I apologize for the tired Kyle presenting today's video! Since I'm running out of the door to drive out to California, some of the Out of Spec team will be working with this vehicle testing its range and charging curve! I wanted to at least share my 2 cents about the Kona and it was great and refreshing to take it for a little drive. If it could charge faster than mid 70kW peak range, it would be a totally fantastic car!

@garyclark6747

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully a 🍩 test. 😏. A tossible EV on the E-GMP platform🤔…two seat replacement for the Kona….AWD….60% rear bias…the EV3. YES‼️

@SpecialKthx

2 жыл бұрын

please compare ID4 AWD vs Ioniq5 ultimate!!!, they are sold at almost the same price here in Canada

@kcguy8864

Жыл бұрын

Hey Kyle, how tall are you? Tryna convince my girl to get this car but shes concerned about space

I have to give props to Kyle, he saved my cars life just a few days ago as I was out & about in the salt flats trying to capture epic footage and found myself stuck in the mushy terrain; out of nowhere this guy shows up with traction tracks to the rescue! Thanks so much Kyle 🙌

I have a 2021 Kona. Really love it. Looks like nothing but surprises a lot in many ways, especially efficiency and acceleration

I am with you on buying out of state, Kyle. I wanted a 2019 Kona EV at the time so I got one in CA. Same with my current Polestar 2. Unfortunately enthusiasts go to great lengths to get a car they actually want whereas the average consumer would consider such an option wildly inconvenient and get a different, oftentimes lesser car in favor of buying close to home. As for the battery, Hyundai switched to SKI away from LG and there have been no known issues with the SKI battery packs also used in the e-Niro. And you are 100% correct - the 2019 -2021 Kona EV had a plastic screen HUD.

I got to test drive one a couple weeks ago and really liked it. I walked out when I saw they wanted to mark it up by $8k! I love the look and size of the Kona EV but I think you just get more for your money with the ID.4, so I decided to hold out for one of those.

@sko1beer

2 жыл бұрын

Outrageous cars getting marked up

@evlshep

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I can probably buy a tesla with the additional mark up.

Never miss one of your videos! Thanks for this.

One advantage of the Kona EV is its size. At 4.2m, it’s over 1/2 meter shorter than Ioniq 5 ou TM3. It’s more practical in Europe where roads and car park spaces are smaller than North America or Australia. And such a small car with such a range and efficiency, there aren’t many in the market. Also, for those with a smaller budget, it’s now easy to find second hand Kona EV models 😉

This is my second Kona EV, I had a 2019 that I put over 40k miles on. Not 1 issue. Was rear ended last January, had it repaired and traded in for a 2020 Ultimate in March. Could not be happier with this car. Currently it has 17k on it with zero issues. I commute 120 miles a day and charge it daily. My only complaint would be the tires it came with, which I swapped out the day it came home.

@skepticalmechanic

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 2021 and I’m loving it! Only 6,679 so far…

@kvnzng

2 жыл бұрын

Which tires did you swap to?

@travissievers402

2 жыл бұрын

What tires did you go with? And how has it impacted your range efficiency? I'm still running the Nexen's on mine but am thinking about going to all season's.

Great review, as always. I’m looking at the Kia EV6, which you praise for is performance. My concerns with it are: only wired Apple CarPlay, visibility in back, battery overheating that occurred when you tested it in preproduction and pricing and availability which will be well above MSRP. Dealerships in Portland say 5 to 6 K above MSRP and a 3-6 month wait. Would like to know if Kia has fixed the overheating issue. Keep those great reviews coming!

Very enjoyable vid Kyle (love your channel), your enthusiasm for the car is shared by Auto Expert KZreadr, John Cadogan who bought a Kona EV as his first venture into EVs. He's a smart cookie & quickly identified that the eco tyres were holding it back, so he spent a mere AU$1000 for alloys shod with Michelin Pilots & it completely transformed the car. 👍 I definitely feel that there's a place for a small efficient runaround like the Kona EV, I hope Hyundai keep it in the range & upgrade it to a purpose-built EV platform.

