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2020 Hyundai Kona EV

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PETER C.
2020 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
11/05/2022
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Easy to drive, ample driving range

This is my 1st EV, and it's been very satisfying owning this car. It has ample range and has been saving me a lot of gas money. It's almost maintenance free, and I appreciate the driver assist safety features such as blind spot and backup warning. The ride is smooth with plenty of acceleration power.
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TIMOTHY B.
2020 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
01/10/2023
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Kona EV

Good range, although affected by temperature extremes. Great turning radius. A bit tight in rear seats. Some concern about durability of heads up display, which has been replaced under warranty, and some small paint flaking on plastic front bumper. Ventilated and heated seats allow less use of climate controls, extending range.
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ZABED M.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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03/08/2023
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The second-best car money can buy

If I was a billionaire, my first choice for a car would be a Hyundai Ioniq 5 - and my second choice would be the Kona EV that we own and love. The Kona has everything you need (except for maybe some more storage space) and nothing you don't need
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REBECCA N.
2020 Hyundai Kona EV
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03/19/2023
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FIRST. EV

I had never owned a hybrid or EV so like most people I talked to I had "range anxiety." The power company gave me a level 2 charger and 95% of my charging is done there. I consistently get more range than advertised per charge and range anxiety is unfounded. In summer I get over 350 miles per 100% charge and frankly I don't want to drive more than that in a day. The few times I've traveled more than that on a round trip, finding a public charger has not been an issue. The navigation system is constantly telling you how far you are from the nearest charger. Costs of operation are unbelievably good, like the equivalent of gas at $1 gallon. I didn't go to the dealer expecting, or even considering an EV, but I'm sure glad I took the time to check it out. Very peppy and full powered. Not large, but works great for this Grandpa who has to pick up 8 and 10 year old granddaughters from time to time. Love my Kona EV.
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SHASHIDHARAN S.
2020 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
05/16/2023
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Vehicle is good except the battery issue

Fun to drive but just have Battery issue getting dead and nothing would work The remote key doesn't work and doors dont open you have to ise the manuel door key to open the drive side foor and open the hood to give a jump start
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CYNTHIA S.
2020 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
07/02/2023
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Kona EV Ultimate is a Car to Love

I am a proud owner of a 2020 Kona EV Ultimate. It is a pleasure to drive. It is quiet and quick. The thoughtful design and convenient features make this a total package. Previously we have owned expensive "status" brand cars. By far the Kona EV Ultimate has been an excellent purchase experience overall.
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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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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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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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Robert S.
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
01/26/2021
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Smooth and quiet unless the road is rough. Good performance.

The Kona EV is smooth quiet around town, but can get noisy above about 50mph especially on rough pavement, from tire roar. It feels peppy and handles well and is fun to drive. The mileage is great. I normally get about 275-285 miles per full charge. I got the Ultimate trim (top line) and enjoy using the adaptive cruise control on the highway-it works perfectly. I also like the HUD to see speed and speed limit without having to look down very much. The Apple Car play works great for navigation and music or podcasts. I wish the passenger seat had electronic controls like the driver's seat. It is manual, which at this top trim level I think it should be a power seat. In retrospect I think I would probably go for one of the two lower trim levels, which have almost all of the advantages of this car at a more reasonable price point.
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GEITY 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
03/04/2021
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Lots of Power and good range

This is a very good small SUV for around town and have plenty of space and power. I like the design of the vehicle and it doesn't look like a spaceship. The vehicle drives good but has a bit too much road noise.
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ALAN C.
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
04/29/2021
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Kona EV after 1 year and 16k miles

One of the best EV values, good efficiency and range with a practical interior that can accommodate bikes easily with the rear seat folded . It has some firmware deficiencies, quirks and bugs, but one can adapt and enjoy the positive attributes and a generally pleasant driving experience.
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JOHN 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
05/29/2021
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Kona EV

Great vehicle though troubling is the lack of support from Hyundai on when the recall on the battery pack will be performed. I park and charge my brand new car outside. Please address and communicate
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ROBERT 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
06/26/2021
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Good, but not perfect

In most ways, I like this vehicle, but it has had one serious deficiency. The car in question is an electric vehicle. It is prone to the 12 volt battery going dead. This may be due to my forgetting to shut off the car when exiting, or leaving one of the doors not fully closed, but This has happened to me twice. Because of this, I would not recommend this car if it is critical that it be able to operate when you need it.
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