2019 Hyundai Kona EV

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RAJENDRA W.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/25/2019
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Hyundai Kona EV

See my survey please. If you must, Ride, handling, performance, range, fuel economy are good points. Overall I have no issue and can recommend this car to my friends and family. Exterior can be more stylish. Android Auto for navigation is very poor. Charging network is not easy as Level 3 charger is not easy to find.
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MARY C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/22/2019
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We Love This Car!

Went from a Honda CR-V to the Kona EV. The kids even love this car! We did lose some space going to this car but all of the features and what we are saving on gas are well worth it. My husband has an hour and thirty minute commute every day which was a huge reason for going electric, it’s been amazing for that.
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LYNN P.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/20/2019
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Kona EV

Very pleased with this car so far. I drive less than 100 miles a week and have been able to use the portable charger to replenish the battery. (after last nights charge the car said the range was 327 miles). Living in a state that has incentives for EV purchase has helped with the price. The life time battery is a plus. Driving this car in "SPORT" mode is a lot of fun on twisty country back roads. For the slog into town to run errands the "ECO" mode helps save charge in the battery. There are no steel rims available yet for mounted snows. Have not driven the car in the winter, so I can not say much about how long a charge lasts in Vermont weather. A test drive is worth the time.
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Philip G.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/11/2019
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Great Car!

This is my third plug-in electric vehicle. The first two were plug-in hybrids. This car typically gets over 300 miles on a charge, which is much better than advertised or expected. The driver's seat and "shotgun" seat are very comfortable. Back seats are a little cramped, but I usually have them folded down anyway. I do love the color and design because it looks like a normal car. The ride is very comfortable even though I prefer to sit a little higher to see farther down the road, I'm getting used to this.
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Michael W.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/10/2019
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Kona EV review

This is an excellent vehicle. Best feature is the large capacity of the battery that enables driving up to 250+ miles when fully-charged. Engine feels quite powerful. Have only two quibbles. Am somewhat disappointed by "pedestrian warning system" in front of the Kona EV. It doesn't function as well as the sensor system in the front of my late father's Lexus that is 15+ years old. It does appear to literally stop if the front of the vehicle comes too close to an object, but the sensors do not "warn" the driver in advance of coming too close. If I had realized that this is how it works, I would have chosen a less expensive model. The other quibble is Hyundai's early decision to sharply limit the number of Kona EVs brought into the SoCal market, which had the effect of limiting the choice of exterior colors and create scarcity which enabled dealers to charge hefty markups on MSRP. Overall, it's a very good EV choice. I'm about to drive it on its first long road trip from LA to SF and back.
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JEFFREY D.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/06/2019
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If you like the smell of fertilizer this car is for you

Bought this car based in great reviews. My car emits a noxious chemical odor like fertilizer through the vents. Tried working with dealer and told it is the heated seats!!! Makes no sense. Also tried asking Hyundai for help received no assistance. Will not buy Hyundai again as I am on my own with a car that makes me sick.
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CAITLIN L.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/03/2019
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LOVE!

I am a toxicologist, so I know all of the junk we put into the atmosphere on a daily basis. I LOVE that my new car doesn't emit ANYTHING into the air - and shows me how much CO2 I'm saving from going into the air. The car drives like a dream and has an excellent initial acceleration. It took a bit to get used to the regeneration driving, but after I did, I hate driving without it. There's also a mode that you can drive in (auto hold) where once you brake, you can let your foot off the brake and your car will stay there (if at a light).
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DAVID C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/03/2019
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Love my Kona!

I love my new EV Kona and will never buy a gas car again. The AV system is easy to use and the Car Play is very functional. The car is very quick and fun to drive. The hatchback design is very functional.
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TIMOTHY C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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09/03/2019
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Hyundai Kona

This is a great car!! It is my first electric vehicle (EV) and I sincerely wish I had bought one much earlier. The decision to buy Hyundai is a surprise. Before starting to look I expected to buy a BMW, but the Kona blew me away.
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KWANG C.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/30/2019
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TONI M.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/25/2019
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Best Car ever

I love my new electric car, the Hyundai Kona has all the features I wanted as well as looks great. Its comfortable and calming to drive. Everyone that gets in the car is amazed at how quiet the car is. I always get asked is it running?
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JAMES A.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/24/2019
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A great electric vehicle

The vehicle has a ton of good features and has very good distance for the cost. The Kona EV is very quiet while driving, it handles very nicely, the level 2 charging is relatively quick, it supports DC fast charging, there's decent space in the back for groceries, the headlights are pretty bright which is good for driving at night, the automatic features on the premium model are effective and make the driving experience better. The only 2 complaints that I really have about it are the wireless charging bay does not have cooling in it and the back seats have less leg room than I would like. Frankly the leg room back there is a little tight. It's very comfortable for the driver and the passenger in the front though.
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SCOTT M.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/16/2019
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Another First time EV for the Masses

