FIRST LOOK: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric | How Does it Compare to the Outgoing Model?
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15:55 Software
19:55 City Driving
23:33 Highway Driving
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We just picked ours up. I didnât like the open storage in the center under the arm rest but the wife found out by removing the plastic Divider it fit her purse.
That's nice for her. Is it primarily your car or hers? Which trim did you get and what pushed you to the Kona Electric versus the Ioniq cars?
@@TheIoniqGuyit was supposed to replace my 17â Ioniq, but the wife likes it better than her 23â Kona Ultimate.
I was going to buy the 24â Ioniq 5 but I got a great 24 month lease rate and payment for the Kona. I am expecting some changes in the next two years like the NACS so decided to do a short lease.
the first thing I thought when watching videos of reviewers complaining of the open storage and not hiding their crap, is that as an open storage, large purses and small bags will fit in there securely while still flowing out. Can't do that in a closed storage area. Smart, imo.
i'm hoping to buy one this month because I'm seeing great incentives for them in the US
20-80% is 33 mins compared to 44 mins in the previous version.ððŧ
44 minutes is 10 to 80%
In the old Kona you can get to a full stop by holding the left steering wheel paddle so you dont need to use the brake paddle
Another really great video. So informative and candid.
Thanks for the comparison video. I also happen to have Kona EV which is coming up on lease this year. I have the Ultimate trim but looks like if I'm not mistaken, the torque on the new one is less. The previous gen was 201hp and 295lbtq. Also my range since day one had been between 280-302miles and of course more fluctuation in the winter as I'm also in snow country. Bigger size is huge help especially with a car sear which makes the front passenger seat almost unusable. I have been getting about 4.2kwh with the higest I saw was 5.3kwh which was of course city driving.
Great review. We have a Hyundai Elentra and are strongly considering an E Kona as our fist electric. Thank you.
LINERX vs AZ summers. How do you think these will fare when itâs 110 degrees outside.
I like the normal buttons and knobs on the Kona. Iâd consider the N if it comes in AWD. Iâm also waiting for the 2025 I5 mostly for the NACS port, but they are finally advertising some good deals on the Ionic 5 here in the Portland Oregon area, so the 2024 is a little tempting.
I was going to the dealership this weekend to purchase the 2024 Kona gas version, but after seeing this fantastic coverage on the electric version, I'm seriously considering this. Thank you for the enlightening video on the Kona Electric!
Great video. The only video that has shown the footwell for the driver I use that dead space for my left foot to rest as the footrest doesn't work for me as a tall guy(6'4"). I'm getting the top spec here in Australia what they call Premium here. Was there a glasses holder in the ceiling like the classic Ioniq has and I think original Kona had? Those floor maps look interesting do you know if they ship them globally or only US/Canada?
No eyewear holder up top which I was I design and sell my own for the magnetic pad next to the driver display. theioniqguy.etsy.com/listing/1638548652/24-hyundai-kona-budget-magnetic-eyewear
I'm not sure what's standard around the world for floor mats.
I saw one yesterday and I really liked how it looks
Very comprehensive review of old vs. new. Looking at a 2025 trade in of my 2022 Tucson PHEV and this is on the list. Thanks !
I had the radar cruise fail on my Ioniq5 and got an Ioniq6 as a stand by car. I actually couldn't wait to give it back. It was claustrophobic as you said my knees had no room to move with high centre console. I'm glad you bring it up as the Kona seems to be better but they could do the open footwell and be as good as the 5. We nearly bought a new outlander phev but those centre consoles just keep getting wider and taller. Just stupid. Keeping old outlander maybe with battery upgrade. Hoping new Kia ev 5 will have lots of room up front. Love your reviews
Man I can't wait until you get one I am very interested in the upgrades to the home charging to 11kw and also the dcfc I hope you have a home charger large enough to max out the kona that way we can see how long it takes to home charge
Thanks for the review. Great to see the the back seat is actually usable on the new model. The old one was nominal.
