Find the best Hyundai Kona Electric deals: locally.link/ZP06 Read the Hyundai Kona Electric review on our website: totallyev.net/hyundai-kona-electric-review/ Review of the Hyundai Kona Electric's audio system: totallyev.net/hyundai-kona-electric-audio-review-krell-system/ Video timestamps: Price & electric range: 00:00 Regenerative braking: 01:42 Charging: 03:47 Performance: 04:26 Cabin noise: 06:33 Interior tech: 07:22 Storage: 09:03 Comfort: 11:32 Exterior design: 12:49 Safety & visibility: 13:22 Verdict: 14:33

Love our 2022 Kona Premium 64Kwh just managed 305 miles on a full charge and can only see it go up as the weather gets warmer. Brilliant car to drive and so so comfortable.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

That's great range! What made you pick it over the alternatives on the market?

@pcjtech

2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyEV Lots of good reviews, also test drove the Mokka E and VW ID3. In terms of quality miles ahead of the Mokka and I would even say better quality than the ID3 and as for range better than both again. Really pleased with it. Thanks for your great review.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Really pleased to hear that, and glad you liked the review too :)

Great review. Lots of detail which I especially liked as I'm about to choose my first fully electric car and the Kona was at the top of my list. Your review, with great detail about all aspects of the car, has cemented that view. Thanks again!

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment Phil, much appreciated - glad you found the review was useful!

I have a 22 USA model which I got a month back. Some of the criticisms have been corrected. There is a usb socket at the back. Is a great car which qualifies for both state and federal rebates here. The facelift looks great as well.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it! Which trim and battery pack did you get?

Thanks for this great review.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure, glad you liked it!

Great video and commentary. I've got the Kona electric ultimate, and it's loaded up with tons of tech. I would say that my Android S10 quite happily runs Android Auto wirelessly? In terms of value, I think the Kona electric is absolutely spot on. I regularly manage around 320 miles range, and that's not driving especially frugally. The radar guided cruise control is great on motorways, and the safety kit is outstanding at this price. Using the paddles to break takes some getting used to, but once I'd cracked it, I hardly ever needed to hit the actual brake pedal. Power seats for passenger & driver seems a little overkill at this price, but it makes swapping seat positions after the wife easy - but a memory function would have been even nicer!? I find the head-up display to be a great driving aid, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road at all times. I had one in my old Peugeot 3008, I enjoyed using it & all cars should get one eventually. The driving aids keep you in your lane & one the road, and apply brakes if the radar spots a potential collision coming up. The high beam assist, which switches high beams off when a car approaches, then switches it back on when the coast is clear, is just one of the little things that now looks after itself, making the Kona such an effortless car to drive. Having said that, put your foot down & it gets to 60mph in around 6 seconds if the Michelin Primacy 4 tyres are swapped out for something sportier, or around 7 seconds on the Primacy's. I prefer more rane to extra acceleration - around 7 seconds is more than enough for me! I'd 100% recommend getting one, especially the Ultimate version, which adds heated rear (outer) seats, electric sunroof, power seats & the HUD.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your detailed experiences, glad you're enjoying it!

@jennifer5001

Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of getting a Kona this year but am curious about the battery replacement costs and if it’s covered under Hyundai’s warranty? Please let me know if possible tried searching online and only got vague answers

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

We don't have the answer, but suspect it'll be £10-15k to replace the battery alone. Hopefully it isn't something you'll have to do. Best asking your dealer for some more info! And yes, the battery is covered for an extended time under warranty.

I have my Kona Electric Ultimate on order but looking at a wait until around October due to chip shortages, can`t wait, had test drive and found it to be a great little car.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

When did you place your order?

@MichaelJones-ie4eq

2 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine near the end of March, expecting delivery mid June, then was told none were being delivered at present as the production was waiting on chips

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Ah darn!

Hi I have a kona 64kw premium in Dark Knight Grey on order , arriving hopefully October/November.Retiring only the 2 of us so rear seating space not an issue or boot size.I had considered the Kia Nero,but the Kona had more range and more safety tech for less money.Also you had the option of having a heat pump.On my test drive, having never driven one before,much better drive than petrol or diesel a really impressive car

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it so much that you ordered it! When do you take delivery?

I have one and it's very nice! I went for the 64kw battery, In the winter, i get 220 miles and the summer 300 plus miles!

@TotallyEV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

The regen stages can be set per drive mode profile in the infotainment section in the settings.

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

As per the video, it's been removed.

