The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Is An Affordable Quick Long Range EV

The #HyundaiKona has been a huge hit for #Hyundai since it came out and while the Kona N is still the quickest offering in the lineup, buyers looking for the most powerful version can still get a #KonaElectric. It removes the gas engine for a 64 kWh battery pack and nearly 300 lb-ft of torque. The result is about 258 miles of range and a less expensive price versus the Ioniq 5.
We're also on:
Instagram: / redline_reviews
Facebook: / liketheredline
Twitter: / tweettheredline

[@gtchickadee1]

I have the fully loaded model of this car. I have been driving it for about 2 months, and I can’t say enough things about how much I love it. I was really worried I’ll miss my manual stick shift Elantra GT but the agility of this small crossover has won me over. I get about 430-450km range in Canadian summer weather, mixed driving - lots of highway trips. The charging isn’t bothering me at all, especially if you quickly plug-in for 30 min at a fast charging station. Gives you enough time to get out, grab a coffee, stretch your legs and grab a snack. People are rushing everywhere these days, it’s nice to stop and enjoy some quality time while you wait for your charge to finish. Overall, I highly recommend this car for its price, features, and the fact that gas prices are simply ridiculous.

[@388doughboy]

Hey fellow Canadian! Where in Canada are you? I'm fairly north and was wondering how this car handles in cold weather.

[@Norwegianization]

tell us how it handles the cold weather

[@ThalassTKynn]

I just got a 2020 fully loaded and in the few days I got to play with it before the snow came I really enjoyed being very inefficient haha

[@shane864]

I've been daily driving a 2020 Kona EV for a year now and I'll never go back, it's so much better than having to stop to get gas constantly. I don't remember the last time I even went to a gas station. It's also hilarious in sport mode with traction control off, it'll do burnouts at 30 mph if you punch it lol. Don't let the quoted 0-60 time fool you, that's entirely due to the rock hard tires on it for range purposes. It's very much a hot hatch as well as being massively practical. It's a 10/10 commuter car. Range is a legit 250 miles at 80 mph- I commute 100 miles a day on the highway and that's real world. At that speed you get about 3.8 miles per KWH. In the city though it averages about 6 miles per KWH, which means if you drive around town with high regen the range is well over 300 miles. Hyundai's range quote is worst case scenario. AC drops the range about 15 miles on a full charge. Never used the heat, live in LA. As for his criticism of the charge port, hard disagree there- this is a city car and the front charge port is much, much better for apartment parking space charging and public charging in general because a lot of apartments don't let you back into your parking spot so a rear charger requires a super long cable, and a side mounted one adds a bunch of width to your car- a problem in tight city parking. Front charging should be standard on everything imo for usability reasons.

[@austindidio5982]

This was the most helpful in deciding if it’s worth it. Thank you sm

[@bluemouse5039]

How about in the winter time ,does cold weather and running the heater diminish the range ?

[@shane864]

I’ve never ised the heat or driven it in the winter, this has been my experience driving it as a commuter car in Los Angeles. I imagine the heat would cut 5-10 miles of range, cold weather maybe a bit more but I haven’t driven in those conditions. When I go back home to Chicago I fly and rent a gas car there.

[@Joeteck]

@@bluemouse5039 now you have to stop and charge and it takes longer

[@shane864]

@@darleneanddonovan Yes. The cool thing about not being stupid is that you understand that your house has electrical outlets.

[@joskjj3625]

This is honestly all the ev most people really need

[@devn3813]

There are already a million electric crossovers. There aren’t any electric sedans and cars with good aero other than Tesla.

[@MDKN22]

@@devn3813 for sure the other million electric crossovers have tighter panel gaps than a Tesla.

[@gabem8119]

OMG can we focus on other things other than panel gaps on car reviews? 🙄

[@MDKN22]

@@gabem8119 okay Tesla fanboy

[@JuiceBoxScott]

@@devn3813 The EQS, while not affordable, is the new drag (coefficient) king. Also, GM and VW have built cars in the past with a smaller drag coefficient than any Tesla. They're pretty great, but they definitely don't stand alone as the best drag coefficient.