4:00 our Canadian model has all LEDs. Itâs interesting to see how they package the car between the US and Canada. We donât get the power lift gate even at the highest trim ðĒ.
After shooting this SEL I looked more into the trim differences and the top trim here does get upgraded to all LEDs
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The 2 levels in Canada doesnât get the rear center vent like you have in the US, Hyundai also dropped the power trunk on ours where your Limited has it I believe.
â@djscandela yes, but we don't get hud or a heat pump, I rather had those, specially the pump
Still recommend to others in this price range who live in cold climates the Niro EV over the Kona since Hyundai hates specifically the US for whatever reason and wont let you get a heat pump for improved efficiency. Heck, its not even a North America market problem as Canada has had the heat pump in the Kona EV for years now.
Yeah, I wonder how much range you might lose driving a Kona in cold weather without a heat pump. British versions have heat pump, why not US? âđïļ
@@bnovak2937 From previous experience driving a Bolt EV, which doesn't have a heat pump, the steady state difference in power draw is ~1-4kW depending on the temperature. So for longer drives the efficiency difference will be more pronounced. As for the US trim differences, it's always been about the profit margin. Hyundai cuts a ton of features here to try to be competitive on price, rather than options/features. Kia is significantly more competitive on features but is slightly more expensive, but at least you are given the option to choose.
You can use the paddles on the wheel to improve the I pedal feel.
I kinda want a Kona now
Based on your recommendation we picked up linerx mats for our ev6. We love them! Though getting them into Canada was a pain!
Thatâs a bummer to hear. What was the issue if you donât mind me asking? Shipping?
@@TheIoniqGuy yeah, liner-x doesn't ship to Canada anymore, so I had to ship to freight depot in houlton, and then drive 6 hours to the border to pick it up, as freight forwarding would have cost as much as the mats!
Picked up a limited 2024 Kona for under MSRP and the federal EV rebate for my wife last week. She loves it so far.
Thatâs awesome!
Curious - How does the Kona qualify for the rebate?
@@GZIM86it is an EV, Hyundai has the same lease $7500 off deal going on for it. We managed to get the dealer to give us the $7500 off through a financed purchase somehow, no idea how they pulled that off but it saved a lot of paperwork to buyout the lease.
Hyundai is now offering $7500 cash incentives on all 24 Kona EVs. On a brand new model?! Why?
@@aaronrobinson5428 So they worked in $7500 off with a financed purchase and not for a lease? Thatâs amazing. I wonder how widespread that offer is.
Can thise cars be charged in any charging station?
You didnât mention the most important update for us in the northern climesâĶa heated charge port door. ð
Weâre not lucky enough to have that in the US from what Iâve read
My ioniq 6 charging door freeze easily. Had a rav4 prime before and it wasn't an issue so its a design problem
â@@TheIoniqGuyI think that we have, just n9t the heat pump, I will ask
I did some 60k KM of roadtriper in my 2020 Soul EV limited (64kwh) and it worked, same charging as your old Kona, but having 100KW charging potential is much better, but having battery precondioning is using on the cake! Might be a good replacement to our 2020 Soul which we i.e. as a run about now that we have our 2023 Tesla model Y long Range AWD for our roadtriper.
Hey thanks for this vid lm looking to purchased the ev kona new one being seeing the ioniq 5 used with low mileage 2022 rwd Is the ride height same as kona ev ?
They have very similar ride heights
I just got mine. I absolutely Love it
Favorite part?
everything @TheIoniqGuy especially the acceleration
We ordered one in the uk 2 days agoð
We have a scheme for people with motorbility needs, and if you qualify you can get a variety of ice and ev's for a 3 year " lease"
Depending on the cars list price you might need to pay an initial down payment and then all you pay for is peteol/ diesel or electricity, the scheme covers monthly payments to cover the car/ insurance/ maintenance/ breakdown cover.
