2019 Hyundai Kona EV

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PETER S.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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11/02/2019
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Bert and Ernie

Bert and Ernie, thats what Road and Track said about the comparison between the Bolt and the Kona. It seems like the styling look was attempting for an SUV look but it tastes like an econocar to me. I would vote for lower overall body with a lower coefficient of drag, and 60 series tires instead of 55 series for pothole protection. I am guessing that the tech features are required to sell cars but they make me nervous. The batteries are warranteed for life but the car is a travelling computer and will it still work in 15 years?
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STEPHEN E.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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11/22/2019
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Kona Electric over Tesla (This time)

Fast, nimble, real cheap to drive, great features. Has everything I'd need and then some. I was signed up to get a model Y and decided on the Kona Electric for three basic reasons. 1. Tesla tax credits dropped below the threshold of making it the cheaper car. I got a $12,500 in tax incentives opposed to zero (next year) for the Model Y. 2. The life time warranty for the battery. This is better than Tesla. 3. If I need to get it fixed, Hyundai has an established support system. 4. My old car was costing me too much money in service and gas.
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Joe P.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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12/21/2019
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Overall happy

Overall, I am very happy with the car. The main selling point of the car for me was the lifetime warranty on the battery. That gives me a little Peace of Mind knowing that I won't have a huge expense in the future. The car rides nice, quiet, and I feel like I'm doing something responsible for the environment. My Con list is little longer than my Pro list, because I want to give constructive feedback to Hyundai in hopes of making improvements in the future, but these are just little annoyances that wouldn't stop me from recommending the car to anyone else.
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AJAY C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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03/10/2020
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Relatively satisfied with the purchase so far. Features like smart cruise control should have been offered in limited. Lane assist is quite flaky, it gets often disengaged with slightly tighter curves.
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GHULAM MUHAMMA A.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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03/19/2020
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Reasonable Subcompact SUV

The Kona EV is a very reasonable subcompact SUV. Its a front wheel drive, being an EV it has instant torque and with a 258 miles range it is very adequate for a daily commuter. Handles very well at corners. Seating height is good. I bough it because Its an EV, however it lacks certain features that should have been standard in at least Limited trim if not the base SEL trim. I drive mostly on highways so a dynamic radar cruise control is very crucial and reduces the burden on driver. The Ultimate trim has dynamic radar cruise control with stop and go assist but in Limited trim its only a basic cruise control. Also, the vehicle came with only a 120V Charge connector/ Mobile charger that would take almost 60 to 70 hours to charge it from 0 to 100%. The charger should have been 120/240V rating to allow a faster charge rate. I had to shred another $500 to get a 240V charge connector/ Mobile charger. Please do not fall for YOUTUBE reviews these people do to make money out of viewership and skip critical information. Go test drive it and you may like it like I did.
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BRENDAN H.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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04/05/2020
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2019 Hyundai Kona EV

We really like the Kona EV. The convenience of charging at home rather than taking the time to go to the gas station is tremendous. We use it primarily for the local stuff so range is no factor. Have completed a couple of 150 mile round trips to the airport no bother. Great to be driving around at 120 mpgE. LED low beam headlights seem to be too bright for other motorists.
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Kim T.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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04/16/2020
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Skip the gas station

The 2019 Kona has given me the freedom to skip the gas station and use the HOV lane for free. What more could you want? Well, California and the federal goventmant both offer rebates and credits to owners of full electric cars. The Kona gets almost 270 miles per charge and depending on the extras stacks up against the very best luxury electric cars on the market.
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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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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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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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Greg N.
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
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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GAIL C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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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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AJAY C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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02/05/2021
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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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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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Robert F.
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
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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Bruce F.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/05/2021
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Love the car

We love the Kona and the fact that we save the environment by using no gasoline. But, the battery issue would make me reconsider purchasing the car again. So to provide 200 characters. . . xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx
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Ellen N.
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
10/04/2021
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Love the car but EV battery recall has been a worrisome pain.

We are happy with the car, but the battery recall has been a hassle to deal with, requiring numerous visits and is still without final resolution. I would not recommend the car until current and future battery fire problems are completely eliminated.
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EDWARD P.
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
01/01/2022
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Love this car

Great car. An b affordable ev with great range. Fun to drive. Took a little getting used to. Quick acceleration. Easy to charge. Lots of options but easy to access them while driving. Love it’s a hatchback.
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JOSEPH K.
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
04/30/2022
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EV

Great car, good lease deal, it is a bit over-powered. I’ve been very happy driving the car. The battery recall has been disappointing because the dealer has still not provided a replacement, and I can only charge to 80% capacity.
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JUN M.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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06/20/2019
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Love the car!

Range + confirm exceeded my expectation and the car feels well built! I intend to own this car for a long time and it is worth the initial investment. Hyundai really did a fantastic job and I hope they output more high quality EVs!
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