Drove it and bought it. A huge improvement over my friends gen 1 Kona that is really a 2 seater with luggage. A week later I’m very impressed with the features and performance. The auto regen setting is brilliant. I disagree re noise level. It seems quiet compared to some other EV’s I have driven.

@Strand0410

4 ай бұрын

I bet these guys test drive more EVs more than you do, but sure, it 'seems quiet' compared to them

@GlitterGuru

3 ай бұрын

Good to hear! I’m looking at a great lease deal on these right now with $8k shaved off. Top limited trim with little down is only $250/mo 🤯

Nice review again! It was really nice to see a spare tire location. I was looking at L2 EVSEs and the cables seem to be typically 24 ft so pretty easy at home for a car like this I think. The EX30 is going to be the tough one in this class when it comes out IMO. BTW Did you and Zack have any luck installing a L2 charger at home? It seems like it will be needed in your business in the long run. My dad (84 year old retired farmer) got his going last week.

Thanks for another great video. Saw your had recent video on the gentlemen who small accident with his even and was going cost home more to fix than car cost. Is it really worth buying any full event until this is sorted ut.

Great video. When can we see the PILOT that’s not Trailsport ? Touring / Black edition ?

Excellent analysis!

How does the ride quality compare to the Niro EV? Niro appears to have a slightly longer wheelbase. Thanks

your vids are interesting, you make them better and better💕💕

I have zero interest in this car. Absolutely none however, I love hearing your take on it. Great job.

I keep thinking about the headlights placement, that probably will be a costly repair if you accidentally bump into something in a tight parking space. Eh, the active safety systems hopefully will do its job to prevent something like that happening

I think the previous model looked a lot nicer …

How much is a replacement battery for this one? What sort of things void the battery warranty?

@andreaspencer9813

5 ай бұрын

There is only one Hyundai battery warranty so it will be the same as what we reported. Impacts to the battery are not covered. But if you ride over something in an ICE vehicle and you do damage to the vehicle, it won't be covered either. If battery replacement costs are higher than what the vehicle is worth, it is a problem for any brand including Hyundai. As for how much does a replacement batter cost? Yes, that's a very good question, one we can't answer today. This is a wake up call for all brands not just Hyundai. Battery replacement costs need to come down or there has be a process in place where cells within the battery can be replaced to keep costs down. These vehicles have a battery at the bottom of the vehicle that goes from the front to the rear, how much does the battery protection cover actually protect the battery? Maybe an EV with greater ground clearance is a better option, so it doesn't sit so low to the ground. I don't know but we'll definitely keep digging so that consumers can make better choices and fully understand what they are getting into. This is all new but electric vehicles are not going away, they are the future, better processes need to be in place when evaluating damage to the battery cover and the battery.

@JWellingtonMoreno

5 ай бұрын

@andrea you are 100% correct. As a BMW i4 owner, I always hold my breath when going over speed bumps. There is one speed bump over my office that I actively avoid because it impacts the undercarriage. In my view - manufacturers should be held accountable for designing protections that can deal with day to day operations. It is a huge problem that needs to be addressed.

@robertt9342

26 күн бұрын

Mass production and hopefully increased standardization of atleast the sub components will allow replacement batteries to get much cheaper.

@BCNeil

26 күн бұрын

@@robertt9342 bullshit in 10 years cars will cost more.

That episode about the 60,000$ replacement battery got me thinking that I have to wait a lot longer to own an EV. Makes no sense to me. It's wasteful, rather drive my small car

@harriettanthony7352

5 ай бұрын

Beware! The $60K battery replacement stories have the markings of tricks like 'replace the blinker fluid' or ' your muffler bearings are worn out'. Nope, the EV owner and former decades longer gas car driver, does NOT think these tales are valid-its sheer dealer GREED!

@romeo9710

4 ай бұрын

I don't know about other EVs but I have 2 Teslas. One with 120k miles and a brand new one because my wife refuses to give me my Tesla back lol. They are probably the best cars i've ever owned. 60k for a battery replacement is fear mongering at best. You could just buy a whole new car for that much plus my batteries come with 100k warranty and I have secondary insurance on the battery for my older Tesla.

