2020 Hyundai Kona EV

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Paul E.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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12/09/2019
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Got A Lemon

Car makes strange noises. Had for one week and been in service for 2 weeks. They have been unable to fix the problem. No word from Hyundai on how long it will take or what is wrong. No replacement offered yet. Paying for car and insurance but no car.
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NationalCA - List responded on 12/10/2019 12:23 PM
We’d like the opportunity to look into this. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. ^cc

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Patrick M.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/04/2021
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Kona EV

Hyundai has done a poor service to their customers with this car. There is a serious danger of the car catching fire and killing people or causing extensive damage to property yet I only learned about the problem from the automotive press rather than from Hyundai. You need to buy-back all of these cars.
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NationalCA - List responded on 04/05/2021 09:13 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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Leslie K.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/07/2021
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The 2020 Kona Electric has been under a restrictive battery system recall for a year. The battery terminals were flawed and the system should have been replaced.

The battery system could have caused a fire while charging, while in use, or while sitting. Batteries were only allowed to charge to 79%. I was not allowed to park my car in my garage. They should have been replaced when flaws were first discovered. The dealership supposedly fixed it in an hour - I doubt that the battery system was replaced. I don’t have any idea how the car was cleared of the RECALL. I no longer trust Hyundai. The sticker price on my car was $55K.
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HUY VAN M.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
12/21/2020
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Car issues with Noise, Window open Noise and button function layout

The car is good for what is intended use (commuter car). The ideal drive would be short or speed below 60 mph. It is fun and save on gas. Few things that needs to improve to make it a better experience with the car.
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NationalCA - List responded on 12/21/2020 01:25 PM
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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STEVE H.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/24/2021
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diappointed

when about 15000 miles on it, starting to hear noise when accelerating or slowing down either by braking or changing re-gen level above 0. Dealer did not actually drive the vehicle, just ran diagnostic, and kept it for 4 days for this. Not only the quality of the car disappoints, the quality of their service disappoints to the point their "life time warranty" does not appeal. most likely this is an isolated case, but most likely won't buy another Hyundai.
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Ron P.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/31/2020
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A little disappointed

Please read the Pros and Cons. Love the fast acceleration but it's worthless if the tires don't grip the ground and I worry that I don't have all-wheel-drive. Sound system started out great but now my driver door rattles when the bass goes low. Not to mention my car is in need of towing to the dealership right now...
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Louis C.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
04/09/2021
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Fun to drive

Very powerful fun to drive. Handling on turn not to good might slip. The auto center steering wheel work sometime . Always having problems to disconnect the Charing outlet. Due to lock issue not release easy. problems with the blue link all the time. The remote features 80% working. Wireless charging station design in the hard to reach area. The heat seat button put it in the wrong spot turn on by your elbow by accident.
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David M.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
04/27/2021
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Kona EV

I would say that the Kona is good for performance, but not so good with the reliability. Transaxle had to be replaced at 20,000 miles, and now the charging system, power system have been cut back to 80%. It remains to be seen how this car lasts in the long run.
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BRET J.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/16/2021
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Meh.. clicking and vibration noises driving me crazy

This is my second Kona. I purchased one in 2019 had a number of issues which they heard about. Most regarding a vibration clicking noise and break noise. I traded in that 2019 for a 2020 hoping that the issue would be resolved. But unfortunately it returned and it returned worse than the 2019 version. I plan on trading this car in again because there's got to be better.
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SHARAD S.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/20/2021
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Great Mileage

Gives great mileage. Everything else about the car is economy like, but it is priced as a luxury vehicle. I purchased this car instead of the Tesla 3 because it had the federal tax credit of $7500. I couldn’t pass on that.
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Pauline M.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/21/2022

If it worked great

I love the car itself the range is great, the interior is comfortable. The trunk is very small. it is a very compact car. However, i feel like i am always at the dealership with issues for it. I've had to take it back due to the battery recall many times. I had the AC system back up which caused leaking into the car. I now am having issues that the dealership can't figure out. Wondering if anyone else is having back electrical issues, my blind spot system, back signals and wind shield wiper all don't work randomly. Sometimes when I restart the car they start working again but each time I bring it to the dealership they can't find anything wrong and can't fix the problem. Does anyone know what is wrong with my car?
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Kenneth L.
2020 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
01/19/2020
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So far so good