[@bettingru]

I had to sell my beloved 2013 Audi A4 2.0 TDI this spring due to the London ULEZ expansion. I purchased a dealer's 2022 KONA Ultimate edition demo and absolutely love the car. 80 mile round trip to work every day on the motorways at 70 mph, it only takes a maximum of 12 hours to top it up on slow charge over night to 80%. The phone app to schedule charging to take advantage of the off-peak electricity hours is a huge bonus because my work schedule varies and I can schedule the next charge while at work. Apple Carplay, live weather and traffic updates, live charge point info, and other BlueLink features make the car fun and safe to drive.

[@renorudiman]

Very good and balanced review. I own Kona EV 2022 for 6 months. In my country (Indonesia), only the 39kWh version is available, but it is really adequate for my daily needs. The Indonesian version has only 4:3 entertainment display, as opposed to 16:9 display seen in your video. However mine has wireless CarPlay, so it is a plus for me.

[@Paravantos]

I drive the Kona ev for 6 months and I’m heavy footed especially this 6 second to 60 car. Easily I get 260-290 miles on a charge. My wife drives it after 2 days a full charge shows 320 miles and it does that realistically. If any of u question it, I’ll send you stats and pics of the range VS real time Odometer data.

[@normt430]

"When I finally parked it(Bolt) at my home charging station, it had gone 322 miles on a single charge. Not bad for a car rated at 238 miles per charge. Even more impressive was the fact that I didn't really try very hard to get that many miles out of it. I spent plenty of time in traffic, which helped, but there were a few sections that I was moving along at 65-70 mph as well. No matter how you look at it, 322 miles out of a Bolt is pretty impressive." - Ed Hellwig Edmund's

[@whosyourdaddy00]

I beat the snot out of mine and get about 230 miles on a full charge

[@kennethtownend8301]

I found the more I drove her on long drives compared daily start stopp miles range increased. Had mine 8 months

[@ngockhanh214]

@@kennethtownend8301 any issued so far? I just dont have good experience with the dealer by itself. I had my veloster with alot of issued like turbo and engines broke down twice before it hit the mileage warrants. BUT their new EV looks cool.

[@carloseduardoaguilar5099]

I reserved this vehicle. Can't wait to get it! Done with gas prices here in Los Angeles. Almost 6.09 and more everywhere.

[@micro_my_blood]

Wanna buy this in the Central Valley!

[@Tsenngu]

Have this car as a company car and like it alot!! My colleague gets 300+ miles on this car wich is pretty incredible. I drive it just like an ice car and never in eco mode or anything and 70% highway driving and i still get 275 miles in non winter. Quick nimble and fun car. The base price here is 32 648$ And the top trim with all the bells and whistles is 42k$ including winter tires

[@logitech12345678910]

I just got this car Sunday night in the SE trim and I love it so far. Was able to lease it for a much cheaper price than the Model 3 and I actually like it more than that car as well. I test drive a Kona N and liked the EV a lot more. In real world driving the EV feels much quicker than the N. It handles great and the ride is so smooth and quiet. Love it!

[@brianvankley3529]

I own an Bolt EV, and I typically rent ICE cars for long trips - recently got a gas Kona and enjoyed the drive; this would be a compelling choice!

[@colin1992]

Getting this in 2 years. Currently have the 2022 kona limited leased. Excited to get this!

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

The reason for so much tire slipping is not because of it being FWD. that is part of the problem, but the larger issue is the eco tires they use to maximum range and have low rolling resistance. If you put grippy and wider tires, I’m sure the car can hit 60 in under 6 seconds, but range would decrease

[@BikerJim74]

yeah we know bro

[@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175]

I wanna know what the performance and range would be with better tires

[@Sartheris]

@William Arrington like a serial killer 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@justanotherbeautiful5736]

The reason is the driver....this idiot floors the pedal at every intersection.

[@rizocars6115]

Again Hyundai making great things, this car is pretty remarkable and Genesis what Infiniti supposed to be, just amazing

[@mybro727]

Except Genesis are unreliable and Infinitis, on the other hand, last forever.