A great video. We hope to take delivery of a new Kona Ultimate in the next couple of weeks and are really excited about it. We live in the U.K.

love watching videos on this, i have one on order here in the UK, due late december 21 will be my 1st ever electric car. might even do some videos on it myself and start a channel. lol, be intersting to see how it does in the dead of scottish winter

@laxlax9960

2 жыл бұрын

I live in London and we got one in November. Trust Me you wont look back at ICE vehicles. After the smoothness of this car.

I'm a new owner of a Niro EV. I would have bought the Kona but size made a difference. I use my Niro as a daily commute vehicle, 250km per day. It's saved me a ton already over my Tuscon which I also loved. The Kona and Niro definitely still have a place. They're smaller than the Ioniq5 and EV6 by a large amount and in a city like Toronto, that matters. That being said, I do have a Runway Red EV6 on order, I managed to get one of only 200 cars coming to Canada. The final decision was made after watching your review of it. And I apologize for yesterday's comment about not liking Hyundai Kia.

I love my 21 Kona ultimate. Yes it has the hud which is great. The Kona is perfect for me for my 25 mile commute and errands. And I have taken it on 2 hour trips(one way) several times. I leased it for cheap and when the lease is up there will be many other options available at that point in time. It’s my first EV and so far I really like it. For what it has, how it rides and it’s efficiency it’s hard to beat. I have snows for it but my real snow vehicle will be my new Tucson hybrid, another great Hyundai product!

@Dave--FkTheDeepstate

Жыл бұрын

Still have and love your '21 Kona EV? Any issues so far? Do you use Blue Link much? I've read about some reliability problems.

I got the Kona Ev Ultimate 2021 this year. And I love it. Save me money since dc charging is cheap, and miles range is really not bad. And the charge speed isn't really that bad that all. Very fun and comfortable to drive, and rebates are amazing on this vehicle still. I wanted to get the ioniq 5 this year but I decided to wait and get the Ioniq 7. I can't wait to see the concept of Ioniq 7 in the LA Auto Show!!!

So cool! Love the efficiency.

I bought this car last Monday and I love it. We had -18 Celsius this week and although having heat on drains the battery quite a bit I doubt that it will be an issue unless you want to drive 250 km per day with the heat cranked. When we hit -30 Celsius I’ll find out more.

I would love an in depth review of the 2022 Kona EV. Ill hopefully be in the market for an EV soon and really love the size and efficiency of the Kona!

Just doing some Canadian comparisons... the 2021 Preferred and Ultimate packages came with the heat pump , while the "Essential" did not. For 2022 - they've dropped the Essential package and are keeping the heat pumps. Ultimate still has the 8" HUD. Last year's front fascia with the dimpled design helped to hide the charging door , since it had an mirrored "opening" on the driver's right. This year's looks too much like a Tesla nose. Starting prices this year are $44,000 and $49,000 for the two models , and the Ioniq 5 is supposed to start at 46K Essential (base) 49K Preferred/54K Preferred Long range (rwd). So it's going to be a tough sell for the much smaller Kona at those prices. Plus the rebate incentives available (5000 Federal/3000 provincial) will apply to the Kona and the Ioniq.

@smoguli

2 жыл бұрын

The ioniq 5 is also rated to tow up to 2,000lbs, the Kona isn't

Cant wait to see your review of ioniq5 or ev6 or gv60. I know Bjorn did his range test on the ioniq5 and I wasn't overall impressed by it.. The charging rate is nailed perfect, but I had better hopes the range was going to be better than Bjorn posted. Features on the Hyundai/Kia is spot on and the package is there.

@marfrandema1884

2 жыл бұрын

For America the car should have a slightly bigger battery 77kWh vs europe 72kWh.

@robertduklus6555

2 жыл бұрын

@@marfrandema1884 Europe gets exactly the same battery 77.4 kwh. Considering the obesity in america they surely should put a bigger battery and motors. At least us version will have a feeder instead of front trunk.