We have a kona N line S ev in ultimate red paint for a one off ÂĢ1500.
They provide a free supplied and fitted wall charger.
20'000 miles a year mileage allowance and after 3 years you hand it back and choose again.
i wanted this but the towing capacity is lacking for my requirements.
Nice review. Looks great other than the lack of HUD. Any word on whether it has a heat pump yet? The frunk is kind of getting in the way, so I can't tell from under the hood. Please take some more under the hood pics or do some range tests with the heating system on vs off in the cold. Would really appreciate it.
No heat pump in the US ð
I just looked at one today and the salesperson says it does have a heat pump, will need to do more research. @@TheIoniqGuy
Iâm loving the Robocop look. Mine gets delivered next week.
Which trim/color did you get?
@@TheIoniqGuy I went for the Meta Blue, in the UK itâs an extra ÂĢ550
Do you think the software on existing Ioniq 5 to allow us to just "Start Preconditioning" ? That would be great. I have the 2022 Limited and even with software updates, thei Navigation doesn't have all of even the EV locations. If you are talking to Hyundai ask if they would let us somehow activate preconditioning for 20 -30 mins . Is it even a possible software upgrade?
It does have a manual button in the infotainment to start preconditioning without requiring setting a charger as a destination. Not certain how low it will let the SoC go before preventing it, but I think will work below 20%
Iâm liking the overall design. The system display seems to be set lower than the Ioniq 5. If I was in the market for a smaller car, this would definitely be near the top of the list. Thanks for the comprehensive review!
When we bought our Kia Niro EV in 2019, we also looked at the Kona - but thought the Kona was significantly smaller than the Niro. I hope to someday get an EV with V-to G but my wife says our current Niro EV (2019) is perfect.
What does snow mode do on the kona, given that it's a fwd drivetrain?
It likely just limits regen to level 1 and tones down throttle response a little bit
Does this have a heat pump in the US? I know other markets do but some sources say they removed it for the US version.
The US doesnât get a heat pump
â@TheIoniqGuy do you know if you can get it extra? In the UK you can
Can you do so efficiency testing on the new Kona. I had thought it had a heat pump but it looks like the US didnât get it.
100% will be testing efficiency
The thing that annoyed me with this new Kona was the many beeps when driving just above the speed limit the car thought the road has. This was in Norway.
Else I kinda liked the car yes. I didnât see the conditioning battery button, but I guess the Norwegian high trim model also had that..
I wonder what the service prices are though. My P45 60K service is about 1500$. Thatâs insane..
Every car has to have that now.
Hi how about the back seat feel compared to BYD Atto 3?
Don't know. We don't have BYD cars in the US
@@TheIoniqGuy I see, thanks mate
If I were to get an around town EV, this would be high on the list. Looking forward to the CCNC coming to the IONIQ line up. If they could just get iPhone as a key and wireless Apple CarPlay on my 2023 IONIQ 5 Limited it would feel like I spent my money wisely, they were glad to have me around and were welcoming my to the next purchase. #forgottencustomer 27:26
Looking at the potential of getting the Kona EV Limited (power liftgate + all LED lights) instead of ICE Limited if my math is correct and the dealers in NJ STILL deduct the Federal and NJ State tax credits from the MSRP (when leasing, as I do). Wish they actually gave you a small spare tire like the ICE Kona versions. Especially since there's room for one. Also looking at a Toyota Cross hybrid but those don't give you a spare tire either, and that hybrid model is still in short supply (WTF Toyota!?). Let's see what happens when I'm ready to give our my "final rose" come this summer.
Looking great! Unfortunately, those incandescent turn signal bulbs look super cheap. Does the Limited get LED lighting?
It does. I didnât realize this until after shooting this video
@@TheIoniqGuy Thanks for the info. What trim are you planning on getting? Looks like the SEL is the sweet spot but the Limited as a few more comforts like leather and ventilated seats.