[@brittoncoil2518]

@@mybro727 wrong

[@mannyc_yt]

@mybro727 I disagree with you because Genesis are my favorite luxury brand and when they’re with Hyundai and Kia, they achieve great success and accomplishments into adding get updates to their cars

[@aram430]

@@brittoncoil2518 hes right never heard someone complain about an infiniti breaking down ever dont even see videos on it theres a reason the Gs used to be beat on cars

[@brittoncoil2518]

@@aram430 look up Infiniti qx70s… or any newer Infiniti with a cvt or the high compression turbo engine. Not good. Also g’s are notorious for having engine cooling issues and check engine lights. The VQs don’t breathe well at all

[@stockey]

This is a very nice affordable EV, for a first time EV buyer.

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Only if you live in or next to a ZEV state.

[@tpndgo2061]

Ugly.

[@CarolinaDiggers]

Or someone that doesnt want to spend $50k+ for a EV

[@dekenba6482]

My Kona Electric Ultimate - in the UK - gets 320 miles per charge, driving reasonably, but not super frugally. For the money, it's ridiculously good value, with every extra added in, like heated rear seats, radar controlled cruise control, auto lane keeping, collision avoidance (auto breaking), head-up display, auto lights & wipers, tyre pressure monitor & excellent 8 speaker stereo system. The Michelin Primacy low resistance tyres help get the 300+ range, but the wheels do struggle for grip if you really put your foot down, but it still gives plenty of enjoyment. The warranty is excellent - 5 years unlimited, and 8 years 125,000 miles for the battery. In terms of value, it's an excellent choice. In fact, 1 year old electric Kona's with around 10k miles are selling for almost as much as a brand new model - the 8 month waiting period will do that!!

[@daves1646]

Thanks for the close-up look. The more affordable EVs need the visibility. Shame that H did’nt give the Kona another 2” in the back seat. Probably would help their sales for all versions. That said, keeping it affordable is key! Thanks again!

[@LamarW1776]

Though I prefer the looks of the 2022 Kona Electric, my 2021 Model is a huge step up from the BoltEV 🔥🍋 I sold back to GM. I love telling my buddy with a BRZ how much Torque i have.

[@JT-fq2bl]

Next generation Kona will be spacious as the new Kia Niro.

[@johnwilson1815]

Very informative and didn't even draw breath throughout the entire presentation; unbelievable!

[@rzu7120]

Ironically, the less expensive Kona has a rear wiper, the Ionic 5 doesn't.

[@XX-166]

The manufacturers whole new idea of sticking the turn signals in the lower bumper area is just amazing to me. The rear drivers now have to look for that and the bumpers are easily covered with snow etc in bad weather. Putting the signals at eye level is where they belong IMHO.

[@theconglomerate832]

Agreed! Unfortunate that so many feel the need to copy trends even if the trend is silly, or potentially dangerous in this case.

[@XX-166]

@@theconglomerate832 it’s a ridiculous and dangerous trend that’s going to cause some accidents injuries and deaths. I can’t even begin to think how the designers thought this would be a good idea in the U. S.

[@JDMSwervo2001]

If you have to look to see someone’s turn signals on the bumper than you’re following too close

[@gomdori69korea]

칭찬이야 욕이야?ㅎㅎ 칭찬은 아니네 ㅡㅡ

[@deew7014]

I thought I was the only one who hated those turn signals on the bottom of the car , just stupid design !!! Why I don’t get it

[@kennethtownend8301]

Was nit a electric fan but got a red one since December 21. Totally blown away. Quick. Once u get used to some controls (heater) as does not have like standard version. Also getting to grips with battery charge indicator. Highly recommended

[@harrybarnes3539]

I assume you live in a warm climate?? Just watch the video on numerous electric vehicles just taking a crap in Illinois

[@haircafekevin]

0-60 is 6.2 seconds is very nice, that makes it faster than the Bolt and Single Motor polestar 2.