The first Out of Spec video I saw was the trip you did in the Kona through Pennsylvania. You got stuck in that rain storm and the EA charger wasn't working so you stayed in the hotel and the fire alarm was going off or something. Haha! Good times.

@RobertHanna

2 жыл бұрын

And I've been watching ever since!

It‘s 64 kWh usable. I have to comment on the same thing again: You ALSO get more regen when just hitting the brake pedal. Even more than with the pedal at the steering wheel. Up to almost 150 kW.

Also wish I could see you this weekend. If you ever come to Vegas let us know

I'm not a fan of having the charge port in the front. One minor tap in an accident and you may lose access even of the car is driveable. I prefer a rear side location.

I paid MSRP 34K for a base '22 Kona in Irvine, CA. Net cost is slightly under 30K after $7500 Tax Credit and 2K CA rebate (delayed). Hellava deal!!

If possible can you test or comment on your view of the headlamp brightness and its angle. I think because its mounted low down it might shine upward making it uncomfortable for other road users.

I know this video is a few months old, but I'm currently considering leasing the Kona EV/Niro EV vs. Ioniq5/EV6. The e-GMP twins have terrible lease rates, while the Kona/Niro have good rates. All the dealers I've talked to said that the reason for that is because Hyundai/Kia do NOT pass through the $7500 federal tax credit to you for leasing the Ioniq5/EV6, but do for the Niro/Kona. This only applies to leasing. For a purchase you still get that up-tp $7500 tax credit.

I have a 2021 Kona that I got after your earlier videos. I looked at Niro too, but Hyundai gave a way better price than Kia. I love it, it's very efficient I get 300 miles, quick, more hatchback-y than SUV-y which I love... The only complaints I have are, as you mentioned grip in the rain which is really not good on the highway I am very cautious, and the missing adaptive cruise because it's a Limited model. Since it's a lease I will upgrade to Ioniq 5 after the lease. But I am very glad I came across your videos and chose Kona over other options I was looking at cars.

@bradleycross5987

2 жыл бұрын

Given recent car pricing you might want to buy out the Kona lease and then possibly sell it privately; If Leasing company will let you :)

Interesting discussion. I think the Kona SEL hits a great price point for what you get. We live in AZ, so can't get one here. We were thinking about buying one in the Bay area and having a fun road trip home

This car and the Ioniq5 are not offered in NC, but I'm going to have to drive to VA to test drive the Ioniq5 when it comes out.

From what I've read, the Winter Package includes a heat pump.

As far as the efficiency/consumption of the Ioniq 5 goes, it's getting hammered pretty good on some of the Euro KZread channels like Bjorn's and Chris Rifa channels. Also on the Ioniq 5 forum people there are really complaining a lot about it not coming even close to Hyundai's claims. Personally I'm still all in on the Ioniq 5 and can't wait to see them here in the US

Hyundai have sorted out the battery problem in the 2012-22 models. I had my 2019 Kona batteries changed two months ago , the whole process was seamless and efficient.. Plus a $530 voucher on future services as a "sorry for the inconvenience ".

@scotts2286

2 жыл бұрын

What was the issue with your battery?

@starvictory7079

2 жыл бұрын

Here in Sweden still have heard nothing, not even if our car is due to get a battery replacement. I mean ourd has Nexen tyres so it must have the LG battery. Bought it in Aug 2020 it says made in March or something. Very unclear!

I used to own a 2020 Kona Electric Ultimate (used to be the highest model) and I was really impressed with the interior technology and the amazing efficiency (similar to our Model 3 LR except in the winter). However, after it got past 10k miles, it started having problems. The adaptive cruise control would randomly stop working and when it did, you would have no cruise control at all, dealer couldn’t figure out why and couldn’t fix it. 2 of the door lock actuators failed. The electric motor had to be replaced because it started making noise. The battery issues were the final straw, and combined with the huge inflation of in used car market, we were able to sell it for $2500 more than what we owed and bought a 2021 Model 3 LR to replace it. The Tesla isn’t a great car, but it’s better than the Kona in many ways. The Kona was fine, but the ride quality wasn’t good, the brake system is horrible and so difficult to modulate, the road noise was very Tesla like. It was a fine car overall but had some significant faults. We kept our 2019 Bolt instead of the Kona even though the Kona was a better car on paper. The car market is way different now (we bought ours right at the beginning of the pandemic when car dealers were desperate to unload their stock) and got more than $10k discount.