@thepab3072

4 ай бұрын

@@romeo9710 I'm still going to wait for 2035 to buy a full EV vehicle. My car is good for another 10+ years, by that time it will be better. Right now it's too expensive, they are mostly status vehicles.

Me and my friend are loyal fan of yours. After watching your last video on the misfortune of that IONIQ 5 owner with his battery, me and my friend had a discussion about electric vehicles. In the IONIQ 5 case, it was clear that Hyundai did not have a good system to address "that" maintenance issue/protocol. Do you think EV (and its dealership support system) is still ready for the market and potential car buyers? Or is it a brand by brand thing, while some brands we can really trust, and others are still questionable?

How far does it go with 4 adults n luggage, n at minus 40

Looks like a BRAUN electric razor.

@scynt

4 ай бұрын

thanks now cant stop seeing it

I miss the smaller Kona, it was such a great size for suburban driving. Hyundai at least still putting out some fun looking exteriors at least with every other compact/crossover/SUV almost all just looking like the same generic bricks.

Dojezd a spotřeba? Město/ dálnice? Diky

Zack, where is your lap belt @2:13?

@andreaspencer9813

5 ай бұрын

He has it on, just hidden under his shirt. The belt is all connected.

I just got myself the Hyundai Tucson hybrid and my daughter the Kona gas model. I was hoping they would have a hybrid in the Kona. Seems they’re going full gas or full EV and not the partial electrification. Anyway, early days, but we’re both happy so far. What I don’t understand is we both have the N-Line. My car has mesh/leatherette seats and hers has suede/leatherette that look more upscale. We both have 2024 NLine, why the design differences. Hyundai seems to be a bit all over the place even within a release year.

After that story about the battery replacement cost, I doubt many buyers will be flocking to the Koreans for their BEV's

What more can I say? Hyundai / Kai is not on my list of possible purchases. 😮

I was planning on the Mazda CX30 as a replacement I had my i30 in for a service and they had it on display and after a test I decided to get one end of the year as a support worker it’s a good idea and the reduction in cost is a major factor. I went with the base model and extended range.

I bought the Bolt EUV. This is very similar to the EUV, but alot cheaper then the Kona. Bought it last year, watch your videos, and a lot more from others. For the price Bolt EUV is still the winner.

The question about the power charger being in front... The problem with that front door is snow and ice gets in there. This was a problem on the earlier Kona EVs. (They are in Canada).

is the battery in this one more expensive than the whole car? Since I heard the news about the Ionia 5, I am a bit scare to buy another EV. Watched your Coffe&car video few days ago. The damage on the protection plate didn't look that bad and you have to write off the car. This just doesn't sound right.

Andrea, I think the question regarding the front charging door was more about accessibility during winter. I switched this summer from the GV60 to the electrified GV70 which has the front charging door. Being in Quebec, we had our first snow storm about 2 weeks ago and it got fairly cold right after.... meaning that the charging door got snowed in, then almost froze shut. And the door movement in the cold is a bit tight. Seeing this, I now carry some sort of spatula in the car, just in case I need to open that door on the road. Hope this answers a bit of the question!

@bcluett1697

5 ай бұрын

I see so many choices for things like charging doors that seem like winterization was an afterthought if they considered it at all. Some of the EVs just seem like California cars to me. Great down south but not so great for our crazy weather up here. I think of you guys and your ice storms as well. Good luck there from Newfoundland.

@martinh4174

5 ай бұрын

I believe on the kona Ev the front port is now heated

@lillynoble4701

5 ай бұрын

My Subaru gas door (side) always gets snowed in. Carry a credit card. But in Kona EV 2024, the charging door is heated. Shouldn't get frozen.

@jprusso224

5 ай бұрын

Good to know. I don't think it's the case for our GV70e. At least it's non-power operated, so I can "play" with it without damaging a motor.

With $50k battery replacement cost, I’m gonna stay away from EVs for the longest possible time

Even if you're not car shopping, watch A and Z for the sheer entertainment!

Nice

So how much is Hyundai going to charge us for the battery replacement this time around?

