can just leave the 3-prong charger at home and use the type-2-to-type-2 connector “in the wild.” That’s odd to me, since, here in the US, chargers all have their own cables built-in.

[@Lewis_Standing]

Here in the UK it's a but more varied, my local free 7kw charger has no cables 🤷‍♂️

[@mr88cet]

@@Lewis_Standing, yes, that is an important difference between North-American and European chargers.

[@BoreasLeonis]

"The steering wheel rides around your hands"....reminded me of the term "torque steer". sorry for the criticism :)

[@davidmatthews3093]

Boreas Leonis That’s because that is what it is.

[@Hallowsaw]

Yeah 30k USD on a subcompact is a bit steep and that is after incentives. I did a cost calculator of keeping my 2011 car vs buying a new 2020 kona and after 10 years of maintenance and cost of purchase and fuel i would still be coming out with 5k more by keeping my current car. It would take 15 years to actually equal out and at that point the kona is gonna be obsolete. That being said, people, keep your car till it cost mors to fix it than what it is worth. You will save yourself tons of money over your lifetime.

[@exerciseisantidote9337]

That depends on how much you spend on fuel. For someone who spends over £350 a month on fuel, I think its worth getting one..m

[@Dexter55999]

Spare tire?

[@deancarter4003]

Not included

[@ouethojlkjn]

Like the Kona number plate......

[@clansome]

Just don't ask what Kona means in Portuguese !! Think Hyundai have renamed it for those markets.

[@margaretdowning8145]

What is the height of the undercarriage, I.e. what is the clearance on each car?

[@doThatGWalk]

Which mode where you driving in?

[@nixodian]

If buy car at whatcar will the warranty and service be same as local dealer?

[@emgee44]

No BSM on the Niro? Strange as I'm sure its on the Hybrid and PHEV models.

[@peterh1875]

Most excellent review. I've driven a Kona for the last year and we were not happy with the car. You've listed most all of its shortcomings, particularly in the comfort and driving areas. Under steering etc. But we also had trouble with the reliability of the electronics/programming: laggy switches, odd reactions at times. Once, with the adaptive cruise control switched on, it decided to accelerate into cars standing at a red light. Yikes. And the cheap feel, and the 'little things'. Like electric seats. We didn't know about the Kia when we bought the Kona ... the Kona is gone, we were that annoyed with it. Order put in for a Mercedes EQC ... a lot pricier. As I said: I wish we had known about the Kia sooner.

[@Jezeb2k]

I drive the E niro...love love it!!

[@robertlangham2356]

Very good review, thank you. C What would be useful would be a comparison of running costs so, for example, what does it cost to fully charge an e nero from empty to full. If I owned one and drive an average of 1000 miles a month, how does it compare to a petrol, diesel and hybrid. Just some of the questions going on in my mind :-)

[@bordersw1239]

Depends how much you paid for electricity. I pay about 15pence per kw so about £10 to fill up. That would be about £40 for 1000 miles.

[@Don_Puparo]

@@bordersw1239 i pay 40£ in petrol for 500miles in my 2015 Prius. I can refuel in 5 minutes to full tank,anytime anywhere around the country. Thats the reason why i will stick to hybrid.

[@bordersw1239]

@@Don_Puparo . 75mpg seems a little high for a Prius.

[@Don_Puparo]

@@bordersw1239 im an uber driver. Combined mpg would be 68, city only 75! But you get my point right? Its not justifiable for me YET to make the step towards full electric

[@bordersw1239]

@@Don_Puparo . Complexly understand, that’s why I drive a diesel! Probably my last one though, planning on keeping it a few more years until electric cars are more reasonably priced.

[@GowthamV07]

Tesla Model Y vs Kona video ?

[@kiae-nirodiaries1279]

A detailed an interesting comparison of probably the best two real world EV’s out there today. I took delivery of my e-Niro here in France a couple of months ago..Anyone interested can follow the ownership experience on my Kia e-Niro Diaries, not the most professional Youtubing effort on EV’s here..I would recommend EV Puzzle and EV Opinion for some really well crafted reviews of EV’s from an owner’s perspective.

[@WillOrr1]

This was a great comparison, thank you. Unfortunately I'm still waiting for the perfect large electric SUV

[@Lewis_Standing]

Don't let Perfect be the enemy of the very very good

[@jdavison8551]

Maybe worth looking at the Enyaq?

[@WillOrr1]

Enyaq and the ID4 look like the pick of the bunch at the moment 👍

[@jdavison8551]

@@WillOrr1 test drove the Enyaq 60 recently, very smooth drive, smart interior and huge boot. Good value if you spec it carefully. Good luck in your search.

[@WillOrr1]

@@jdavison8551 that's good to hear, I'll book a test drive and research trim options. Thank you!

[@Nerotius95]

I had to watch this again because this handsome man stole all my attention :DDD

[@agaragar21]

Yes...he looks and sounds just like Domhnall Gleeson !

[@williamarmstrong7199]

Test the MG5. Knocks the spots off the Nero I test drove today. Smoother more comfortable and much more practicable.. and about £12000 less! OK it has not got many of the bells and whistles self driving aids these two have.. but I can drive so why do I need help keeping the car on the road?

[@ResidualSelfImage]

you can't see what in the hidden storage area in the dark... the prius 3rd gen makes the same mistake

[@spinmouth4114]

Nice