@0hypnotoad0

2 жыл бұрын

Similar experience for me. I'll be trading in for an ID.4 I think. Have had motor issues, wheel bearing issues, AC leak and finally the battery recall, all in the span of 3 years and 40,000 km. As a complete package its a really stellar FWD car, but overall it really is just too slapped together. Seems Hyundai didn't even make most of the vehicle themselves, with pretty much the entire powertrain being supplied from OEMs, it's no wonder that their technicians can't seem to resolve the relatively common problems. At the moment there's just much better offerings coming out from other manufacturers, and this facelift model still doesn't have AWD available.

@nc3826

2 жыл бұрын

Had an ICEV Hyundai and loved its reliability.... surprised that their BEVs seem almost as bad as Tesla.... lets hope the Ioniq 5 will have the bugs worked out....

@nc3826

2 жыл бұрын

@@0hypnotoad0 Correction: Hyundai is the OEM, so all the parts used in producing the Kona are by definition "OEM" parts vs "after market" parts.... (OEM parts include inhouse and outsource parts) Who actually manufactures the parts is not a factor in its OEM designation... Also Toyota and Hyundai has shown that "outsourced" parts can be extremely reliable... And it does not make it easier for a technician, if the parts were produced inhouse or not. I have done basic repairs on my cars and it's never been a factor in how I did the repair if it was outsourced or not. But after your experience I can't blame you for buying the (dieselgate VW) ID 4 over the superior Ioniq 5, good luck with it...

@0hypnotoad0

2 жыл бұрын

@@nc3826 It's a matter of price and capability, I want to use the ID 4 it as a utility vehicle and for mild offroading, mostly for work use. It has the most affordable dual motor price point of any EV, and has enough ground clearance to actually qualify itself as a true crossover. Love the way the Ioniq 5 looks, amazing charging capabilities, but I just don't have a use for a giant hatchback with low ground clearance and no built-in towing options. May be off on my "OEM" terminology, but the fact remains that the vast majority of the powertrain in the Kona was provided by Siemens and LG Chem. Hyundai actually designs engines and (many) transmissions for their ICE cars, but the Kona Electric is not the same. It's a compliance car - a good one at that, but it's still Hyundai "playing" at making EVs. It's not a surprise that they've had issues and been extremely slow to rectify them, they are leaning entirely on parts suppliers and aren't manufacturing their own parts.

@nc3826

2 жыл бұрын

​@@0hypnotoad0The fact remains the so called "compliance car" (BS meaningless term) has superior efficiency to ground up BEVs. And when was there a recall of its motors? And even the 1st Teslas had lousy QC, Also all BEVs are based on outsourced Asian battery tech.. So they should have outsourced it to SK instead, like their sister brand KIA. But at least Hyundai did a better job of dealing with the substandard batteries then GM. And your mindset is not a surprise, since it based on the common SM vertical integration mantra meme. So good luck believing in it. Lastly Im not trying to belittle the ID 4 and. I hope will suit your needs reliably for years. But based on current ICEVs from VW and Hyundai, it would indicate the Ionqi 5 would be the safer bet. But time will tell will, if thats the case?

It's somewhat baffling that unlike the Bolt EV, the Kona's price hasn't gone down. It should be at least $10,000 cheaper MSRP but it's still in the $45k range. Nuts.

2024 Kona has some important changes, mainly in space and charging speed, but I haven't seen its review in its channel, which is probably the channel best equiped to compare with older versions.