Is there any specific reason that you didn’t mention Volvo EX30 as a comparable car?

@ScubaSteveCanada

4 ай бұрын

The EX30 is not available in Canada.

The Kona in that color gives off a Robocop vibe. It would be cool if they started using the morse code H as their official badge since they already use it on the interior.

I laughed when Zack said what you get this thing, sweater is not included and he looking at close storage and said about the fries. How about this close storage as garbage. 😉 Great video Andrea! ☕️☕️

Re Wireless Apple Car Play. That feature is based on the 'head unit' (e.g. 'radio/connected vehicle unit) and the current version does not support wireless Car Play. For the Hyundai product line the updated head unit comes with the 2024 Kona. From what I've seen - and this is odd - the highest trim level (which I believe has a larger screen) does not have wireless Car Play. Odd...

I loved the look of it from the first pictures released. If it came as a hybrid with decent HP, I would buy it. Niro has hybrid but not much HP. My Mom had a 69 Cadillac Fleetwood and the color looks almost the same. It was called Wisteria.

So how much is it for a battery replacement on this one? Is it better than the $60k that it costs for an Ioniq?

@PatrixBest

5 ай бұрын

well it's 65kWh battery vs the Ioniq 5's 77 kWh battery so it will be less expensive because it is smaller, but still like 45-50k

Does the 5 year warranty cover the ev battery? What is its expected replacement cost? A 24 Honda CRV Hybrid comes in $5000 less but no tax incentive. So similar outlay in cost after a federal rebate. I think I’d roll the dice on a bigger fuel efficient CRV Hybrid that get 38-42 MPG. It too will at some point need a battery replacement but guessing that would be cheaper than replacing an EV’s battery.

@PatrixBest

5 ай бұрын

EV Battery is covered by its own 8-year 160000km warranty

How much is the battery if you need to replace it? :)

@ScubaSteveCanada

4 ай бұрын

Ask Hyundai Canada.

Kona, Niro, Soul. Lots of similar options from Korea which is nice, tough call over all.

1992 Buick Skylark sends its regards.

I have to say I wouldn't ever buy any EV or any other vehicle from Hyundai/Kia after the battery debacle with the one young man.

@BCNeil

5 ай бұрын

Exactly. How many of us could really handle a financial risk like that

@Xviperprime

5 ай бұрын

@@BCNeil BUT ............. since this battery is a bit smaller than the one in the bigger EV, it should only cost $40,000.00 to replace it in 2 years.

Love it! Looks like a small Ioniq 5. Never thought I would consider a Kona. I'll skip the Meta Blue - don't like anything "Meta."

Charging port is well located because next year it will have NACS and the cable will be able to reach the charging port without taking two charging spots

You might not be aware, but charging ports at the front can be an issue in wintery area. Ice and snow gets stuck on the front grill

@1xXNimrodXx1

5 ай бұрын

The front port has heating in this model for exactly this reason.

Did they give you the EV to drive because of the recent battery scandals?

@andreaspencer9813

5 ай бұрын

Actually we reviewed this before our battery replacement video went out.

Nice Kona EV, looks compact and ready for the city, but is it good for interstate motoring? Notice the purple 💜 in homage to the car colour and Andrea's matching jumper!

@1xXNimrodXx1

5 ай бұрын

Maybe as a Mildhybrid or PHEV version. The charging for long trips/interstate motoring would be a deal breaker. Ioniq6 would be the first choice here because its the most efficient in the Hyundai/Kia lineup and it charges blazing fast.

I have to agree with Zack. I'm not liking the front of the car. It looks like the back when viewing it quickly.

don t like the rear exterieur design, around the rear wheels ... boring ... but i like you 2 guys !!! happy holidays !

Surprisingly good cargo space for a subcompact EV. And having dedicated space for a compact spare is almost unheard of.

@bradsmith9189

5 ай бұрын

Do you not understand? It’s electric. Avoid at all costs…

@CptAngelKGaming

5 ай бұрын

@@bradsmith9189 Just like you've avoided proper education at all costs?

