Great review Tommy... I absolutely love my I5. Got it in the end of February and I already have well over 14,000km on the clock. It's been flawless in every way and I smile every time I get behind the wheel. It's also a fantastic sleeper, no one knows just how quick this thing is at a stop light

Test drove the kona, but it was tiny. Back seat room less than my Golf it would've replaced. Tried to buy a Chevy Bolt EUV which is much larger, but couldn't because of the recall. Have an ioniq 5 on the way, it just checks all the boxes,albeit a bit of a reach in terms of price for me. I'll also comment that the RWD in snow mode did great on ice packed roads here in Canada on the day of my test drive. It was a confident feeling vehicle.

@BigMaxGames

2 жыл бұрын

Adrian, you won't regret your decision. I have the I5 Ultimate and it's been absolutely brilliant. I live in Ontario and got caught in our last big snow storm. The car performed brilliantly, even better than out Santa Fe AWD.

@waynebinky

Жыл бұрын

@@BigMaxGames Doesn't the Ultimate have AWD? The preferred model only has RWD. We live in an area where there is lots of unpacked snow and feel the FWD would do better. maybe I'm just thinking about ICE vehicles where all the weight is in the front.

@BigMaxGames

Жыл бұрын

@@waynebinky I have a colleague that bought the RWD model and he had absolutely no issues last winter. He said it drove like a tank, super stable.

@waynebinky

Жыл бұрын

@@BigMaxGames Good to know. Asked a sales person about the EV's and RWD in the snow. He had no idea. Decided to just get a RAV4 hybrid due to all the waiting time.

if you have a bigger budget, go for the Ioniq 5 but if you’re looking for a better bang for the buck where money is an issue go for the Kona

Charge port location - convenient? Yes. But even a simple fender-bender could put the car out of commission. Considering most collisions involve front/rear ends intriguing choice.

@xalener

2 жыл бұрын

I think EVs should make having multiple charging ports standard. Like, one on every corner/side.

@andrewl8251

2 жыл бұрын

My exact thought

@andrewl8251

2 жыл бұрын

Same issue I have with radar sensors at the front

I can tell you which one I went for, I've leased the Kona as the Ioniq 5 wasn't available to me. I was hoping the Kia e-niro or EV6 was available but sadly no. No regrets though, the Kona is a great car, very efficient EV. Interesting to see the American market gets Nexen tyres whilst we get Michelin tyres on our European spec Kona.

@Digikidthevoiceofreason

2 жыл бұрын

Tires*. There is no y in tires.

@Moggster23

2 жыл бұрын

@@Digikidthevoiceofreason you're correct there is no y in tires but there is a y in tyres.

@lemongavine

2 жыл бұрын

I got my Kona in April of 2021. I wanted a Tesla Model 3, but the wait was 16-weeks. I was able to get the Kona off the lot. And yes, a great car for the money.

@Moggster23

2 жыл бұрын

@@lemongavine I would of liked a Model 3 as well but unfortunately Tesla are not on the leasing scheme. I took the Kona out for a little road trip on Monday and was pleasantly surprised to see an average of nearly 5 miles per kWh.

@lemongavine

2 жыл бұрын

@@Moggster23 yes. I get that efficiency as well, unless I'm going fast on the highway. Back roads, the car can easily get well-over 300 miles of range.

In some states, state rebates are MSRP limited. KonaEV qualifies for NY $2K, Ioniq5 is >$42K max MSRP in all trims and gets $500 rebate only. Kona is the affordable option. Ioniq5 is all the wonderful news, but, at the end of the day, these are cars, not homes, not status. Kona EV.

Hello Tommy, Good video. Very interesting. It makes me think that if the ev pick-ups stays non affordable like they are today, i'm gonna look at a different size of vehicule. So this one attracts me a lot. 500 km is a lot of driving in one charge.

@KalleSWBeck

2 жыл бұрын

This is what I did for now. Small EV for daily driving and kept my truck for trips and hauling.

@ShippyJack

2 жыл бұрын

@@KalleSWBeck pop a hitch on your ev and get a small 4x8 utility trailer! You could get rid of the truck.

Kona is rated at 415kms range but my brother has gotten up to 500kms in perfect conditions. The Ioniq5 in preferred trim RWD has either rated 354kms or 488kms range. Price wise the Kona EV and Ioniq5 RWD LR are $8000 apart. But at $42,000 and $50,000 respectively after gov incentives…neither are what I would call bargains. The Tesla Model 3 RWD would be the one to get if Tesla hadn’t raised the price so drastically over the last year…they are now $64,000…making either Hyundai products one of the top choices in EVs in Canada.

