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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Kona Electric, so we've included reviews for other years of the Kona Electric since its last redesign.
Totally love my 2020 Kona Electric
Bruce M., 05/01/2020
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
I never, ever thought I would own an SUV -- I'm a car guy and incline toward the sporty end of things -- but when I started shopping for affordable EVs, it was clear instantly that this was the car for me. It's peppy and way more fun to drive than the Bolt or the Leaf. The interior is nicely done and extremely comfortable, and it packs a good amount of space into a pretty small external size -- important in my hometown of San Francisco, where parking is a challenge. Unlike the competitors, the base SEL model comes with all sort of safety tech, which is a plus once you get used to the car telling you whenever it thinks you're about to get in trouble. Though the present stay-home order due to COVID-19 has limited my driving, range seems to be very good. The range meter consistently tells me I should get 270 to 275 with a full charge, notably more than the EPA-certified official 258. If there is a drawback to Kona Electric, it's limited availability. It's not available in every state, and even here in California supplies are tight -- meaning, at least as of this writing, you're unlikely to pay less than full sticker. But you know what? It's worth it. Fast, smooth, dead silent, comfortable, practical. I totally love it.
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Peppy fun electric car
Mark G, 04/04/2020
2020 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
This is a compact SUV so don't expect a lot of storage in the back. I installed a ChargePoint home charger and it's like having a gas station in the garage. At 40A, I am able to charge up the car fully in one overnight session. Notes about home charging: * the electrician determines the amperage based on the existing panel. * If, for example, 40A is chosen, the car does not get the full 40A. Ask the electrician for the effective amperage throughput. In my case, I got 31A effective from a 40A rated ChargePoint. * Consult online resources to see the miles of range per hour added for your effective amperage, and correlate that with your own observations. ChargePoint comes with an app to measure the velocity of charge and other stats. If you don't active your home charger via the app, you will be capped at a very low effective amperage (as per the home charger instruction manual). The car has good acceleration and even the base model has adjacent lane obstacle warning lights in the side view mirrors. In summary, definitely recommend this fun and practical vehicle. Just wish it was sold in more states, specifically AZ because I had to go over to Palm Springs CA to buy it. The Palm Springs dealership has assured me, though, that the Scottsdale Hyundai dealership will be able to service it (check the computer functionality mostly, plus tires, brakes, the usual).
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Love my Kona EV!!! 10k miles so far
Lori, 10/01/2019
updated 01/23/2023
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate 4dr SUV (electric DD)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
Great range, comfy and safe ride, and it's fun to drive. I've had my Kona Electric for 5 months and I honestly love this car. It's fun to drive, gets great range - there's more and more fast chargers popping up so extended trips aren't a problem. I charge at home mostly, it's so nice not stopping for gas. The safety features are wonderful. I love the auto regeneration, it slows the car down for you and charges the battery. The lane keep assist is also helpful, but sensitive -- the car tells me to keep my hands on the wheel, when they are on the wheel. The auto headlights are nice. All in all, night time driving isn't my favorite -- but I feel safe and confident in my Kona. She keeps me in my lane, adjusts the headlights for me, tells me if someone is in my blind spot driving or reversing out of a parking space . The Ultimate trim has so many auto features I'm starting to rely on I worry about driving another car. I feel like this car is safe, and almost free to drive, I have my 16 year old drive this car, not our Volvo XC90, when I don't need the car. This car lives up to the hype. Highly recommended!!!!! UPDATE: We've had our 2019 Kona Electric almost 4 years now, we call her "Ko". She's been a great car. We love her. She's been super reliable, fun to drive, we love not going to the gas station, we mostly charge overnight at home. All in all, it's been a great experience. A few notes :: you need to buy new 12v batteries every two years. Google it, you do. Hyundai amazingly replaced our main battery, $17k worth, no cost to us - fire hazard. I could have bought a Tesla, I felt more confident buying a brand I trusted would back their warranty and has dealerships all over in case she needed service. Normal tire replacement. Otherwise, seriously, besides windshield wipers and washer fluid, tire alignments, no other maintenance costs. She's an amazing little car. I feel like I'm driving a hummingbird, fast to accelerate, fast to slow down, you feel in control. I drive my mostly one pedal, using the regenerative brake on the steering wheel. She's a great car. We love our Ko!
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Best EV? I think so. At least in my price range.
first time evbuyer, 09/03/2019
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate 4dr SUV (electric DD)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Peppy, handles well and the base model, which has tons of features, can be bought for under $30k after the $7,500 tax credit gets applied. If you lease the tax credit is instant.
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Impressive!
Govjaguar, 10/21/2019
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate 4dr SUV (electric DD)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
We were doing our research on a practical EV that offers great range, practicality and value. We got the Ultimate model with the Pebble blue interiors and already did over a 1000 miles in 3 weeks. We constantly got around 300 miles with economical driving and was very impressed with the seating position, ease of controls, driving dynamics and looks. The Heads up display is very intuitive and helpful. The digital dash and 8 inch touch screen and controls were easy to us and Smart features like Auto regenerative braking, pedestrian and forward collision warning, Driver only AC, Auto Lane assist, ventilated cooled seats etc makes it a smart buy. Its such a joy to drive with plenty of power and range. And you can use the app to check on the car statistics and send controls. It also comes up Hyundai's lifetime battery warranty.
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