These are leasing great right now for anyone interested. Thinking of taking a short 2 year lease on a loaded Limited trim for only $250/mo to see how well an EV fits my lifestyle. Will probably swap it for the new EX30 or hopefully an ID2 GTI

$45,000 (US) to replace the battery if it gets damaged?

The story you did on the Ioniq 5 certainly had the desired effect. Hyundai/Kia, the same company by the way, have some splainin' to do.

My 2022 Elantra had wireless CarPlay. Unfortunately it was totaled in an accident. Everyone was ok though. Now I have the 2024 Kona SEL FWD. It also has wireless CarPlay. Chord needed at initial setup then totally wireless after that.

kinda suprise that you two will review a hyundai EV again~ I believe the 60k battery replacement takes out all potential customer

@andreaspencer9813

5 ай бұрын

We will continue to review all vehicles, it’s our job. But we have armed our viewers with more information when purchasing an electric vehicle from all brands.

@chuckwalla2967

5 ай бұрын

What is this 60 grand battery pack everyone's talking about?

@ScubaSteveCanada

4 ай бұрын

@@chuckwalla2967 It is the 77.4 KWh battery used in the eGMP platform, jointly used in Kia and Hyundai models excluding this Kona EV, the eNiro, the Soul EV.

So you did a story on the Iconic 5 costing $62,000 to replace the battery. Then I saw a Kia or Hyundai PHEV had to replace the battery for $15,000. I wouldn't recommend anyone buy any of these vehicles. Especially when they void the warranty.

Do not buy any Hyundai EV now until consumers have some answers from the manufacturer in relation to its battery cost and warranty terms.

I'd rather have a full-spec Kona than an entry-level Ioniq 5... The tech is just there for the money!! No problem with a little less range

What's the battery replacement cost on this one ?

@andreaspencer9813

5 ай бұрын

Yes, that's a very good question, one we can't answer today. This is a wake up call for all brands not just Hyundai. Battery replacement costs need to come down or there has be a process in place where cells within the battery can be replaced to keep costs down. These vehicles all have a battery at the bottom of the vehicle that goes from the front to the rear, how much does the battery protection cover actually protect the battery? Maybe an EV with greater ground clearance is a better option, so it doesn't sit so low to the ground. I don't know but we'll definitely keep digging so that consumers can make better choices and fully understand what they are getting into. This is all new but electric vehicles are not going away, they are the future, better processes need to be in place when evaluating damage to the battery cover and the battery. We can't be writing off new vehicles because the battery costs more than vehicle brand new. There's still lots to learn about battery replacement from all brands.

Further, the range on a cold Manitoba winter would be an issue especially on extended trip mileage. Go Ni.

so weird that the US is supposed to get a lower level trim - which i want, but still odd

Drove one the Chevy Bolt totally out, performs it in every aspect

@ScubaSteveCanada

4 ай бұрын

Unfair comparison. Hyundai have updated the Kona EV but GM actually canceled the original Bolt. It's like saying "why can't Hyundai sell the Kona EV for the same price as the Bolt"?

Bring on the Ioniq 7! (7 seater)

Why nobody mention ridiculously low instrument cluster. You have to take your eyes off the road and look down in order to check anything. It's like driving with speedometer laying on your laps. Such a weird feeling.

I love the design, but I do agree the front charge port is ugly

I have a Kona EV 2021 and the 12V battery only lasted 2 years. Also now Hyundai is back ordered 2 months on the replacement battery. So you are really screwed if your 12v battery dies. I bought a $169.99 battery elsewhere showed it to my dealer and they scoffed at it being the “wrong battery “ but they couldn’t provide me with a Hyundai (2year warranty) battery for almost $500. The 12V is really this car’s Achilles heel. Plus the fact that in Victoria BC you’d have to wait months just to get it into servicing due to lack of technicians. So buyer beware and if you do…carry a portable charger for your 12v battery.

$60k battery, btw.

@foxlake6750

5 ай бұрын

There is cost at end of life and replacement. What you save in gas, you pay in the end….kind of a deferred payment plan 😂

@justinandout

5 ай бұрын

@@foxlake6750 you don't save 60 grands on gas lol

'It's the most hideous car of the year'. Everybody sing.