Not having a heat pump may be the dealbraker for me. Comparing trims in different countries, we probably got the most stripped down version.
Am considering the Limited. Waiting to see the Volvo EX30 in person in May.
Iâll be shooting a video of the Limited tomorrow. It might be the exact one I end up leasing
iPedal can be adjuted by using the left paddle...
how did you attach the sunglasses on the left?
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They are magnetic.
Just fyi, the 10-70% charge time is 27 minutes. Itâs another 16min to get to 80% because it drops below 50kw. It starts at 90Kw and slowly creeps up to 100kw at 63% then drops to 79Kw up to 69%. TeslaBjorn has a comparison video.
Are you sure it's the same charging curve as the Kona from Tesla Bjorn's video? Remember that the North American Kona (built in S. Korea) get different versions of battery and electric motor. In Europe the Kona(built in Czech Republic) has 217bhp and 65,4kwh battery but the America and Canada will get 201bhp and 64,8 kWh battery...has anyone tested the max charging speed of the NAR version of the Kona?I could not find any video on TH-cam with a charging session...ðĒ
2 Questions: Does the USA spec model get a heat pump? Does it come with VTL adapter included?
No heat pump in the US. V2L only works on the limited trim and Iâm not sure if it comes with the adapter
@@TheIoniqGuy I know they need to cut some corners to keep the price down but kind of disappointing. How much could it cost them to give every trim level VTL? Seems a bit short-sighted on Hyundai's part.
Iâm with you! I even brought my adapter for shooting this video thinking it was going to have it. I told Hyundai the other day they need to make it more obvious. None of their marketing material even says the Limited has V2L. Itâs almost like theyâre trying to hide it
It's also disappointing that the Canadian and Europe spec models come standard with a heat pump but not the USA models.@@TheIoniqGuy
Well hopefully the US version gets a better crash rating in the EuroNcap it got a 4 star safety rating and only 1 point off a 3 star!
What's the charging curve for this model year 2024 Kona Electric? Its max 100 kW charging speed, how long is it maintained in ideal conditions? eg, for a brief period , say around 50-60% SOC, or longer, say 20-70%?
Teslabjorn has videos showing the charging performance. Itâs pretty good! It starts at 90Kw below 10% SOC and slowly creeps up higher and higher as the battery pack voltage increases. Its true peak is at 63% SOC at 100kw or slightly above. So you can think of it as basically flat 90-100kw all the way to 63%. Then it drops to 79Kw until it reaches 69%. Above that it drops below 50Kw.
All this to say is that they are emphasizing the wrong charging time in their marketing materials. Itâs 10-80% in 43 min, but 10-70% in just 27min. 16 extra minutes for the extra 10 percent is a waste in my opinion. Get back in the road at 70 and youâll spend overall less time charging over multiple stops.
Nice! That's a great improvement over its older model, where it would only get to its max 76kW for maybe 50-60% SoC period...before or after that it was well under 50kW...
â@@colinsullivan8416Charging curve of the Europe version is very different than US model. Also the Europe car has 217bhp an 65,4kwh battery
@@ConstantinBanciu Are you sure? TeslaBjorn was using the European spec which matches the curve shown here in Germany: th-cam.com/video/lk14baq5R3Q/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Love the robotic look of the new Kona, especially in black. Don't know what other colors are available.
Iâd pay to have my ioniq 5 updated to a ccnc computer. I want the conditioning button and wireless CarPlay. Thatâs all that really bothers me about my car along with no ârealâ OTA updates
Awesome
The DCFC speed increase is a little disappointing, 100kW vs the outgoing 77kW. But in reality I find my current Konaâs 77kW rate perfectly acceptable, my biggest gripe is how much the rate drops in the winter. Having preconditioning in the new Kona is the biggest improvement imo.
