2019 Hyundai Kona EV

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Greg N.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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11/16/2020
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My 2019 Kona EV Limited

I've had this car for 13 months and I'm still learning how to get the optimum output from each charge. I certainly don't miss going to gas stations. This car is very quick, especially in Sport mode. Love this car!!
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RYAN T.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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11/14/2020
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Excellent Electric Vehicle

The Hyundai Kona EV is an excellent vehicle in all regards. While not to everyone's taste, I like the styling and find it to be a good-looking vehicle. The performance is impressive, and the mileage per charge has generally been even better in my experience than estimated by Hyundai. The interior is comfortable and well appointed.
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Aqeel A.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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11/03/2020
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Car's somewhat OK.

Sometimes the car AC blows in air that smells like something is burning. Driver leg room is very tight. Build quality is nice and also the car looks good. EV Charging port location should not be in the front of the car.
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NationalCA - List responded on 11/03/2020 08:17 AM
Allow us to look into your concern a little further, a specialist from our corporate office will be in touch with you to investigate further. ^cc

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AARON B.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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10/12/2020
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System update service

Very efficient and very good customer service!!! :-)
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Bettyann S.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/26/2020
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All Electric Kona

I enjoy this car more than I ever imagined I would. I wanted an all electric car. I got a sporty, quiet, comfortable vehicle that is a pleasure to drive and is still better for the environment. It holds more than expected too.
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JUSTIN V.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/04/2020
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First EV, tall person problems

The car is amazing, the range is great and the feedback on "driving style" and average kWh/mile is turning me into a perfectionist when it comes to acceleration and coasting and regen breaking. It's very fun to drive, nimble, small on the outside but surprisingly spacious inside. The only real issue I have with the car is that the drivers seat needs to drop a little further down to the floor of the cabin. I am 6'6" and in order to not rub my head on the top of the car I have to put the seat all the way down and recline it far enough that adults can barely sit behind me (and only if they're small!). The "grill" of the EV Kona took some getting used to but i like it now, I wish the gas grill could be on the EV but I understand the impact to aerodynamics by doing that. Overall I love the car, got it for a reasonable price, and really enjoy all the EV wizardry!
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KATHLEEN W.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/23/2020
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Great driving

Enjoy car. Some learning curve for charge changes due to weather. Use to commute 160 might round trip daily with no charge station at work. Enjoyable ride.dislike flat tire solution. Will be looking at alternatives.
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WILL B.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/15/2020
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going green

Best green vehicle for the price. I would buy it again. The car is great for in-state trips, especially day to day short trips. There is virtually no maintenance cost. When I charge the vehicle it does not make a blip on my electric bill.
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DAVID S.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/13/2020
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Love this car!

From its zippy EV handling, to the spacious cabin, it’s a fun and comfortable car to drive. And it’s so much fun to keep driving by gas stations. Highly recommended, especially as more charging stations come online.
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Bertman B.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/03/2020
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Hyundai Kona Electric, 2019 Unlimited

I've had this car for almost a year. I wanted the cheapest model in Black, but before buying I set my sights on the mid-range version. The Unlimited which I bought has LED headlights, sun roof and leather seats. As an electric car, it is very quiet. The ride is smooth, and when you want to step on it, it really zips. Quick acceleration is your friend when you are trying to merge onto a busy freeway and the people already there don't want you in front of them. It has regenerative braking at 3 levels, which I use at 2. Level 3 is sluggish, and level 1 is more like coasting, good for highway. Level 2 is great for driving around town, which is most of my driving. It also has 3 economy modes, Eco, Normal and Sport, which default the regeneration at different levels but will also change the energy used by climate control. I usually drive Eco, but my wife likes Sport when she is driving. You can tell the difference in driving range between Eco and Sport. Charging is way easy. It supports AC 120 and 240, and DC Fast. It comes with a 120 charger which I use at home until I get a 240 charger. I use DC Fast when on long trips. I drove from Central California to Southern Washington state in one day, stopping for DC fast charging 3 times. When I charge away from home I usually go to a Chargepoint station and run errands nearby on foot. Inside it is quite comfortable. Power windows, air conditioning, heated seats, sun roof. The leather seats are very comfortable. The driver side has power seats. The sound system is surprisingly good and even though the Ultimate model says it has a premium sound system, I don't see how i could be that much better. Definitely I would not buy the higher cost model based on the speakers alone. Sometimes I drive my wife's car, which is gas powered. With the exception of interior cargo space, I prefer to drive my electric car. We went on a 250 mile road trip and I was wishing I was driving my Hyundai Kona Electric. I couldn't wait to get home just to take it out for a ride. Some people are afraid of an electric car having the battery run down. In the Kona Electric, this is not any kind of concern. I would not hesitate to take it to LA , but I would allow for 2 extra hours for charging. I am fine with going to a charging station for 45 minutes. Overall, it didn't cost me more than a conventional automobile. I never need an oild change, Preventive Maintenance is basically rotating the tires. When it stops, it hardly ever uses the actual brakes. I never have to go to the gas station except to get coffee. Sometimes I park next to a gas pump because of shade, although not if it is crowded, so don't worry. To summarize, I love my Hyundai Kona Electric. It is a pleasure to drive no matter where or when.
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Ricardo Z.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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07/10/2020
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My Kona Electric