Comfortable, responsive vehicle. I selected this Electric because of the availability of dealerships as opposed to the Tesla Model 3. I drive limited miles and home charging is all I have used to date. The range is actually around 280 miles when the battery is topped off. If you often take trips beyond 250 miles the Tesla will recharge much quicker at a level 3 charger and probably would make more sense. I charge at home (level 2) so this works best for me. If I do need to take an extended trip there are always car rentals. The warranty on this car is unbeatable. There are far fewer parts than with internal combustion vehicles so maintenance should be limited. I like knowing the car will not spew CO2 as a byproduct of driving, and my electric utility allows me to purchase green energy for a small bit more.
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Ron P.
2020 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
01/31/2020
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First electric car venture

Overall happy with the car though there are styling changes that I would have liked. More options for scheduling charging time would have helped as well. You have to pay more to get semiautonomous option, battery warmer, LCD lights, etc. I'd recommend for first time buyer. Moving up to a Volkswagen if they increase range.
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BRAD M.
2020 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
04/17/2020
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Really happy with my vehicle!

The only problems I have is the difficulty getting my Android Auto set up and the use of the BlueLink. I am not super computer savy and I don't have a manual. Other than this, I really enjoy the drive and the build quality so far.
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JANA O.
2020 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
06/23/2020
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Truly 4.5 stars

I love not having any black on the doors or dashboard in my eKona. The range is great and I have mostly been charging at home and we haven’t gotten a level 2 charger installed yet so it can only get better. I miss the storage required for a weeklong trip but it does have a small wheel base so heading across country-you’d feel every bump so it wouldn’t be the car of choice for a long trip across country for me unless gas prices climb. The eKona is easily the car we want to drive over the ICE cars we have. Any EV owner will tell you once you try the EV you won’t go back ( and I loved my old Camry! I thought it was fun to drive but not as fun as the eKona!!!) we have literally been doing “Sunday Drives” without any guilt of wasting gas and it has been a spirit lifter during quarantine because I get to change the scene a lot better and not pollute the sparkling clean air we have had during lock down. I expect this car will be getting very high mileage on it...
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Patrick M.
2020 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
07/01/2020
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Kona EV

In order to process my survey you are forcing me to fill-in this space when I really don't have anything to say. If you want feedback from Hyundai owners then I suggest it is better to treat them as adults.
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MARK D.
2020 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
07/15/2020
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Nice fast smooth.

I like the SUV. Lots of features on the highest price model. It does look like every other SUV out there. In fact they look so close the all seem to be the same style. If tax credit / rebate goes away then I would just buy a Tesla since they would be pretty close in price. But with the tax savings it is a very good deal. I did want a Tesla Model Y but did not want to risk the first year possible problems with the Tesla. My girlfriend will have this in about 8 months. I t a nice SUV please don't get me wrong and it works and drives very well. I do like it.
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ATAC T.
2020 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
10/09/2020
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Good solid EV

I leased this EV because the EV technology is progressing so fast that I didn't want to commit long time and try newer technologies in coming years. I am very satisfied with its performance except interior road noise. It is not bad but it can be better. In summary, this is a good solid, fun to drive, good range EV with given pricing.
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GREGORY R.
2020 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
11/12/2020
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2020 Kona EV - long range, more affordable, front wheel drive and lots of fun.

I care about our climate and was determined to buy an all electric car. But, I live in a rural place and need the kind of range that was only available from a luxury mark. The Kona EV caught my attention with the outstanding range. I had my eye on a much more expensive electric brand, but when I compared features, warranty, availability, for the body type I need, I found Hyundai had put a lot of thought into this offering. I got everything I wanted in an all electric car for a lot less money, and my local dealer had every trim level and lots of colors to choose out of inventory. I didn't have to pay extra to get the color i wanted. The available tax credits did influence my decision to buy, but now that I've been driving the Kona EV for a while, I just think its the better buy.
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Roberta B.
2020 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
12/13/2020
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Kona Electric

Don't have to buy gas, great performance, nice features. If you drive it a lot or often, you will need to plug it in often. The supplied charger charges at a very low capacity, but it will work until you can buy a faster one ($400-$700) With a better charger you will need an electrician to install a 220V outlet near your your vehicle. Also, if you plan on making a LONG trip, You may still need a fossil burning vehicle. Only time will tell concerning reliability.
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