I do feel the awd stuff is marketing…. a lot of people end up mis-driving awd and still slide off the road. I’m going to lease a Kona until there are actually enough EV6s here. I’m not going to wait during pandemic life on a brand new platform. Also everything new coming out is not small by any means. I don’t think everyone wants a large car. Also sounds like you enjoyed driving the car as much as you were baggin’ on it. muhahahaha

I was just looking at the Trim differences and the Limited Trim doesnt offier Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay....only in the SEL trim....WTF Huyndai! Love your videos keep it up. Going electric for my next car...going to see what comes out in the next year!

I checked one out just before Covid hit. The back seat was just too small for my family. It's lack of headroom was identical to the Ioniq. Shaped like an SUV, but roomy like a Micra or a Fiat.

@friedputty

Жыл бұрын

Yep. The Kona is a Bolt for people who hate their passengers.

Spin spin spin... that's what you call character. 😁

We need a video on all the smaller sized under $40k EV’s. I am really considering this in the base trim or the Leaf.

Reviewers need to stop reviewing Limited and Ultimate versions of this vehicle. This vehicle makes no sense loaded up at $43K at this point since that’s past the base price of the New Ionic 5 that’s better in so many ways. Much faster charging plus a roomy back seat. This vehicle might be a logical choice for some people as a base model for $36K minus federal and state tax credits for people who just want good driving range and don’t need to carry big people in back regularly.

Work for a sister company, and can get about 5k off sticker. Kind of want to pull the trigger on one, but also kind of want to wait to see what the Hyundai Ioniq 3 and EV 4 are like on the new platform and faster charging. Almost can’t pass up the 30k to 37 price. What you think? I’m just solo mostly a commuter car

got this car and normally get 300 miles 480km on commutes. it was a pity that kyle didn't engage the sport mode - the indicators turn red, cause the car goes into crazy mode and it is quite fun to fool around and do burnouts (no drifting cause it's FWD). pity the 77kw limit with the chargers but still quite ok for everyday stuff.

Yes more EV needs to either have 2 charging ports or just 1 in the front. Most people dont/cant park backwards, like my mom. lol

If i remember well, Kona/Niro was made on a platform designed for thermal / electric engine

Please do the charging and range test.

I can't believe it's still that expensive. Makes me a bit worried about EV6/Ioniq 5 pricing.

@o751106

2 жыл бұрын

Pricing is not competitive.

@openmind6969

2 жыл бұрын

I think this car will sell to people who don’t do research knowing what better cars for the money exist soon

@colinisnowlostincolorado

2 жыл бұрын

The Euro pricing came out a month or so ago but to get the top of the line 74 kW ionic 5 the price starts I think around 70k. But the two lower end and middle versions only come with a 44 kW battery for nearly the same price as the Kona.

@aaronhodgman

2 жыл бұрын

$34,000 for the base model

@openmind6969

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronhodgman for small battery right? Range?

We have been leasing the ICE AWD SE version. It is a great two person carrier. The BEV however is way too expensive as all EVs are.

Ordered my Kona ultimate in December 2021 arriving January 2023 £37,000 on the road.

i like the look and the current size of the kona ev good work hyundai 😉

which is the video where you review all of the EVs?

The instrument cluster.. it looks different from prior years... Mainly I see an analogue speedo... can you switch to digital speedo display?

Are you going to do the 2024 refresh ?

love to see more test with this and the Kie niro EV.

@be236

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed... Been waiting for review for Kia Niro EV for a long time now...

I am wondering if the new ioniq 5 will be as efficient as the Kona ev.

Hi guys. I'm planning to buy a small EV and this one looks spot on. I saw a few reviews complaining about road/wind noise at high speed. Is it that bad? I cannot go for a test drive as the dealer doesn't have cars available.. they are kind of rare these days.. waiting list is about 1 year. Still, I would like to order one but I'm concerned about the noise. Thanks.

We debating Kona vs Bolt to replace the Prius we are giving our kid. Wanting a small EV that we can run around here, middle of the corn fields in Illinois, and neither of us like the leaf. Also the leaf’s odd charge plug doesn’t so much to win me over. Currently I’m leaning more towards to Bolt. I like the look of the Kona but it seems Bolt is more mature of a design. Purpose built instead of compromised into life.

