2019 Hyundai Kona EV

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Robert F.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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05/28/2021
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EV Good

Overall the car is a delight to drive and is well-built. I have been happy with how well charge miles indicated are accurately represented by how many miles are driven. Plenty of power and quick acceleration make it fun to drive.
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Donald R.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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05/21/2021
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Ahead of it’s class

This is the first Hyundai I’ve owned and my third electric vehicle. The engineering on the Kona electric is very good. It rides and handles well, the electronics are exceptional and the styling is top notch. I will very likely buy my next EV from Hyundai.
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Rossana C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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05/17/2021
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Kona EV

Kona EV too many recalls, no remedy. Hyundai needs to replace battery or buy back defective product. Not buying another Hyundai. Car has safety issues ( battery possibly catching on fire) that are not being addressed in a timely manner. I bought the car as a commuter car because of the range. Now the range is less because Hyundai has limited charging to 80%. It doesn’t lessen what I have to pay. It’s not worth the money. Really regret buying this car. Now if I replace it I will still be inconvenienced because I’ll have to apply for a decal with DMV before being allowed to drive in the carpool lane. I commute almost 80 miles one way.
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Ricardo Z.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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05/17/2021
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Ric Zamora's Kona EV

..this is an excellent EV..can't complain re its performance..it compares well with the other competing brands like Tesla, Kia Niro, VW ID4 and i am highly recommending the car to potential EV enthusiasts..
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Kevin C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/08/2021
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Hyundai ELECTRIC Kona

I have been driving my Hyundai ELECTRIC Kona for almost two years now. I purchased it new in 2019. On the initial 300 mile Electric charge, I drove on the freeway for 280 miles before stopping to charge ! It has been a Great vehicle and there are - believe it or not - many FREE charging places ALL over Ohio and across the United States. There are Thousands of places to charge, not all free, but reasonable. If you do a little planning you can use the free ones or hook up a 220 Volt Home charger also. The 2019 Consumer Reports rated the Hyundai ELECTRIC Kona Very Highly !
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ANTHONY H.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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04/27/2021
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Good design, poor quality control

We are satisfied with the vehicle. We are not satisfied that the vehicle is only permitted to operate at 80% of its design range without significant compensation. We understand that it's costing Hyundai a lot to replace the battery, but the company should have verified the quality control of the vendor in Nanjing before selecting it.
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Gordon H.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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04/08/2021
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I love it but I don't want to go up in flames and Hyundai will not replace the high voltage battery which has gone on fire on other Hyundai Kona's

I love it but I don't want to go up in flames and Hyundai will not replace the high voltage battery which has gone on fire on other Hyundai Kona's I love it but I don't want to go up in flames and Hyundai will not replace the high voltage battery which has gone on fire on other Hyundai Kona's I love it but I don't want to go up in flames and Hyundai will not replace the high voltage battery which has gone on fire on other Hyundai Kona's I love it but I don't want to go up in flames and Hyundai will not replace the high voltage battery which has gone on fire on other Hyundai Kona's
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JOHN B.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/18/2021
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Super awesome EV car!

A car is a car to me, but this one is fun and easy to use. I was hesitant to spend this much on a car, but the EV was worth it and I hope it lasts! It's compact, but suits my lifestyle pretty well. Only compliant is the climate control and no CHAdeMO or bi-directional charging capability.
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JOANNE C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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03/12/2021
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2019 Hyundai Kona EV review

Purchased vehicle as a new leftover in 2021 so all recalls had been performed by the dealer. All reviews indicated the Kona EV was the top or near top choice for EVs and it has not disappointed. We use our Kona as a two seater and it is super (adult passengers in the backseat will not be comfortable).
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CHERYL B.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/12/2021
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So fun to drive!

Quiet, smooth ride. This vehicle is very responsive and its speech of acceleration is amazing! There is a lack of leg room in back and I could use more cargo room. I would also like a hitch for adding a bike rack, which is not possible with this model.
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CARL S.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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03/06/2021
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A great car with some concerning flaws

This would be a great car except for the repeated serious safety recalls. The comfort features and styling are well done and tasteful. The battery range is excellent. This car performs admirably on highways and does well on curvy mountain roads. Unfortunately, serious safety recalls do not make this a car I can recommend. This is a shame, because it would have been an excellent car otherwise.
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Jerry D.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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02/14/2021
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my first 5,000 miles on the Kona electric

We waited to purchase a EV until we could find a small SUV with a range near 300 miles. The Kona electric meet our requirements and has been a joy to own. The car has a great turning radius and has great road manners.
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AJAY C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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02/05/2021
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kona review