I had a 2019 Kona EV Ultimate that I loved it until it was bought back due to battery fire issues. My biggest issue remains - I don't want a car with FWD and EV torque as the power delivery is uneven and torque steer is annoying. Having now lived with both 2023 Model 3 RWD and a 2021 Polestar 2 (AWD/Dual Motor), I just can't ever see going back to FWD. I am curious how this stacks up to the Volvo EX30. On paper, the Volvo seems significantly better in most areas with the notable exception of rear seat/cargo space. I am glad to see Hyundai improve the Kona - I just really wish they would give it RWD/AWD.
I am making the same comparison. Test drove the Kona today. Quite pleasant.
I'll take a charge port in the back of the car any day of the week just like a gas car. I back into my driveway, don't have a garage and the charge cord is only so long plus I don't want want to expose that connection to bystanders on the street having it on the front. Kia has at least been consistent on the back right but I suspect it may move to the back left to match Tesla when they move to NACS.
Is that the new ccNc infotainment platform? Reason I ask is Iâm wondering if the manual preconditioning button will come to the first gen infotainment in an update of if it is ccNc only.
Did you mention if it has wireless AA/CarPlay, which would be ccNcâĶ
I have been trying to decide on Limited; Volvo EX30 and some good deals on a 2023 Ioniq 5 SEL. I really think the EX30 is better car compared to the Kona but I donât know if I have the patience to wait for it.
The EX30 is a really small car compare to Kona. Small passenger space at the back and also small trunk space.
EX30 is manufactured in China, vs. South Korea, and biggest drawback for me, lacks driver gauges / screen and buttons and uses a central mounted display for everything. Hard pass. I do think the EX30 will have nicer seats and more stylish interior, and will also offer much more power.
Same conundrum. I am also concerned about the lack of physical controls. I prefer the size of the EX30 however.
Iâm in the same boat. Wait on EX30 or get a sweet deal on a Kona nowðĪ·ðžââïļ
I like it even though it is FWD. The price is acceptable and offers some desirable option, wireless Android Auto, 360camera, HUD... ð
I wonder if he has a little bit of Kona Envy lol
I am own few month like that ð
does it feel a lot slower than the outgoing model with a far lower torque rating?
Definitely feels slower off the line. But itâs still plenty peppy. Less wheel chirping too with the lower torque figure.
As a Model Y owner, I rented a 23 Kona electric last week. It is an electric car for people who want a traditional car experience. It had poor 1 pedal experience. I do not understand the preference for all the buttons. The lane keep assist worked great on a straight road but would disconnect on curves.
It would be interesting to compare the gas version of the Kona to the electric version.
The Kona electric limited is $41K. The Tesla Model Y RWD with heated memory seats, Autopilot, and dashcam, is $37K (with the $7500 credit - which you can use as a down payment).
Is Hyundai offering the $7500 off at the time of purchase (like Tesla/GM), or do you have to lease?
Around here they are advertising the 2024 Kona Sel for $31,000 after discounts. The Model Y seems like the practical buy these days for an EV. I wish I liked them more.
One pedal operation is dumb. Tesla is too dumb to blend braking. All you are doing is using your motor to stop and hold the car. In contrast, the kona will use brakes to hold you and do low speed stops.
And no, needing to use the touchscreen to open the glove box will always be stupid.
@@sprockkets@sprockkets I use speech recognition to open the glove box (you can also open the glovebox from the steering wheel buttons). I have not needed to open the glovebox since I bought the car. "One-pedal driving extends the brake life of the vehicle, battery range, and overall performance of the car, especially when paired with the âecoâ mode.
One-pedal driving helps your brakes last longer because youâre not using them much. EVs use regenerative braking like hybrids and plug-in hybrids and capture the kinetic energy typically lost while coasting and braking. When using a single pedal to accelerate, decelerate, and stop the car, it grabs the excess energy and sends it to the battery, helping to extend the range of your EV.