Thank you

67.5 kwh gross/64 kwh net battery capacity

@OutofSpecReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Please still do extensive testing on this car.

Front drive is better for us north easterners. As I’ve told many others here who don’t live in the Ice corridors, RWD is terror on iced bridges and mountain roads FWD iS MUCH safer AND Relaxing to drive. Almost 300lb ft of torque though does not belong on a front wheel drive with low friction tires. And no anti lift tech.

@chicomtl

2 жыл бұрын

Correct me if I'm wrong, but fwd is better for cars in winter that have combustion engine , no ? Because of the weight on the front wheels. Electric cars weight is diffently distributed, ( heavy batteries) so more adherence on back wheels. Your thoughts?

@echoplexhandlesaredumb

2 жыл бұрын

Have to disagree strongly, if you’re driving around in snow you should have winter tires and with all the electric nanny’s cars have these days there zero reason for an electric fwd platform. I want my tires focused on turning and not trying to defy physics splitting traction to steer and accelerate. I rented a Kona fairly recently while my Model 3 was getting repaired and I put around 1700 miles on it in 2 1/2 weeks and it was a great car to drive but the fwd was a deal breaker for me, I wouldn’t get one personally for that reason alone.

My thing is with the charge port upfront what happens if you have a front end collision or minor fender bender in front bumper

@be236

2 жыл бұрын

Similar problem if your charging port is on the side and you get hit on the side?

I love a review on a more affordable ev

Range test would be great 👍

Kyle…. Where is the lawn? Getting a renovation?

One other thing that the Kona (and Niro) has over the Ioniq 5 is that you can fit in a spare tire (of course it doesn't come with one, but you can fit one in). I might be a rare person who actually cares that those are going the way of the dodo, but I think it's disgusting that the industry has just decided that we don't need them anymore.

If the loaded version of this was 35k instead of 45k that'd be amazing. Once the Ioniq5 comes in, I'd like to see them keep this but lower the price.

@ferfrdfsfwf

2 жыл бұрын

I was able to buy a brand new 2021 SEL with a $14K discount here in CO. Out of the door price was $28K.

the e-gmp cars are awesome for sure, but I think kona is still certainly relevant: kona ev has more renge than ioniq 5, is more efficient, and is smaller, which is a good thing for a LOT of people, including most people who live in cities. For my use-case I would either get a kona or wait a few months longer for ioniq3/ev4 rather than buy a huge ioniq 5 or ev6, even if they were the same price (which they aren't).

I just bought this EV a month ago. I would rather drive a front wheel drive car then a rear wheel drive in snow. So much easier in heavy snow. This is my experience in Toronto in heavy snow over the last 30 years.

@arilaitala1977

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry,but I have not so good news. I test drove Kona ev last winter and it had troubles getting uphill in snow ( studded wintertires). My brother’s Bmw i3 ( rearwheeldrive) with studdless winter tires was much better.

@nelsonoliveira1007

2 жыл бұрын

@@arilaitala1977 In Toronto the city is pretty much flat. My only issue living downtown is parking my car in the garage. Most garages are in the back and I drive through a laneway. The snow buildup is nuts. Never had any issues with a front wheel drive Suzuki Swift. Same thing with Passat. I had issues with 2007 Lexus IS 350 rear wheel drive. Then I bought 2014 Lewus AWD 350 F Sport. No issues ever. Now I will test the Kona with snow tires. I feel it will work out for my situation.

@59317

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been well documented (including on this very KZread channel) that RWD EVs are just as good as FWD EVs in the snow. FWD ICE cars benefit from a heavy engine over the drive axel. EVs have the heavy battery in the middle and basically 50/50 weight distribution, so it doesn’t matter which wheels are the drive wheels.

@nelsonoliveira1007

2 жыл бұрын

@@59317 I'm just saying from my experiences over the last 30 years with cars in these heavy snow days. My experience.