[@frankcoffey]

The traction issue is in the category of "nice problem to have" most vehicles in that category will barely go. It would be interesting to have some tuning shop work on the suspension and put better ties on just to see what it could do. Kinda like a "N" version of the EV.

[@PhilTomson]

It may look a little awkward, but having the charge port on the front seems more practical. I don't generally back into my garage which means I'd need a longer cord to reach all the way to the back of a vehicle with a rear charge port. I much prefer a front charge port.

[@justingraves2173]

Just an FYI, most garage charge cables are like 20-25 feet. So the placement wouldn't really impact the type of EVSE you would buy. Cheers.

[@chrisnewman7281]

I have an owner of 2019 EV Kona and I must say that I have been looking around for a replacement. I have been looking at various brands but this particular car seems to sit very nicely budget wise between them much more expensive Luxury EV Sinclair in the ionic five in the teslas and well above the budget priced any Chinese models. Having said that there are a few major shortcomings like the room in the back the lack of over the air update the fairly anaemic design but I must say online in the main that the build quality is excellent and material choice is pretty good and should be taken in the round given that it’s budget price. Having said that I did splurge out some money and replaced the tyres with some Mitchell e-primacy

[@frankcoffey]

I talked with an owner at the Dallas Texas Drive Electric Week car show at city hall. He said the range and efficiency (miles per KWH) are sometimes better than advertised. The eco mode seem to over achieve.

[@brianbeedavis]

In a way, this car seems to be living the life that the leaf dreamt of living.

[@John-hp2hg]

Wow that's a very good affordable price. Gas prices are so high these days, I've been thinking about switching to an EV.

[@ewadge]

I’m waiting for an Ioniq 3. I love the Ioniq 5 but it is way too big for our needs and Maltese roads. I would really prefer a dedicated EV platform and some more back seat space cause otherwise the Kona is pretty sweet.

[@CaliforniaKonaN]

Throw the EV6 / Ioniq5 powertrain for a Kona EV N :D! Great review, I also loved your Kona N review. It helped me make my purchasing decision, thank you!

[@Rainbowrobb]

I love how Hyundai knows you will roast the tires off a car, but keeps giving them to you. ... unlike other manufacturers who prefer you not do such things.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

Keeps giving you tires? I thought those came on all cars.

[@lemongavine]

Would be better if it were RWD. Roasting front tires is not fun.

[@gymjuiced]

What do u mean? The front tyres wear quicker?

[@lemongavine]

@@gymjuiced The car has so much torque that it spins the front tires if you accelerate even moderately hard. The traction control can easily be tuned to not let this happen, but Hyundai decided not to dampen it for some reason.

[@PSHAKES100]

@@lemongavine this happened when I was driving it and it scared me a little

[@anothersiguy]

Your upload schedule is bananas, hope you guys are getting some sleep haha. Love the videos!

[@theredline]

Thanks for noticing that! Lol we’re getting just enough sleep but trying to catch up on posting older videos in our queue :)

[@localguy123]

Idk why people are drooling over 0 to 60 times. This is an efficient car made for people who want to save on fuel costs. The car is brilliant and made for the masses. Only few people out of the millions will race and abuse it. Everyone else just want to commute.

[@alexandermilosevic_]

This is a brilliant car for the price. Nice size for nimble maneuvering.

[@justinking8220]

$42500? Are you sure about that?🙄

[@lorenzomercado8073]

@@justinking8220 you can get the SEL for $8.5K less

[@00_UU]

Good luck buying one. Hyundai dealerships charging 20 percent markup on every car right now

[@maga6319]

@@00_UU dreaming about that?

[@00_UU]

@@maga6319 Nope. Pre-ordered Cybertruck.

[@scott.wrightnj]

I had one as a rental it was pretty impressive!

[@MTB_Rider_96]

Great affordable car for the masses. I could use this just to get to work and all my daily driving around town. Charge from home while I sleep and never stop for gas again. Then use my Plug-in Hybrid SUV for long trips cuz it has 500+ miles of range.

[@shane864]

This is what I do- if you try it you'll never go back. This is the ultimate commuter dd on the market right now.

[@tangiblemammal5273]

What suv has 500+ miles?