An EV driver can recapture about 5% of the energy and an additional 13 miles to the estimated range when using one-pedal driving, depending on terrain, temperature, and more.
Using one-pedal driving can relieve some of the stress of driving since youâre focusing on one pedal instead of two, but it can also initially be a drawback because itâs an adjustment in how you typically drive." - energy_gov
"The Model S, and all subsequent cars from Tesla maker do things differently. Lift off the accelerator pedal and regenerative braking begins immediately; hit the brake pedal and you activate a traditional hydraulic circuit. I talked with Hearst Autos vehicle testing director Dave Vanderwerp about this, and he suggests that Tesla takes this approach as it provides a more natural brake pedal feel-blended pedals can often feel springy underfoot, as thereâs no direct connection between the pedal itself and the hydraulic circuit ...." - RoadandTrack.
"On the road, these two are even Steven! One of the reasons EVs are as efficient as they are is the ability they have to recapture energy via regenerative braking. This enables one-pedal driving that uses the motors to slow the vehicle as opposed to the brakes, so you rarely have to bother hitting the brake pedal. The Tesla excels here. "I am a diehard one-pedal driver," Evans said, "and I just plain like the way Tesla does it better." Example: You're driving down the street and you see a yellow or red light. In a normal car, you lift off the throttle and then begin modulating the brake pedal. The Model Y is programmed in such a way that simply lifting means you'll come to a complete stop at the same spot you would have by using the brake pedal. The Hyundai, on the other hand, does not come to a complete stop in time on its own, its regenerative braking being sometimes difficult to judge. Moreover, and unlike the Tesla, you have to remember to put the Ioniq 5 into high regen mode (by pulling the left steering-wheel paddle) every time you get in and drive." - MotorTrend
@@ericgregori You realize that only tesla has that problem, I don't have a spongy brake pedal.
And if you think having the glove compartment open with a button is the only stupid thing Tesla does, I can also post a wall of sht too with what they do.
It's like you think I don't have control of 4 levels of regen with my Kia, vs none with yours (they killed any control in newer cars).
@@sprockkets Your opinion is not relevant. I am posting quotes for the other people reading this. opinions != facts
Tesla allows for two levels of regenerative breaking:
"Tesla has released software version update notes on 2023.12.9 . The update is being rolled out in batches and includes features such as the ability to adjust the regenerative braking intensity."
"Choose from two levels:
Standard: Provides the maximum amount of regenerative braking. When you release the accelerator, Model S slows down.
Low: Limits regenerative braking. When you release the accelerator, Model S takes longer to slow down and coasts farther than if set to "Standard". - Tesla
In addition to the regen modes, you can adjust the stopping modes:
"CREEP: When close to, or at, a complete stop, the motor continues to apply torque, moving Model S slowly forward (in Drive) or backwards (in Reverse), similar to a conventional vehicle with an automatic transmission. In some situations, such as on a steep hill or driveway, you may need to press the accelerator pedal to continue moving or to prevent Model S from moving in the opposite direction."
"HOLD: Maximizes range and reduces brake wear by continuing to provide regenerative braking at speeds lower than with the Creep and Roll settings. When Model S stops, the brakes are automatically applied without you having to put your foot on the brake pedal. Whether stopped on a flat surface or a hill, Vehicle Hold keeps the brake applied, provided your foot remains off the accelerator and brake pedals. See Vehicle Hold."
"ROLL: When close to, or at, a complete stop, Model S becomes free rolling like a vehicle in Neutral. Therefore, if stopped on a slope, Model S will roll downward. The brake does not engage, and the motor does not apply torque (until the accelerator pedal is pressed)."
As you can tell from the data, none of your statements about Tesla are actually true. However, you do need to push a button to open the glove compartment, just like in some BMWs and Mercedes.