I have the 2019 Kona and i love it, really fun to drive, quick and responsive, (beats most fossil cars on the road) and buying it second hand there is absolutely no EV that offers the same range for the bucks, unless you want a Zoe 🤣

@990Hyper

2 жыл бұрын

that's why i got a used one 🙂

@billplaschka9279

2 жыл бұрын

Here in Ontario Canada the used ones are more expensive than the new ones. The Kona EV is attainable if you drive to out of the way dealerships while the Ioniq5 is a year long wait.

@barearerarehare

2 жыл бұрын

@@billplaschka9279 ah damn, that sucks, i can only speak for the Norwegian marked anyway 😅

Is that a footstep on the top of the seat ??

Great video Tommy as always. "Looks like a futuristic VW Rabbit" can't be much of a compliment LOL...I know you like rabbits. Thanks for the video.

That charger port on the Kona is very vulnerable to damage, particularly in low speed fender benders or pull-in bumps where normally it wouldn’t be a huge deal

@anglosaxonmike8325

2 жыл бұрын

An internal short-circuit may occur in the lithium-ion battery. This could increase the risk of fire. Hyundai recall code: 11EVTEMP - 11D043 Affected models: Kona EV, Ioniq EV Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 82 000

@jamesi34

2 жыл бұрын

That’s an interesting point I never considered, could be a pricy fender bender!

Im curious about something, and this is something I could probably contact the Hyundai dealership for an answer on but since neither one of these two vehicles are offered in the state that I live in, I know that I can go out of state to pick one up but can I get it serviced/repaired in my home state?

@jeffreywong6842

2 жыл бұрын

Tech needs to be EV certified before they can work on the car. If they are not currently selling in your state, I doubt your local service center will have techs certified.

@travisp11

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreywong6842 I agree

Bought sel ionic 5 rwd 57400 total in sw florida bought 9 days ago. 3000 dealer markup.

I have the Kona electric and I love it I bought it as really a tool because I drive a lot and I couldn’t keep affording to pay the gas prices well so as a tool I bought it for it works great I’ll actually get close to 300 miles a charge with highway in around towns driving but it is mostly around town probably 60/40. I looked at the ionic matter fact is buying mine used and it was in the show room I mean it’s nice but it was in my budget so I ended up getting a 2019 Kona with 30,000 miles on it that had a battery replaced because of an issue that the private the old owner had. $27000

Great comparison for future EV drivers, looking at what Hyundai is offering with these two really different models! Thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘

Here in Canada, the 2023 KONA starts at $46,900 and the 2022 IONIC5 is $47,550. Not a big difference. Did the 2023 Kona make changes from the 2022 Kona that warrant the small price difference or are we just getting hosed up here?

Tommy, iam looking for an Ev but so far i have not found one anywhere on earth that is just as good as my current car. The kona takes 47 minutes to fully charge. The kona has a max range of 300? And all for 35 thousand? Not bad. But iam a luxury car man. Even still to this very day, the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood is considered to be american luxury. No one makes a smooth riding car like that anymore. I have not yet seen an Ev that is luxury. Tesla dosent make a luxury car. Now i have a Buick Lacrosse hybrid. It is luxury compared to many EVs if not all. It takes me 7 minutes or less to fuel and that includes running in and grabbing a coffee. My range is 402 to 408 depending on speed and maneuvering. But at a straight 70 mph straight cruising, i get 407, 408. At 20,000 dollars, it's paid off. I keep it cleaned, waxed and polished at all times so it looks damn good. When i travel to Florida from Pennsylvania i make great time due to the fact that i travel by night when everyone is home and out of my way. I would loose that travel time if i had to sit every 200 to 300 miles for 30 to 45 minutes. If you come out with a luxury EV that has a range of 400 miles or greater, an EV that takes 7 to 10 minutes to fully recharge and all for 20 thousand dollars or less! I will definitely buy it immediately!!!!! But so far i have found nothing but! There is an EV that is far greater than any car. Highspeed bullet train technology, still not available in the mighty United States of America. For all you people who are gong ho on electric vehicles, highspeed bullet train technology is fast, and fully electric, they require 0 charging and their range is unlimited. I could eliminate that 12 to 18 hour drive to Florida, park my car and take the bullet and would reach my destination in 6 to 8 hours and enjoy a meal too. EVs must improve greatly before i buy one and the ultimate EVs doesn't even exist in the mighty United States of America which is something we should of had decades ago. They only exsist in the far more advanced countries of the far east and Europe where they have a better infrastructure and economic growth than the United States of America. So far in my explorations of electric cars, There's nothing that supersedes my buick lacrosse hybrid and if anyone knows different, please tell me and I'll buy it. I dont get involved with trends. So much for wisdom. Highspeed bullet trains and maglev super train technology, the new american dream....