I love my Kona Electric's 321 miles on full charge..it drives like a limo..the interior is superbly designed..owning this vehicle is a dream come true..highly recommending to my friends and colleagues..
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OLIVIER M.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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07/01/2020
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Best Car I've ever owned

I was looking to buy an EV and the first car I looked at was the Tesla Model 3 long range. I was ready to buy when I found out that Hyundai had a new long range EV. I have owned a new Elantra before which has been trouble free for the 100k miles that I've owned it, so my view of the brand was very favorable. I read some reviews on the Kona EV and found out about the 2019 Livetime EV battery warranty. This is what stood out for me compared to the Model 3 which has a 120k mile warranty. In my first year of ownership, I drove 31k miles with my Kona EV with ZERO issues. I'm getting 4.7 miles/kwh on average which translates to an AVERAGE range of 300 miles per charge, well above the EPA rating of 258 miles per charge. Absolutely fantastic car.. The only issue is that the car is front wheel drive and front motor, The power of the engine easily overpowers the front tires. Very hard to get traction in sports mode... Love the power but I'd love it if I could get more of the power to the ground..
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ROBERT B.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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06/24/2020
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Best EV

I wanted a full electric vehicle. I researched all my options. Hyundai had the best warranty and the best range of miles for the price. The styling was better than all the other electric vehicles I looked at. The Kona looks like a regular gasoline vehicle but has the electric drive train. All I wanted was an EV that didn’t look like a space ship!! The Hyundai Kona did that perfectly. I can drive from San Diego to Las Vegas using rapid changing once each way. For a total of $20 round trip.
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MATTHEW V.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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06/14/2020
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The quickest most fun vehicle I have ever owned or driven!!

I have had my Kona for one year now and have put exactly 10K miles on it. I love it more now than ever!! It is the fastest, funnest car I have ever driven. ZERO maintenance - well I have to rotate my tires at 10K... It costs me about $4.00 in electric to get 200 miles of charge which lasts me one week (used to cost me $35-40 in gas per week). I will probably never buy another gas powered vehicle. Once you feel instant torque - without having to wait for a vehicle to downshift or the engine to get the RPM's up - and you just pull away... It is addictive. My previous vehicle was a 2008 Dodge Charger (retired state patrol vehicle with Hemi 5.7) - so I thought I knew what a fast car was. Try it - you'll like it!!
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2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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06/10/2020
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Fun, smart, practical

Great torque and fun to drive. Climate, entertainment system easy to operate. Great phone integration with iPhone. Love the wireless phone charging option and ventilated seats. Viability is very good and headlights systems excellent. Vehicle range is excellent and charging easy to manage/ monitor with app. Rear legroom is a bit tight, so not ideal vehicle for hauling kids and bikes, etc.
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MICHELLE C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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06/07/2020
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Owner

We wanted an electric car with Over 250 miles of range. The Leaf only had 84. My first choice was a Tesla model 3, but the big touch screen control center intimidated my wife as she’s not computer literate . The kona EV fit our needs but if my wife ever learns how to use a touch screen, I will trade for a Tesla, with OTA upgrades, the car never gets old!!!
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THOMAS H.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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06/06/2020
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A good car

I like the car, but it is too noisy at speed. Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla.
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ERIC P.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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06/04/2020
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I LOVE my Kona EV

Great performance, No gas, nimble handling with the weight of the battery down low, just point it and go. I get 250+ miles on a charge. I charge the car in my garage and usually only have to charge once a week to 10 days for local driving. In a year the only maintenance is tire rotation. No oil changes ever, no transmission, few moving parts to go wrong. Interior is well laid-out, styling is nice. Everybody wants a ride.
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JOANNE M.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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05/07/2020
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Kona EV

We love the instant acceleration and brilliant range on a single charge. We usually charge it to 90% and we have around 270 mile range. We love not having to stop and get gas. The factory navigation works so well with the voice recognition. It is way better than our Toyota RAV4 hybrid. It is a fun car to drive and we use it when ever we go around town.
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LISA F.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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05/03/2020
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I love my Kona EV

I wanted to buy an all electric vehicle, but not a Tesla. I read online reviews about all the electric vehicles I could find. Hyundai had gotten the highest overall reviews. I did test drive a BMWi3 but didn’t like the location of the gear shifter (nor the way I was treated at the dealership). I talked to my neighbor, who’s in the automotive industry & told me Hyundai was a great company (#2 in the world!?) who treated their employees well. That was also important to me. I test drove the Kona EV at a local dealership & instantly fell in love. It handled well, was easy to intuit, comfortable & can get over 300 miles to a charge! Sold!
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