[@MTB_Rider_96]

@@tangiblemammal5273 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid and the Hybrid Prime. My Q50 Hybrid gets 425 per tank.

[@TrayCaddyyy]

I’m really curious to see a drag race between the Kona 1.6T AWD, Kona N, and Kona EV. Does AWD beat EV? Does N beat AWD?

[@canadianaviator]

2.0T > EV > 1.6T > 2.0 > 1.0

[@NoReply28]

The EV is quicker than the Kona N

[@jtmnavy]

@@NoReply28 Kona N 0-60 in the low 5’s ,, this ev is 0-60 in the 6s

[@NoReply28]

@@jtmnavy Yeah, I forgot the EV weigh a lot more than the N.

[@laxlax9960]

@@jtmnavyyeh but 0-30 Kona wins

[@thenextelectriccar6529]

A well presented review! Given the present scenario of growing inflation and petrol expenses, becoming smaller and more efficient is a no-brainer. Checkout the interior part at 6:39..... love it! thanks again!

[@giovannimoroni4612]

For $43k you can get Kia EV6

[@broodwars1776]

I'm guessing the test car came with low resistance tires. Wouldn't better tires help with grip? Plus the battery size should help increase the weight of the vehicle and get better traction for FWD.

[@the_jarmel]

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY EVERYONE

[@Sasparillafizz]

Great review was wondering about this little EV and with my budget not including luxury pricing ($40k+, like the rest of about 90% of Americans), was really curious about it. With Hyundai opening up their EV plant in the U.S. towards the end of 2024, if they make the Kona EV here (bit of an if) it looks like they could restore the $7500 purchase credit and would put it squarely in mass market price range - basically by itself (with the Bolt & Leaf dropping out). This would also be one of the few car / suv EV's actually made in the U.S. if they do that (Tesla and VW being the other two). GM / Ford make their non truck EV's south of the border at this point.

[@robray7106]

Charge port door throws off the look. My OCD symmetry would be thrown into overdrive.

[@valueofnothing2487]

Why stay tuned? That was a practice done on TV when they were selling advertisements. There's no ad here, obviously, and in fact, many youtube videos are kind of ads for the products they review.

[@edisontrent5244]

Not to be a downer, but lots of fwd burnouts gives me concerns about trying to drive this in the wet, icy, or snowy conditions I frequently have to deal with.

[@rolersonpaule7419]

Throw on some snow tires and put it in ECO mode to tame down the throttle response and call it a day!

[@JDMSwervo2001]

He’s flooring it tho

[@shane864]

It's the tires and drive modes he's using. In eco mode with traction control on it doesn't spin at all. You might get a chirp if you floor it.

[@SpicyWoodsman]

Looking forward to the new Niro to get to North America. Looks very promising.

[@MrVeeBlog]

Thanks for the review. That front grill will take a lot of time to get used to. Adding it to the front of the car would be ok if they didn't make the door so obvious. It seems almost an afterthought.

[@najinaji182]

I love it I just hate the front part . I’m looking or hoping for a new design for their next EV. Even Mercedes has dropped the ball with their EV designs

[@henrikkoukku2896]

The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric model would also be available on the market (All electric) dual electric motor model!.

[@MysticNessly]

Wish the 1-peddle drive was automatic w/o the need to use the paddles! Love the car though! Small, nimble and economical. Headed/ventilated seats too ++

[@tgrigor1]

Charging speed is painfully slow, I have a 2018 Tesla M3 long range , and trip from SLC to Vegas took me 9 hours. I can only imagine how long this will take for a usually 6 hour trip. That’s real world reality of current fast/super charging infrastructure, let along I lose 25% of range in the winter and 45 miles battery deterioration in 4 years and still going down. I am selling it now and going back to ICE

[@Wombat-gm4ne]

The problem with this kona electric version tested is it has Nexen Tryes with are focussed on economy and have poor grip hence the wheels spinning. A you tube video by a past editor of two very credible Australian car magazines on a long term review replaced the Nexen tyres with Michelin Pilot Sports 4 tyres that transformed the kona's grip, handling and breaking performance significantly with a minor drop in the range. I note current (2022) models are now usually fitted with Michelin Primacy tyres which also very significantly improve grip and handling.