I want the IONIC 5. Any place selling at MSRP and not adding the COVID Tax?

Visited our northern neighbours in Oslo over the weekend, we all know that they are going electric faster than anyone. But even taxis were Teslas, Hyundai Ioniq5 and saw at least one Polestar 2. They subsidies EV's with the oil production so the price of EV's is about half of what it is here in Sweden

Any idea when the ionic 5 N spec release date is?

Ionic for me. Must be close to the EQC Mercedes, but for now I’ll stick to my Merc which is a blast..

Great Scott! DeLorean Motor Company is offering the first public look at its Alpha5 electric vehicle. An online gallery highlights the coupe's futuristic interior and sleek exterior-complete with iconic gull-wing doors. Texas-based DMC teased the development of a new sports car

For me Kona was the winner in a matter of seconds when seeing and trying in real life. I don't want to make it a roast, but you contradicted your own point too. While the Ioniq5 has 200kW+ DC charging why the need for reclining seats? I have a Kona and haven't sat in the car while charging ever, yet this baby has much slower charging speed (and I haven't used better than 50kW charger). Other than interior space and better quality materials, there is no advantage to the Ioniq5, meanwhile you get gadgets you hardly ever need and a lot worse kWh efficiency (fuel economy?). I think the Ioniq5 is a great car though, only not at it's price tag. At that price range you can already get an Enyaq EV much better equipped.

Where is the gv60 comparasion???

Until they lower the price of the Kona, the new Bolt EV is a far better option as they compare so much better to each other than the Kona compares to the Ioniq 5, in a whole different category.

Front grille of the Ioniq5 is so much better looking. Most EV grilles' like the Kona look so bland.

There is room for both. There is nothing wrong with a drop in ev power train as long as that car or truck is at a lower price than the purpose built BEV with the latest tech. I personally would encourage Hyundai to drop in EV power trains in all of their model while developing pure BEV too.

I like the Ionic 5...cool looking 80s style square headlights.. Nice work Tommy!! Looks a bit like futuristic 87' Dodge Omni

@Digikidthevoiceofreason

2 жыл бұрын

Ioniq *

@lemongavine

2 жыл бұрын

Right! The Omni. That’s what it looks like but I couldn’t put my finger on it.

I see they are still using the Cherokee KL front end that no one liked...lol

Please tune your guitar before playing. You need to practice at slower speeds first to make sure you aren't so sloppy when it's sped up

What I don't like is when you talk about the price and saying it starts at. Thats not true anymore

The Kona is uglier, smaller, and just plain BAD. Ioniq 5 is the ONLY good choice.

@jimclay1969

2 жыл бұрын

People think about the first generation the same way, we purchased a used 2016 leaf, 107 mile EPA Range, during the summer we get about 140, have put on 38k miles on it and only replaced tires and wiper blades. Every car will work for different applications. Ugly does not equal bad.

@Digikidthevoiceofreason

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimclay1969 No ugly does not equal bad “performance” at all. However ugly is ugly and personally I wouldn’t even give it a second glance….without gagging that is.

Kona EV is good around 35k, but I'll go id4 for the 40-45k range. A much better vehicle

Looks like a fish from some angles! 🤣 Reminds me of looking at a dozen eggs in a carton resembling what you see at a Tesla supercharger location 🥚 Minus the umbilical cords of course…

The Ioniq5 is the EV6, not the Kona

Your videoing is not good so how stop zooming in and out and moving your iPhone too much.

The Kona has a rear wiper. Automatic win.

@Matt-Ionman

2 жыл бұрын

😆

Game changers?

@jamespaul2587

2 жыл бұрын

Not until they produce sufficient quantities to meet demand

I test drove a Hyundai a few months ago after all the hype they're getting and was frankly unimpressed. While they no longer are styled like a bag of doorknobs, they're still the cheap cars they've always been. Also, that Ioniq5 is NOT going to age well...particularly the models with the matte paint.

@bigdi77

2 жыл бұрын

Blah blah blah blah blah

@1970351C2V

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigdi77 I mean, they're smaller pieces of junk than a Mitsubishi...

@bigdi77

2 жыл бұрын

@@1970351C2Vblah blah blah blah blah

@allentoyokawa9068

2 жыл бұрын

Korean cars are trash and are going through yet ANOTHER lawsuit

@bigdi77

2 жыл бұрын

@@allentoyokawa9068 Ford just had a big recall on engine could catch on fire. Keep that same energy with them to

That Kona EV is easily 1 of the most awkward looking, ugly vehicles ive seen in quite some time. Truly hideous

@lemongavine

2 жыл бұрын

It was better looking before the 2022 refresh. The front end was more subtle and the fender flares were matte black. The body-colored flares make it look awkward for sure. They should have left well enough alone.