Looks a little like the PT Cruiser from the back

I would so get the Kia Niro, this doesn’t get my attention if anything. I could see if that car was 25k okay maybe more reasonable but 36k from the start. No. And the whole car looks busy from the wheels and bumper but the interior looks good!

A power liftgate should really be offered. 2025 should get NACS.

I love pics of Andrea in the rear seat. Those pics always shine! I'm very curious how this will sell, being fwd only. I know winter tires will do the job, but not everyone sees it that way

BTW here in the US they now have a $7500 incentive and you can still get the tax credit if you lease!

The US model does have a power lift gate

So who won the wireless phone mirroring battle, Hyundai or Apple/Google? What pops up first when you press the nav button?

@ScubaSteveCanada

4 ай бұрын

HYUNDAI

@chuckwalla2967

4 ай бұрын

@@ScubaSteveCanada Good to know.

Hopefully they put metal protection on the bottom on this generation's pack.

@ScubaSteveCanada

4 ай бұрын

Nope.

Nice hyundai ev

Everytime there is a complaint about electric vehicles in the news about Hyundai the PR department works overtime to do damage control. What a timing. They get them a ev car to review right away after a mega bombshell review about the battery cost. Getting close to a million views in a few days for that one.

@Motormouth...

5 ай бұрын

This was recorded before we did the battery story.

@royyoon1229

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for clarifying that.

Despite the spam comments about EV battery replacement, I still appreciate your thorough reviews for EVs. Hard to find car reviews from a normal person's perspective. Keep up the good work!

@AcidFlash123

5 ай бұрын

Spam comments? They did a story themselves about a $60k battery replacement. Perhaps check it out.

@vulpixelful

5 ай бұрын

@@AcidFlash123 I saw it. The comments all said the same thing over and over and it doesn't really have bearing on the current EV review. That's spam. It's not spam if it's actually relevant to their review.

@AcidFlash123

5 ай бұрын

@@vulpixelful It certainly does have relevance. If a manufacturer treats customers in such a manner, then it is incumbent upon others to let people know the pitfalls of purchasing one of those manufacturer's vehicles. If someone was considering buying a Hyundai and watched the review, then they should be informed of the nightmare that they might have to endure if they purchase one.

The design may not be for everyone's taste,but for me it's more on the safety of the vehicle,than what it looks like.

Well going by your last vid, if you scratch the battery cover, the car is a right off, so why risk it.

@jamespaul2587

5 ай бұрын

It was written off because the owner dealt with the dealership rather than elevating to Hyundai corporate

@AcidFlash123

5 ай бұрын

@@jamespaul2587 The dealership is the manufacturers representative...it's all on the manufacturer to make things right. They didn't.

@jamespaul2587

5 ай бұрын

@AcidFlash123 they didn't contact Hyundai corporate, and the owner didn't either. Dealerships represent the brands however they are independent businesses.

@AcidFlash123

5 ай бұрын

@@jamespaul2587 The dealerships are the front line reps of manufacturers. If their reps treat customers this way, then Hyundai is going to lose a lot of customers, as I hope they already have. Hyundai has to make this right with the customer and sever ties with this dealer if they want to save any face. I just wish they said the name of the dealership so it could face the outrage it caused.

@jamespaul2587

5 ай бұрын

@AcidFlash123 agreed, the dealership should have involved corporate before the customer was quoted repair cost

people cry about the 800 V architecture. How easy is it to find a ultra rapid charger in the in this day and age

Hello Andrea... just bought the CX 5 Premium Plus for my wife . She loves it ! Thanks for your reviews .

@andreaspencer9813

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, congratulations, have fun with it!

Front Grill chargers are not a good idea. If you live in a snowy environment, the front of the vehicle gets filled with dirt & slush. Additionally, if you get into a small accident the charger may get damaged and could restrict your ability to charge.

@ScubaSteveCanada

4 ай бұрын

Did you know it's now heated? I had one for two years; yes, it would freeze but I just had to tap the ice away with a snow brush.

@robertt9342

26 күн бұрын

The front chargers also just look worse.

Doesn’t matter if people like any ev , unless car dealers are ready to have a battery buy back program to relieve the battery replacement costs . FORGET IT.