[@dougmathews4480]

Not especially affordable in NZ, still double the price of the petrol version and for many people any new car is outside their reach. I guess affordable is subjective. Nice car though, maybe in 5 or more years I'll get a 2nd hand one.

[@mowcowbell]

I don't get the gripes about no wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. I want my phone plugged in so that it will charge (without heating it up on wireless) while I use Android Auto. Takes what, 2 secs to plug in?

[@MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq]

I don't mind the charging door on the front end however, It would have been nice if it was on the side. I would love to purchase Kona for a second vehicle to my Model 3 as a simple run around car.

[@45327s]

It’s better to wait to buy a cars right now as dealers charging 3k to 10k on some of the models

[@aintnodisco7127]

Nice review and thank you for sharing, I enjoy watching this sort of content. That said, I keep hearing "it's a lower end vehicle". No, it's not. If you want Bently level panache, then prepare to spend several hundred large to get that level of trim. The Kona is squarely in, and above IMHO, the fit and finish of other vehicles in this price range. We had a 2017 Kona BEV and the family absolutely loved it and never focused on (noticed?) the plastic trim, or whatever, that is continually called out. It was comfortable and never cheap or tacky feeling. Again, IMHO. I also did not find the vehicle particularly small. Maybe that's just me. The observation is dead on about the tires and power. The Kona EV can be over powered for its size, suspension, and wheels. If doing 20-ft burn outs is your idea of a good time, the Kona EV has you covered. If you want to go canyon carving, then not so much; the suspension and tires can't keep up. It's very light and 'flickable'; feels like a skate board; torque on demand; great fun. The Sport mode is serious overkill. Eco mode alone is great fun and Eco+ mode doesn't provide enough extra mileage to be worth it, IMO. If a buyer can actually get their hands on one, the Kona EV is a no-brainer IMHO. A fantasitc entry into the the BEV world and I'd put it up against most any other BEV if they want a light, power oriented and nicely appointed vehicle in this price range. Be prepared to install a level 2 (30 - 50 amp) charger at home as charge time at 120 v is prohibitively long. If you are a road tripper, then Tesla still wins for its SuperCharger network, not so much its cars (anymore). Again, thank you for providing your insights and observations of new vehicles on your channel for all to view. Even if it gets my dandur up ;-)

[@derek0609]

Why is wireless CarPlay so important? Is it that hard to plug your phone in?

[@renorudiman]

I have wired CarPlay on my VW Tiguan, and wireless CarPlay on my Kona EV. The difference is huge. In wireless one, it automatically connects when you enter the car, even the phone is in your pocket, the connection is perfect and always on until you leave the vehicle. The wired one, yes it is NOT hard to plug your phone, but it is so fragile to sudden disconnection, for example in bumpy road, or when you dropped your phone during driving. So my vote is for wireless one

[@macrichardson7440]

I wouldn't call this car an "entry level EV", at 45,000.00 it is not a cheap vehicle especially for everything that comes on the Limited edition. This vehicle has MUCH more tech than any other car I have ever owned. It is fast, fun to drive, very comfortable seats. I don't think the average person really cares if the dash panel is plastic or plastic covered with material so it doesn't look like plastic. Come one realists, most cars ARE plastic. Let's not try to make them something they arent. I get 278 miles on normal driving and with the standard charge (plugs right into the 110v wall plug, if you plug it in when you get home, it will be fully charged by next morning for work, that is plenty. There are plenty of fast charge locations if I ever needed it faster, or my electrician could run a 220v into the garage to speed it up to 9 hours of charge. I think the only negative I have with the car is that with the new face refresh, the charge port looks bad, it should be on the side of the vehicle or in some inconspicuous location.

[@KyraHogue]

Finally. This video was very helpful!!

[@TheBlackstarrt]

I just want a small pick up truck like an old Ford Ranger, with a lot of range and simple features at a low price. :/

[@Joe-lb8qn]

Absolutely agree about the FWD, i have a Soul and its the same regards wheel spin, I'd like a AWD version maybe as a performance version.