@59317

2 жыл бұрын

@@nelsonoliveira1007 I totally understand. I thought that also, coming from ICE cars. But now having driven both RWD and FWD EVs in heavy snow, I can honestly say it doesn't make a noticeable difference (with proper winter tires, of course... which I'm sure you use in Toronto). FWD or RWD, the smooth application of power and low-speed torque from electric motors already makes them fantastic in the snow.

Charging curve?

I prefer the design of the older one

Size wise the Kona fits perfectly below the IONIQs, as the 7 and 9 are even bigger than the 5. Maybe at one point in the future Hyundai will offer an IONIQ 3, but till then, and if the price is right, it is a good car if you don’t want a big car a s the IONIQ 5.

i have had the kona for 3 years an 70000 miles in the uk. love it still. buttons, and flappy paddle breaking for the win.. tyres have been upgraded on the european made models now, i did not have any issues with the nexens, but now on all season tyres. I would like to have faster charging, but can easily see the kona continue as a smaller size / price point to the ioniq5 untill the ioniq3 comes out.

I used to liked until I got in the back seat and realized its way smaller in the back row and cargo than BOLT EV and they are impossible to find! Especially with MSRP similar to VW ID.4 I am not sure how they plan to compete. I wish you also review 2022 KIA NIRO EV.

About front wheel drive - new Renault Megane EV is also front wheel drive and they claim that it saves a lot of weight (around 100kg). Not everyone is interested in performance (anything under 10s is good enough in any traffic) and if that argument about weight is correct, then it makes quite a lot of sense.

@e-redj

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely you can save weight as you don’t need no cooling lines filed with coolant to the back, but that’s maybe all. The motor and the subframe should weight the same and the electric lines from the battery shouldn’t be longer. Don’t know, 100k feels like a bit too much. 🤷‍♂️

Would love to see yall cover Aptera

@e-redj

2 жыл бұрын

A car that doesn’t exist yet? They are, as of now, only driving in testing prototypes. 🤷‍♂️

I wonder what they will come with to replace this model because it should end in a year or two since they don’t sell it anymore in South Korea.

Please bring more PHEV & gas to this channel. There are lots of EV/BEV channels out there, they're honestly boring after a while.

@OutofSpecReviews

2 жыл бұрын

We always hear the opposite! Good to know there’s love out there for more traditional powertrains. We think you’ll like tomorrow’s video

I'd like a head to head comparison between Kona EV Limited and Bolt EV 2LT

@tonys9413

2 жыл бұрын

They both burst in flame regularly!

@ThinkingAhead2

2 жыл бұрын

Toss the Niro into that mix too, I think.

@markfitzpatrick6692

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkingAhead2 wrong

@ThinkingAhead2

2 жыл бұрын

@@markfitzpatrick6692 what’s wrong?

How’s it compare to the Chevy EUV? That seems like the obvious comparison.

Thanks for the quick review! I really like the looks. The small size works for me. FWD accel with wheel slip (in the rain) -- not my fav. $44K & lack of availability -- Sucks !

i can't believe they didn't hide the charge port door better

@radbaron

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, last year's "dimple" design on the front hid it better.

Tow something with it. Maybe a boat. It would be interesting to see the range loss from towing and how capable the car is for that.

@COSolar6419

2 жыл бұрын

That is really lame.

@Lynyrd_Evnyrd

2 жыл бұрын

@@COSolar6419 alright mister badass, let’s hear your brilliantly interesting ideas for what to do with the Kona. Can’t wait to hear them!

Can ev 6 tow? Just wondering if anyone knew

For EVs of this generation, the Kia Niro is a better choice.

@richardlee9656

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. Kona cost less and it's virtually the same vehicle.

@tonys9413

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardlee9656 “Virtually” ?!. Clearly being cheaper is higher priority in your own mind.

@richardlee9656

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonys9413 You are correct, sir!

@andymurray8007

2 жыл бұрын

Smaller, cheaper, more efficient (ie. longer range)... I prefer the Kona.

