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2020 Hyundai Kona EV

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ASHLEY-LYNN 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
08/16/2021
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Comfortable, Great Driving Exp, & Fantastic Cargo Space

From camping to grocery shopping, this vehicle has all the space and the range to go everywhere I go. The seats are comfortable and accommodate myself as well as my very tall passengers, but have the option to fold down for when I need to haul items for my bigger trips. The vehicle has everything I want.
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Chris 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
10/04/2021
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Nice car for smaller EV

Like most of the features of the EV and the range is very good even with using climate control. Only issue is I think the instrument panel is a little bit difficult to see for access to the controls but have gotten used to the issue. Also the front seat can be difficult to get under if stuff falls down to the floor. Other than that I like the car for longer trips as charging options improve.
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STEVEN E.
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
12/20/2021
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Great 1st EV

Battery warranty is best in the business. Build quality is exceptional. Only negatives are needs better range and exterior styling. In town drive is better than the model 3 or the Mach e. I take 4 to 6 long trips a year so I’ve purchased a Tesla model 3. I might have purchased the Ionia 5 if it had been available.
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SUSAN 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
12/27/2021
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Good size electric vehicle with great range

Great range for an electric vehicle. Sits higher, easier to get in and out of vehicle. Easy to drive. Trunk space is limited for road trips. Nice car for commute to and from work. Enjoy driving the vehicle.
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ANDREW A.
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
02/24/2022
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Fun to drive and very practical

Fun and practical car. It can out accelerate a Tesla (and any gas powered car). It also has a pretty amazing amount of interior space for its size. Unfortunately the dealer we bought it from was pretty horrible, but I would assume that other dealerships would be better
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BIREN 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
05/12/2022
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fun to drive

Very nice car. This is not a family car. However, Perfect for couple people. This car have very smooth and comfortable ride. Very good mileage with Single charge.
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JOHNNY F.
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
12/06/2022
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Gets the job done

Pros: Good range, very quiet, low maintenance, nice acceleration Cons: A little pricy, Heater performance is low, range is greatly affected when using heater and A/C, remote climate control not as easy to use, and navigation requires cellphone to be wired/connected to car
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JOHN 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
08/23/2023
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Great Car

I have been very happy with this car. It has a very good range… Up to approximately 230 miles. I’ve had it for almost 3 years and I’m still very happy with it. It has great acceleration and it’s easy to park especially with the rear video.
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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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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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Paul E.
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
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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