I have this car in Turkey. It is very versatile indeed, easy and enjoy to drive. Although I have a bigger SUV in my garage, I cannot stop using this car in city drive. I also drive it between cities, but honestly max range cannot exceed 250 km (48 kwh battery car) when I drive around 120 km/h and heater turned on. I expect it to rise up to 300 km in summer. Idrive works excellent and I could not give it up once got used to it. Only negative side is DC charging limit. It cannot exceed 75 kw/h. I think it is the limit. I was expecting it to be 100kwh. It is very efficient indeed, my approx. consumption of 4500 km around 15 kwh/100 km since sept 25. 2/3 of the drive was on highway. So, it would definitely be lower in city only drive. Regards.
I've had this car for one winter month, so far. We may have faster charging when it is warmer. I have found sources that say the battery does best between 25C and 35C
Hi Peter. Quite like the look of these, just would need to try one for size. I like Hyundai, but still find it strange that their warranty (UK) is only 5 years compared with Kia’s 7. I think the South Koreans have got their technology well sorted, and I’m more comfortable than with Chinese overseeing control - as that’s the big thing with today’s technology. I couldn’t even get a new key for my MB without it being connected back to Germany via the workshop.
A downside was Hyundai's decision to repeatedly lengthen the Kona--to give more rear sear leg room. If one wants or needs more leg room, buy a larger car. So, what could have been a sub-compact car is not just "compact." Those who just need a small car, as in a single person household or a couple with no kids, or clearly a "second car," the initial size made more sense. Rhetorical question: Why do car manufacturers start out with a nice sub-compact car and then "ruin it" by constantly lengthening it? Isn't that what larger sized cars are for?
The majority of times, 90%+, one doesn't use public charging. Most people simply plug into any available outlet at home and charge back the miles they used during their daily commutes.
@@jamessabbagh6014 if you study your driving patterns, you'll likely see that you seldom stray more than 50 miles from home. If you do, you're a "road warrior" or salesman! 😁
@@jamessabbagh6014 get an EV for your daily driver and road trip in a rental ICE, you'll save money and avoid the extra time involved in road tripping with an EV and the issues that come with unreliable DC charging stops.
I have this car in Turkey. It is very versatile indeed, easy and enjoy to drive. Although I have a bigger SUV in my garage, I cannot stop using this car in city drive. I also drive it between cities, but honestly max range cannot exceed 250 km (48 kwh battery car) when I drive around 120 km/h and heater turned on. I expect it to rise up to 300 km in summer. Idrive works excellent and I could not give it up once got used to it. Only negative side is DC charging limit. It cannot exceed 75 kw/h. I think it is the limit. I was expecting it to be 100kwh. It is very efficient indeed, my approx. consumption of 4500 km around 15 kwh/100 km since sept 25. 2/3 of the drive was on highway. So, it would definitely be lower in city only drive. Regards.
I've had this car for one winter month, so far. We may have faster charging when it is warmer. I have found sources that say the battery does best between 25C and 35C
A very honest review with relevant information. Thank you for that. 👍 As a KONA 2020 owner I can say the KONA model 2025 will be my next one.
This Kona also has Battery Pre Conditioning and can be manually activated.
Yes! I forgot to point that out. Great point!
Hi Peter. Quite like the look of these, just would need to try one for size.
I like Hyundai, but still find it strange that their warranty (UK) is only 5 years compared with Kia’s 7.
I think the South Koreans have got their technology well sorted, and I’m more comfortable than with Chinese overseeing control - as that’s the big thing with today’s technology. I couldn’t even get a new key for my MB without it being connected back to Germany via the workshop.
A downside was Hyundai's decision to repeatedly lengthen the Kona--to give more rear sear leg room. If one wants or needs more leg room, buy a larger car. So, what could have been a sub-compact car is not just "compact." Those who just need a small car, as in a single person household or a couple with no kids, or clearly a "second car," the initial size made more sense. Rhetorical question: Why do car manufacturers start out with a nice sub-compact car and then "ruin it" by constantly lengthening it? Isn't that what larger sized cars are for?
Infrastructure for EV’s where I live in Southern California remains inadequate.
The majority of times, 90%+, one doesn't use public charging. Most people simply plug into any available outlet at home and charge back the miles they used during their daily commutes.
@ - People pay all that money for an EV just to commute?
@@jamessabbagh6014 if you study your driving patterns, you'll likely see that you seldom stray more than 50 miles from home. If you do, you're a "road warrior" or salesman! 😁
@ Just a guy who takes road trips with my wife.
@@jamessabbagh6014 get an EV for your daily driver and road trip in a rental ICE, you'll save money and avoid the extra time involved in road tripping with an EV and the issues that come with unreliable DC charging stops.