I have just gone from early Kona to Ioniq5, a overall "better" experience except for efficiency whereas I averaged 4.4 miles/kwh over the 3 yr of the Kona so far only 3.3 for the Ioniq5's first 1000 miles

@BrandonKipp

2 жыл бұрын

4.4 mi/kWh is very impressive!

@ferfrdfsfwf

2 жыл бұрын

I average 5.1 miles/kwh in my 2021 Kona. Its crazy efficient!

@BrandonKipp

2 жыл бұрын

@@ferfrdfsfwf Woah, that’s some incredibly impressive efficiency for any EV, much less a small SUV.

44k plus markup for this small car? You can now get much more pure electric car for that price. Unless you are city person with limited space don’t see this unless it’s cheaper. Would love to get our young driver kids into a smaller sized EV. But not for that price. Too bad that the ioniq 5 will luxury crossover price class. 10k is a big difference.

Looks a lot like the niro now (but smaller)

I was also wishing that the Niro ev or Kane e was in your review. I hope Kia keeps the car and drops the price. 64kwh with 260 miles what a dream! Regularly over 300 miles in town? NONE of the cars you tested comes close to the efficiency except a Tesla. I am really disappointed in what I see in the Ev6 and Ionic 5 as regards to efficiency.

Test Polestar 2 with P1.7 software

I agree that this model is sort of obsolete. I was looking forward to the Ioniq 5 but specs are disappointing. Weight increased 200kg, 300kg for AWD, consumption went up from 162 Wh/km to 189, 194 AWD. Real range of old Kona 395km, decreased to 385, 375 for AWD. Battery size has increased from 64->73kWh and it has less range? I have a hard time giving it a thumbs up (I mean the new Ioniq 5).

Nice seeing you at the event and taking Tesla.

I just don't get how companies price the same or close to Tesla and expect those, like me, to choose them over Tesla. The only thing that could sway me, would be a 10 to 15 k or more, lesser price tag.

@skepticalmechanic

2 жыл бұрын

After a $7,500 Federal tax credit and a $3,000 rebate from Hyundai.. I paid $32,000 out the door... No sales tax on electric cars in NJ... that's how they expect you to buy one... Did you forget about the incentives that Tesla is no longer eligible for????????????????????? HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!

@o751106

2 жыл бұрын

@@skepticalmechanic incentives are returning in a couple of months.

@skepticalmechanic

2 жыл бұрын

@@o751106 have you read the bill they passed? Not for Tesla…

@RISCGames

2 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of things the Kona has going for it over the Tesla, starting with a sunroof for example. With the Tax Credit tie-in and other nice features the Kona includes, it just feels like a truly luxury or higher-end EV with all the bells and whistles. The Tesla has a screen and a few buttons, overall just feels bare bones in comparison.

Not an impressive horn sound. Looks nice and feature rich, but it's hard for me to not hear the stories of people who have Kia / Hyundais and the reliability / responses. The stories indicate that after a few years, many things start failing. I've also noticed quite a few driving around with an led tail lamp out or running lamp out.

My Kona needs to go to service every 15‘000 km. I really wouldn‘t buy if you can‘t get it serviced nearby.

I think your video on the electric Kona was a little harsh, the Kona has its own place as a front wheel drive EV hatch. Not everyone wants an AWD SUV. The Kona is a great entry level EV for those just starting out and all the options that are included make it amazing. I don't see it going away anytime soon. And I seen the 5, It is kind of weird, so suffice to say I am willing to bet that the Kona EV out sells it. The Kona and 5 are not even in the same category. Try comparing the 5 to something in its class like the new Equinox coming out this year and see if the 5 is still all that. Come on, don't knock all these smaller sedan EVs made for those who commute in cities. There is a place for the Kona and Chevy Bolts. Not everyone wants a big SUV

The charging door in the front bumper is a deal breaker for me, looks very out of place otherwise front end looks good.

You do realize people don't always have the financial option to take a road trip without continue to work, living paycheck to paycheck...

I bought 1 of the 5 Kona's in Colorado. And it's the limited version loaded with everything. About $56k out the door. But the range and price is better than the Tesla M3 sr+.