Zippy and fun to drive. Handles well in lane changes. Able to maneuver and get ahead when needed quite easily. Feels a little unstable during sharp turns and meduim speeds. Lane assist barely works, wonder if there is any software update can help!!
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Hans P.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/29/2021
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So glad I bought this car

I did a lot of research on EVs before buying my Kona EV, and I am so glad I did, it is so fun to drive. Since I bought it I have had to drive it a lot. I have only owned it for 18 months and already have 40,000 miles on it and I still love it. My wallet also thanks me for buying this EV, I can't even imagine buying all that gas!
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Eva S.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/12/2021
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My Kona

I feel very satisfied everytime i pass a gas station. I really have saved alot of money by not having to fill up at gas station.Lol...Still learning on tips of how to use more efficiently. Fortunately i get special parking too.
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R.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/08/2021
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Snappy responsive, super useful range, gravitas

Charging at home is easy, the Level II wall charger cost $700 on Amazon, plus $300 for the electrician, who was unfazed by the installation request despite almost zero EV presence in my county. When we are not at home (very rare for us) the proper/level charging cord is attached to the 'fueling' centers, so we do not have to worry about carrying various cords. We drive around with a regular-old 110 charging cord in the trunk. I once drove 90 miles to see a friend, connected to their 110, and had my 90 miles back the next day (22 hours of charge time). Our driving habit includes a recurring, necessary, aggressive, highway entry. I try to keep other driving economical, but sometimes forget, and the husband is oblivious to economy. This is a zippy, fun car and also has a feeling of heft; the Ultimate has cooled seats which are amazing too! We get over 90 mpg equivalent, at our KWH electric rate. Our driving habits result in over 260 miles of range on a full charge, although I've seen 274 calculated as well. Our most frequent trips are well under 60 miles ROUND trip; in these CoVid times, we only need a charge every 3 weeks. Because I wait until it's quite drained, a full charge with my Level II wall unit at home takes overnight, about 16 Hours. I'm so sorry that I can not recall the quantity of KWHs consumed. Our farthest trip is 5x/yr to the airport 120 mi away. This metro area has many, various, charging opportunities - however we do not need them as we arrive back home with 20 miles or more to spare. Manufacturers choose not to invest in sales of EVs in the intransigent 'anti-EV' states. FL dealerships are frighteningly un-knowledgeable about their own brand's EVs, where EVs are not for sale at all, with very few exceptions as of early 2020. Fortunately, I now understand that dealerships with Hybrid-authorized Technicians can, and do, provide maintenance to EV vehicles, even while the salesforce remains clueless. Yay. Another plus - EV service & maintenance is less frequent than combustion, with the first Kona EV checkup at 15k miles. So, we crossed our fingers against getting an unlucky lemon, and we bought our Kona EV Ultimate in MA and had it transported to mid-FL for $1000. Why learn all-about long distance EV trip planning, when we don't even take long trips with a gas vehicle? Our thinking was, and remains, that we would rent a car if we needed to make such a trip and did not want to chart EV opportunities. We recently overcame one of our FL-ownership anxieties, when we brought the Kona EV to Wallace Hyundai in Stuart FL for warranty repair work, where the experience and result were stellar. I was encouraged to bring the EV back for regular services, and assured that the Hybrid Technician employed there was more than ready for duty.
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GAIL C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/31/2020
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Kona 2019 EV Electric

Great car-just right for my driving needs. Only complaint is lots of recalls and does not come with spare tire-inflating device did not work and I had to have my car towed. I purchased a spare tire on my own for $259. A little noisy driving, but overall I’m very happy with car.
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CHARLES M.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/10/2020
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Love electric model

So nice not having to go to gas station. Just plug in when you get home and by the next morning you are fully charged. Have to add more on here in order to pass so just adding words here. Blah blah blah.
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JOHN D.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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12/03/2020
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Great car!

It's an Electric Vehicle (EV). No gas required. No emissions. Good range. Easy to charge. No/low maintenance. Fast. Fun to drive. Plenty of room for stuff. It's cool! Highly recommended. Get one today and save the planet.
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Ghaith A.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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12/02/2020
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Great car

Great car with great range, the only shortcoming is that it doesn’t have one pedal driving, everything else is great, it’s comfortable with great standard options. The fire recall was worrying, but the batteries are built by LG and they know what they’re doing with batteries, overall a great car if you don’t want a Tesla.
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