Skip the Turbo? 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Tested
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- #KonaEV #Konaelectric
I was able to test ou the new 2024 Kona in Turbo gas models and Electric. Here's what I think of the Electric and how it drives compared to the ICE models.
EV-Specific Features
In addition to the Pixelated Seamless Horizon Lamp and Pixel graphics, Kona Electric offers even more features for an improved customer experience. Available battery preconditioning ensures secure charging and power performance in colder ambient temperatures. A new charging port door lamp helps ensure visibility at night.
Kona Electric also comes with distinctive elements, including forward “frunk” storage, active grille shutters, exterior Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, i-PEDAL driving mode, and Smart Regenerative System that adjusts regeneration according to real-time traffic conditions.
With a bi-directional onboard charger, the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) (vi) function can power devices or charge electrical equipment, such as electric bicycles, scooters, camping equipment, or even power necessities during a power outage. From the front charging port, devices and appliances can be plugged in using an available V2L adapter to use battery power when the car is parked.
The new i-PEDAL enables a one-pedal driving mode that allows drivers to accelerate, decelerate and stop using only the accelerator pedal when desired. The Smart Regenerative System automatically adjusts the levels of regenerative braking based on real-time data from forward traffic flow, optimizing regenerative braking system efficiency.
Maximum Driving Range
(Hyundai internal estimate)
260 miles (i) (internal estimate w/ 64.8 kWh battery)
(final range to be confirmed at a subsequent date)
Performance
w/ 64.8 kWh Battery
2WD
Power
150 kW (201 HP)
Torque
255 Nm (188 lb.-ft.)
Performance
w/ 48.6-kWh Battery
2WD
Power
99 kW (133 HP)
Torque
255 Nm (188 lb.-ft.)
Supported Charging Infrastructure
Available 400V with 64.8 kWh Battery
Charging
Approximately 10% to 80% in 43 minutes with fast-charging capability (iii)
Vehicle-to-Load (vi)
Maximum Power Output
1.7kW (North America)
Port Locations
Vehicle charging port access with V2L adapter
00:00 - Exterior
01:57 - Driving Impressions
05:52 - 0-60 mph
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I have the 2022 model and no regrets. I get 485 km range ( 300 miles) in the summer. Winter I get 385km range (240 miles). I have driven 36,000 km ( 22.369 miles) in the past 23 month. Great price and range.
What kind of "winter" are we talking about? Winter where I am lasts about 5 months with tons of snow.
@@henryhonda8408 Toronto
It's the fact that no Hyundai ev's qualify for the $7,500 tax credit that gets me. Otherwise it would be a now brainer
@@Edward55221 Yeah, not until 2025 will the new Georgia factory be up and running. I want one as well, but don't mind waiting a year and a half.
@@Edward55221 You get the tax credit if you lease
Yeah, this is the Kona to get. I have a 2019 Niro EV and it's getting 300 miles of range right now in the summer, same as the old Kona EV. This battery pack is very underrated. This is a great buy for people who want a more affordable fully-electric SUV than the 50k-60k Ioniq5/EV6 and gets similar range if they don't need AWD.
One of the best Ev's on the market, huge hit in the Netherlands.
Nice quick review Kirk! This seems like a sweet car for many!
If I had a second car, I think the small battery Kona would be it for my wife’s daily as I would only have to charge maybe three times in a week at the house. 👍🏼 10:24
Getting This next year! I have the limited 1.6t. Love it, but I love the electric model even more.
Great video!! When will you be allowed to drive the sonata? Very interested in buying it.
Hopefully soon!
Can't wait for the 24 Kona EV. The Kona EV is awesome. Second only to the 23 Chevy Bolt EUV.
A liftback lifted sonata would be ideal
I live in the urban city. Like the inside and out of these especially the new size for occasional people in backseat. But, living city center in a high-rise condo, I don't have a place to plug in. Wish they would have added a hybrid to the mix.
I own both a 23’ Kona EV and a 24’ Kona EV. The new model is better in every way except off the line power.
Key highlights for me are
- windshield projected heads up display
- size increase
- new tiny front storage
- V2L adapter
-Love the column shifter
- wife loves new 360 camera and extra space for her purse.
Canadian models don’t get the power lift gate (big disappointment).
I have a 2022 Kona Limited FWD ICE version. Definitely looking at the EV version next year but would also settle for the ICE version again as the price could be a factor. We'll see what happens next year, since I lease, I could get the full $7500 tax incentives up front, making the EV cost the same as the ICE version. Of course, only the ICE version has AWD, and living in NJ, I may need that about 10 times/year. Either way, I get used to seeing a plate on the front grill, as NJ requires front and back (not FL), as does CA and about a dozen other states.
Cool
It's supposed to be 160 kW on this model. Some sources have 150, others 160, puzzling. I'll also note that although motor torque is down 35% from the gen 1, gearing is 30% more favourable, which is why acceleration is minimally affected. The softness off the line is no-doubt programmed in, not a result of the lower torque.
Thanks for your review Kirk. Alex from Alex on Autos suggested this might be the "better Bolt." Would you agree? It certainly looks a lot better to me! But like the Bolt, this doesn't have AWD. That's too bad. But I can't complain if it's priced right 🙂
The only thing is it costs a fair bit more than a Bolt. But it is quite a bit bigger also.
Lease the Kona, buy the bolt
Great idea! Is this your advice for all Hyundai/Kia products or just this one in particular? Thanks Kirk.@@KirkKreifels
True and true. Let's see what MSRP this thing is. @@gregkramer5588
@@jsfbay1 any electric car that is not built in the US, you will want to lease in order to be eligible for the EV tax credit.
No interior chapter?
The kamm back Ioniq was better by being a more practical and efficient design alone. A model that Hyundai axed for the crossover Kona
I have 2023 kona just week anybody know distance range in sumer and winter please
It goes the 1st Gen. I rented a few of them
the charge port at the front is a deal breaker for me
very impressive efficiency. 4.03 miles rated electric range per kWh. Slightly more than the Kia Niro EV 3.95 mi/kWh vs Toyotas best offer Prius Prime 3.19 mi/kWh. Also the Kona EV appears to be the bigger car. truly an engineering masterpiece but exterior design goes to the japanese
Comparing a PHEV with an EV ? Strange 🤔 Compare PHEV with PHEV. The PHEV system from hyundai/kia is trash.
Build quality?
This is preproduction yet.
This was a prototype and it's better quality than many production cars.
I hope the N is at least a PHEV
This car was designed to be in 2 tone colour
We do not care about the 0-60 times. Just drop it!
Considering the fact this is based on the previous model platform it is not designed as being an EV first and then a gas car.
They did design the EV version first and the others later. He was right.
"Most electric vehicles that have both ICE and EV models under the nameplate are created as ICE-first models. The new Hyundai Kona Electric is just the opposite. This vehicle uses an electric-first design, which significantly increases the interior size for more comfort and greater cargo space in this new electric SUV. This increased cargo space measures 25.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats, an increase of nearly 33% compared to the outgoing model."
I'm not sure why having the same platform would make a difference in the claim.
This is a very adventurers design but I think in 5 yrs it's' going to look very outdated...esp the rear end.
Corner lights are ghastly, IMHO.
Feels like three different design teams worked on the exterior. No coherency whatsoever.
Hyundai and their weird blue backlight color.
Old Kona was great. They should have just made it full EV architecture to improve space. Instead they've made it fat and slow.
I'm a one car household. EVs aren't in my foreseeable future. HYBRID!