@Rych

Жыл бұрын

@@TotallyEV maybe I'm on a different firmware?, as on my facelift Kona, when I switch between drive modes exactly the same as you show in the video, it retains it's regen level.

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

Could be!

@cristianpopa3132

Жыл бұрын

The option has been removed in the latest firmware update but you can still access it if you type "recuperation" in the search box of the settings menu, the option for the 3 drive modes will appear to set up the default Regen for each

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I’ve ordered a Kona 2022 Ultimate 64kwh with heat pump. Can’t wait to get it but It’s a long wait sadly…. Been 2 months since ordering however got another 4 months to wait 🥺.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Great choice, but sorry to hear about the lead time! What made you pick it?

@AliKazi

2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyEV the range, the tech and it was reasonably comfortable smooth ride. 👌 Can't wait to get it

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

@@AliKazi thanks for sharing, let us know what you make of it when you take delivery!

Ordered this back in April after a change of heart from the MG ZS EV (didn't need the extra space in the MG and the faster speed of this kona was perfect for me). But delivery time has recently changed from mid-september to early Jan :(

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Damn, sorry to hear that, hopefully, it'll be worth the wait!

Newer really liked the name or the low placed lights, but kind of like the car anyway. It is probably one of the best electric cars you can buy.

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

i got ionq but its 205 miles i talked to the dealer to replace it and he agreed to give me kona electric Ultimate on 26/10/2022 i am so happy i cant wiat

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

Amazing, enjoy!

Despite telling us you had a heastpump installed in this model, when showing the "engine" bay 4:30 , there was a distinct lack of a heatpump in the bay. (should be left side looking into the bay)

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

The range achieved and the information we were given by Hyundai UK claim it had a heat pump - not sure what more we can say!

@jamed63

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they fibbed, I have same car, your heat pump is missing.

We have ordered a new Kona Ultimate E V. and were very pleased with the test drive. When we ordered it we were told there was a memory system for the driver's seat adjustment (both of us drive and use 2 different driving positions). I have now looked at a couple of reviews for the model, which have not mentioned this facility. We will be very disappointed if the vehicle does not come with this facility as this is why we chose the "Ultimate" model with the electric seats,

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

From memory, pun intended, it doesn't have memory seats - but do let us know otherwise!

@robertdoran3406

2 жыл бұрын

​@@TotallyEV We have an ultimate on order too. The dealer told us that the electric seats do not have memory. Shame as we both drive but not enough to dissuade us from our order. We also ordered the heat pump which will save mileage loss when cold and using the heating as well as when we have the air conditioning on in summer. We are told we should expect the car in November/December. Our Nissan Leaf is for return in March. I think we should make a profit on the resale of the Leaf even if return before March.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing thanks for sharing and sounds like a great order you have there!

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Im confused, you state the range you achieved with a heat pump however at 4:34 the engine bay clearly has no heat pump, was that a different car?

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

No it was this one - was told by Hyundai UK that this model had it fitted. Thus, can only go based off what the manufacturer has mentioned.

@jamed63

Жыл бұрын

@@TotallyEV The pump would be in the empty space to the left of the motor cover, also if the cover is removed their are aftermarket containers that can be fitted as a FRUNK for cable storage etc

I had a look at the kona when I was buying our 2nd BEV but one look at the back seats (minuscule) and the boot made me buy a much roomier car with a larger boot; the Renault Zoe, and now I'm on my 2nd Zoe a wonderful BEV.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're liking the Zoe! But the range isn't anywhere near as good as the Kona Electric - what mileage do you get in yours?

@wilkoone9155

2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyEV our Zoe & our VW ID3+ match each other on range & with CCS charging we don't have range anxiety on either.

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough, thanks for sharing!

@ikayokat2660

2 жыл бұрын

Same here except I picked a MG ZS EV because the Kona lacked room

Is there a refresh in 2023?

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, there's already one that's been announced for 2022, it'll replace the current model (2021 Facelift) which was on review!

@Bazbolly

Жыл бұрын

I’ve an Ultimate 64Kwh on order for delivery next year. Just curious now if I will receive the model as per the video or something updated which I may or may not prefer. I do like that the current model has physical buttons.

@TotallyEV

Жыл бұрын

It should be the current model!

No true one pedal driving is a huge downer

@TotallyEV

9 ай бұрын

Yup!

@davelocktalk

4 ай бұрын

It's good enough on level 3

Talk about a complete step backwards, do these companies know what they are playing at....

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

In what way?

Never was!

@TotallyEV

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

Electric, but not a SUV