[@MrJabez89]

In Canada, the base model Kona is only $1100 less than the Ioniq 5. There really is no reason to by the Kona over the Ioniq 5 for Canadians.

[@Michael-kv5ff]

No inventory though for ioniq 5

[@hugdeath929]

Rear seat room looks better than a 3 series

[@nitin484]

Try finding these at dealers .. this is all dealer created and short supply aggravated problem. What is market adjustment price ? 10k above base price ? How is this not illegal or even no one is talking about it.

[@flolou8496]

Is the road and wind noise on he highway really that bad? he mentioned it twice, but this model got insulation upgrades to handle that according to the manufacturer, I wish other owners would chime in about this:

[@thomaskerkhoff579]

AND, the local dealer would not work on the Kona, should I go out of state to purchase

[@jordanhermey8088]

I wished that Hyundai would make the Kona electric all wheel drive.

[@ChipzsTube]

They should add a panoramic roof. Still a nice looking car. The Interior is pretty nice.

[@Embodied.bliss.somatics]

I agree! That’s the only thing, that would make this car PERFECT

[@paulh4699]

I wish reviewers would talk about VESS and how annoying loud some EVs’ backing sounds are. Thanks

[@philipclock]

NBT/L (Nothing But Toyota/Lexus). And no EV baggage. Hydrogen (Toyota Mirai) perhaps down the road, with more stations.

[@NealChauhan]

We're choosing this over the Model 3

[@VictorBeltran]

Nice review, nice car ... just a thought. the base Ford F150 Lightning is supposed to be $40k ...

[@phileasler5401]

Nooooo…most people want just front wheel drive, unless they live in the deep snow belt. All wheel drive is more $, less mpge, heavier

[@davidshemesh9800]

Noise? It is so much quieter than my 2009 Prius.

[@fitseethio]

How much is current price?

[@hyperkid21]

how i wish EVs are available in my country.

[@alyssablase417]

Am I the only one who likes the way the front looks?

[@hang4963]

I I have rather the Nissan leaf instead 🤣🤭🤔👌👍 thanks Sir

[@maga6319]

enjoy the transmission

[@thomaskerkhoff579]

Local Florida dealer stated that this vehicle is only available in northern tier states...frustrating

[@pauldesi]

How does “definitely slow” some how relate to the price of the car. Are you suggesting ppl who have less money to spend are not in a rush to get where they are going?

[@tonywong9105]

Placing the charge port at the front is fine, but it is off centered which makes it look so awkward

[@billyjean2905]

Hyundai is actually doing pretty good these days with their EVs but a month ago, one of BMW official said that the world does not fully prepared to shift the industry paradigm. It seems some legacy automakers like Toyota, BMW, Mercedes really don't want EV era. Since they have power to lead the industry, ICE surely will expand its life span. And because of raw material shortage and chip shortage, EV prices are so high now. That means, the situation is not so favorable for some automakers like Hyundai-Kia, Volkswagen which have invested heavily on EV. Furthermore, Hyundai-Kia alomost abandoned their ICE department.

[@lkae4]

We need a serious breakthrough in battery tech for EVs to take over. Car makers can't even keep up with 98% ICE market as is now. Manufacturers know this. Government regulators don't. That's because government regulators are arrogant and reckless.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@lkae4 We also need charging stations everywhere that actually work. Also what will people in cities like NYC do who live in apartment buildings? Additionally, Electric Vehicles actually harm the environment more even before they are built because of all the required raw materials that must be mined first. Then it uses coal to produce electricity, then the disposal of batteries is a problem. Recycling is not the solution either because it's too costly. EV's are a mess.

[@JuiceBoxScott]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 in the US you're almost twice as likely to get your electricity from a non polluting source as you are to get it from coal. That being said, natural gas is number one.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@JuiceBoxScott Nope. In the US we get most of our electricity from coal. We rank 3rd in coal consumption for electricity.