No thanks! Battery replacement costing more than the car 😂

The kona ev has a wait list obviously you have preferred treatment in the automotive sector I'm waiting for the 2025 toyota BZ5X 900 kms per charge according to my contact at the toyota plant in Woodstock

@realdeal8607

5 ай бұрын

Just get a Cybertruck😂

@ljpr360

5 ай бұрын

That's suggesting the worse panel gaps, build quality & reliablity in the industry vs​ some of the best (Toyota) @@realdeal8607

@ljpr360

5 ай бұрын

If it's a solid state battery it will.

I have the Hyundai Kona Ultimate 2022. After seeing your story I will be selling my EV. I'm not going to be on the hook for $60k!

I bet the battery costs more to replace than the entire car 😅

@gregholloway2656

5 ай бұрын

“What’s under the floor of this thing?” A $60k battery replacement. Too bad, because I really like the idea of less expensive EVs.

@marktevault57

5 ай бұрын

No EVs for me. Will re-evaluate in 2035. LOL

@jefftysoutube

5 ай бұрын

Probably has a protection plate to protect the battery protection plate.

@welbyroberto6581

5 ай бұрын

Charging door at the front grill is not ideal if you have a minor front end collision and couldn't access the port

@baohoaily

5 ай бұрын

@@welbyroberto6581don’t worry that minor front collision was gonna void the battery warranty. The battery that costs more than the vehicle. 🎉🎉🎉 keep it up Hyundie!

I was shopping for an EV, considered this a lot considering the payments on the Ultimate trim of the 24' Kona Ultimate vs other competitors but we decided to get a Niro Wave instead. It came down to having no air vents in the back seat, if you have kids back there, no heat in the legs. I'm surprised Hyundai would package things like that, they are some blunders for sure. Compare this to a Niro, even the mid Wind+ trim has vents back there and a powered tailgate, why.. I understand omitting heated rear seats, driver seat memory or even powered passenger seats, but really no rear events is not great. The vehicle otherwise is great, screens are big, newer CCNC infotainment system which supports wireless CP and AA, finally! but compare that to competitors, the Niro in the top Wave trim adds driver seat memory, powered passenger seat, heated rear seats, powered tailgate, air vents!. Everyone has different priorities, if you have cold feet, skip this one please, hell if you don't care for ventilated seats and some additional safety features, I think the Niro Wind+ would be a better buy... /rant over, sorry.. Zack and Andrea, keep rocking, greetings from Edmonton, only Canadian channel I watch, period!

Why not start including battery replacement cost following the recent revelations of the surcharge for EV Batterys. $60,000 battery for a $55,000 new car. Seems cheaper to scrap the old car and buy a new one rather replace the battery..

The 2023 mid level kia niro ev has power liftgate

Meta blue is not exclusive to the electric Kona I have 2024 Kona N line in Meta blue Gas vehicle only .

This design doesn’t work for me. In profile it looks like a sedan with lights in the fenders and then they just squished an SUV body on top of it with another set of lights.

I think it looks unapologetically different for sake of being different. It is not going to be a style that last. The last generation, albeit it somewhat small, looked absolutely brilliant and cute. I think this one is a total miss. Thanks for the video.

My dishwasher has a better design, what's going on?

Just hope you never have to replace the battery! lol.

@1xXNimrodXx1

5 ай бұрын

Here in germany they replace your battery within the first 8 years if the state of health drops below 80% free of charge on base of the battery warranty and there have been examples. But yeah In canada and the states there are so many stupid people, I can imagine that the warranty has to be different. (Pointing at the dude that was trying to charge his Iphone in the microwave)

Ooof that is ugly, but that's my opinion. Also, would not touch a Hynudai EV after charing 50 k for a new battery!

What’s under the floor of this thing 😆

@AcidFlash123

5 ай бұрын

A battery waiting to be replaced for $60k.

@satishkamble7493

5 ай бұрын

Good

After knowing it takes 60K Canadian Dollar to replace the battery, never mind about the Design.

Watch out with the pot holes!! You don’t want to be stuck with a $60,000 repair