EV’s have typically been either too expensive for the average Joe/Jane, not enough range to be considered a viable option as a family hauler, or of quirky aesthetics (or all three!). The Hyundai Kona electric and entries from Kia, Nissan, and Chevrolet are here to change your mind. You’d be forgiven for not noticing that the Kona you are looking at is just another gasoline powered,smallish, CUV like any of its siblings. It is stylish, sleek, and features just about any quality of life improving amenity that you could think of, provided that it is included in the one of three available feature packages that you are looking at; Hyundai is mercifully spartan on nickel and diming for every extra option outside the three trim levels. It is not until you heard the vehicle silently pull away with only a slight synthesizer generates whir that you would figure out that you were looking at a full EV car. One, that I might add, will push you back into your seat as it starts to chew into its 300 mile range. If the wheels don’t spin first, which they all too easily will, so keep a light foot. Three driving modes -Eco, Normal, and Sport - let you dial up the power as you see fit. Given it’s not a race car and not-too-sticky stock tires won’t let you mistake it for a race car, anything above Eco mode it just playing. An Eco+ mode will let you eek every last mile out of the car, albeit at the cost of no AC or heat and a maximum speed of 60 mph. Charging can be done out of any home outlet for about 48hrs of time. Install or visit a Level 2, 240v charger and that comes down to about 9 hrs. DC fast charger? About 1 hr to 80%. Electric rates vary, but call it about $5 for 300 miles. The ride at highway speed can be noisy, but probably because everything else is so quiet. The interior can feel a bit plasticy, but that’s a matter of taste. I preferred the piano blacks of my Volkswagen Golf, but I’ll adjust. The interior cabin is spacious and visibility is above average, i’d Say. The non-premium sound system is passable, but audiophiles would likely opt for the upgraded model in the top trim level or install an aftermarket system, if possible. If you’ve never owned or considered a full EV before, do yourself a favor and include the Kona on your next dealer visit. It just may change your mind and you may go home that night to see where you’ll have your Level 2 charger installed.
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BENJAMIN B.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/16/2019
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Love my Kona

I've been looking for a new car for a while...my criteria we're good mileage, good styling, reliability, and acceleration. I considered an electric vehicle after talking to a friend and the Kona satisfied all of these categories for a reasonable price. As an Arizona resident, I had to fly to California to do a test drive and then come back once I found the vehicle I wanted for the right price
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MARJORIE M.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/11/2019
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Great range and very little lifestyle change

This is my first electric vehicle. I’m absolutely happy with it. The range is excellent and I have not changed my lifestyle to get to a charger (no home charger currently). There are so many great bells and whistles. My favorite features are the sound system (think subwoofer, tweeters, center channel, and mains) and the flat load-in in the cargo area. So fun to drive, too.
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MILLICENT E.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/04/2019
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Kona Electric

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Joomo Y.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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08/03/2019
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Kona EV

Great battery range. Fun to drive with nice styling. Good handling. Ride comfort is adequate and as expected for a compact SUV. Love the android auto function. So far no significant rattling but it's only been 2 1/2 months. The lift gate issue needs to be fixed. Wish it had seat memory function and one touch operation on all windows. The interior needs to look more premium - for a similar price point it doesn't match the Tesla model 3 which I seriously considered getting if it wasn't for the higher federal tax credit on the Hyundai. Overall I like the car minus the things I mentioned above.
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James T.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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07/31/2019
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Kona EV

All and all this is a great looking little car, it's fun to drive and has an above average sound system. I really feel the interior design is kind of cheesy and I think a larger selection of wheels and tires should be made available. The moon roof in my vehicle makes far too much noise when opened.The Black Paint is very attractive. and it need more luxury features such as folding exterior mirrors and a passenger side electric seat, also an A/C vent is badly needed for the back seat passengers, and some kind of electric rear hatch opener
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Rudolph G.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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07/26/2019
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this car is fantastic. It's like it operates on golden butter. Love, love love it!

I had no idea what to expect. And at one point the salesman, Matt Valen had to come up to my house and help me. There wasn't a problem but a misunderstanding. But the fact that he came up said so much about the integrity of the sales people at Hyundai!!
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MATTHEW V.
2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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07/20/2019
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I love my Kona EV!!

This car is a completely new driving experience. So quiet, so fast and responsive it is such fun to drive! Handles the corners and climbs mountains beautifully. You should test drive one to feel the difference. Having instant torque at any speed is awesome. Excellent design throughout! Costs me about $4 to charge 200 miles at home (That would be 8 gallons of gas at $2.80/gal =$22.40). Please Hyundai sell this in all of your dealerships!! More people will buy them!! I had to drive from GA to NJ to get mine.
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