[@shane864]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 Every word of your post is a lie. I've been daily driving my Kona Electric for a year now in los angeles. I have never used a public charger. My apartment parking space has a chargepoint charger. The environmental impact part is outright false, your recycling claim is also outright false. A dead EV battery is the same thing as highly enriched ore. The reason there is no large scale recycling happening yet is because the batteries aren't dying yet. My colleague's early Model S has almost 400k on it and the battery is still fine. EVs are not a mess, your propaganda deluded opinions are a mess.

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

I have friends that own one and in warm temperatures they get a little over 300 miles range

[@nv5854]

I liked all the features except no extra tire in case you driving long distance that could be disaster foe you

[@jasonwhitley8605]

It's only affordable if its under 20k. normal, working class citizens will still be using gas burners until the manufacturers GTST

[@ouch1011]

There are no new cars under $20k. Ask your boss for a raise or get a better job.

[@whatchuwant77]

Good review, buy I'd prefer an id4, Rav4 prime, or Mach e.

[@macrichardson7904]

I own this vehicle. I find it interesting that you consider this a "cheap" vehicle. The 45,000.00 pricetag for the Limited is not what I would consider to be cheap unless you are solely comparing this vehicle to 100,000.00 vehicles which would be stupidly unfair. For 45K you are getting A LOT for your money. I challenge you to find other vehicles this fun to drive with this many gadgets and toys. the other issue is that you tested the 0-60 when you did NOT have it in SPORT mode. If you had, you would have seen 0-60 in about 3.5 seconds..........so let's test fairly.

[@wyatterp5327]

Update in 2023: the Kona EV does not qualify for the $7500 tax credit anymore. However, check your state’s incentives ! You may still be able to get some state incentives back.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

EV range being the biggest selling point has now transitioned to charging speeds. I rarely take long trips but I would still never consider buying anything that could charge at less than 250kW speeds. Primarily because technology is progressing so fast anything less will be a big sacrifice. Imagine using Chademo today with all this new tech.

[@Rainbowrobb]

For 2 car households, I think for the price, this is a great option.

[@amartins02]

I drive a Tesla Model 3 and this is the sticking point for me. I wouldn't mind trying out a different make especially for the federal rebate. But the issue is the charging. Tesla is consistently reliable on long trips in regards to expected charge times and speeds. Every other manufacturer relies on third party chargers which are really flaky on reliability and speed. It can add hours onto a trip.

[@Anita-vl2du]

If only we could order it...

[@ericimi]

This guy really really wants you to buy a higher end car , he mentions the ioniq 5 being better at least 4 times. That's obvious we know that . We are here to get a review of this car.

[@sixpooltube]

Pains me to hear your complaints about low seat height and lack of trunk space. I'm tired of seeing car size trend upwards. Hyundai, please continue to make some small cars in your lineup!

[@elvisongoya3738]

Its been while since yoy reviewed a car with a tight space in the back

[@PressXtoDoubt]

I feel like this is a good step in the right direction for making EV's more accessible for average people but at the same time as a Canadian 🇨🇦 the no all wheel drive option kinda makes it a pass for me lol winters be brutal Edit: never mind it's 45K what the hell lol that's only like 5 Grand shy of the Ionic 🙄

[@kyriakos098]

idk where you live but the kona electric starts from 34k while the ioniq starts at 44k... 10k difference is a whole small car new... these 2 cars are not comparable

[@PressXtoDoubt]

@@kyriakos098 Ontario but I'm just saying it's still not quite close to being available for the masses here

[@kevinbach36]

I had to let my 19 Kona EV go because of failure traction motor and traction battery. Btw Hyundai honestly buy back my car under lemon law

[@stillak]

which color is this one?

[@chuckwalla2967]

You're allowed to own this in a state that doesn't sell it?

[@ArnelZapataJr]

That front charge port just looks awkward af... It's a little too small for my lifestyle tbh.

[@glen2800]

Had my Kona electric for two months put 7200 miles on it and the battery died! Dealer doesn’t know when it will be back. Beware!

[@isDatBoi]

the back feel like... two car stack together.. this car got weird design front and back