The Kona looks decent for the money. I'm worried about the efficiency on the Kona. Larger battery pack, more weight, colder weather. I'm still getting close to 5 kWh in Upstate NY in my 2021 Hyundai Ioniq EV. It's looking like I'll be crossing the Kona EV off my list. No heat pump as well. I preordered a 2025 Volvo EX30 anyway.
No heat pump? With our current weather, I am pulling almost 7kW to keep my 2023 Ioniq 5 warm inside. Really cannot imagine a resistance heater that big in a car.
All Ioniq 5s actually also have a resistance heater. The heat pump only works down to a certain point where it begins to slowly not work as efficiently and then the resistance heater will compensate. The resistance heater will also be used on startup to rapidly heat the cabin and then transition to the heat pump to maintain
Correct and I understand the limitations of heat pumps. Basically, once the ambient temperature drops below a certain temperature, say 10F, a heat pump is no better than a resistive heater, losing its thermal advantage. But the heat pump still produces heat, which is added to the resistive heater. If there is only a resistive heater, it better be really large to compensate for the lack of the heat pump. Like I have said, I have seen almost 7 kW on my climate display. That is a lot of power. Thanks for the reply.
This car is a winner in every way except the DCFC rate - 150 or 200 kw would make all the difference in the world
Is it quieter than the previous Kona?
Been a while since I drove the old Kona so will have to do a back to back soon
Much quieter. Much less road and wind noise. Smoother too.
Everything I've heard about the Kona back seat is that the amount of legroom is unuseable for many people.
Sorry to have to say this (I'm driving a Hyundai Ioniq btw) but the newKia Niro EV will be outselling the new Kona by far, it is simply a much better looking car
The new Niro EV is nice, I don't like the contrasting rear vertical part though, looks much nicer all the same body colour ð
I donât understand still putting the speedometer on the left, Iâm 6-4 and still havenât found a good sitting position that allows me to see speed in my i5. The speed should be dead center imo.
At least add a page to center section for those that would like that
I agree that centering speed would be nice. One thing I did notice on my test drive was that navigation directions appear in the instrument cluster both for built-in navigation and Apple CarPlay. Does the Ioniq 5 software do that?
Oh really? Ioniq 5 only shows built in nav directions in the instrument cluster
I know you like the front charge port but when you drive in winter I think the door might get iced in. Plus with slush and dirt you would get your hand dirty when opening the door. I think you get as much winter as we get in southern Ontario but arenât you thinking about those problems?
â@@TheIoniqGuyI have the 23 Niro EV which is the same platform. If you go to the info screen on the driver display and scroll down via the steering wheel buttons the speed is displayed.
Sorry but 20:05 this CITY driving? :D
City doesn't really refer to where you're driving but the speeds you're driving at. In a city setting, you're likely driving under 40 mph and stopping and going.
@@TheIoniqGuymy average speed generally is 17-19mph. I live in a city. 30-40mph is suburbia.
:( I just bought a 2023 Kona EV. I wish my Volt had lasted another year.
Don't jump on the Kona before trying a Niro. We own an I5 and a Niro and I've driven a Kona Ev as a rental many times and I feel the Niro EV drives much better. Give em both a try.
Thatâs a good looking car that is a good looking car I noticed it had dealer tags are you a dealer
get a model y rwd 260 miles of range 36k after federal tax credit 7500
dammit. i don't entirely like that car, but i really, really like the CCNC. shoot.
You won't have to wait very much longer for the refreshed 2025 Ioniq 5 if you prefer that
@@TheIoniqGuy my 2023 just got totaled due to bad weather last week. Not sure if I should start one of the amazing leases that are going on right now, or hold out for a 2025. I got spoiled by all the features my 2023 limited had. I would hate to go back a car that had "less than that".
But 10% more battery, rear wiper, ccnc, full OTA updates and digital rearview mirror? Might be worth the wait.
I personally hate the looks & the size. Itâs ridiculous that we canât have at least a few small cars.
The size increase is a definite negative for me. I prefer the smaller size greatly.