good indepth review, just took delivery of mine a few days back, its mildy daunting but all fairly intuitive, but this was also easier than reading all the 2 inch thick manual that comes with it.
@@CarsWithSteve loving it mate. I look for excuses to go out now... its given me back my desire to drive. And I chuckle to myself everything I go past a fuel station and see the prices haha.
@@CarsWithSteve nope, no range anxiety at all, these are good for a class leading 300 miles range, and im gonna wanna stop by then anyway even if it could go further.
Great Review. I have the Ultimate and best car I ever owned. Picked up a week ago and still have over 50% charge. I put in almost 250km so far mostly in the city.
I just came across your channel, as I've ordered the kona electric ultimate in surfey blue here in the UK, this review has made me super excited to collect the car next week. Great job
Really informative review. Your demonstration of a 6ft person sitting behind a 6ft person eas really helpful as some reviews had said it was cramped in the rear and not really suitable for adults, and you have helpfully & clearly demonstrated that the rear seat space is suitable for at least 2 6ft adults.
Thanks Richard! I'm surprised to hear that other videos have said it's cramped.. It's not as spacious as a full size SUV but still has a great amount of room. Have you already ordered one or is on the short list for your next ride?
@@CarsWithSteve yes. I’ve wanted one for years but it wasn’t in the cards then. Now, I can’t see going back. It’s freezing outside so I had to run my Ford Escape in the driveway for a few minutes and just seeing the exhaust made me feel dirty. 😀
@@FinleyFuns I keep flip flopping between gas vs electric for my next one but almost everyone I know that goes electric says the exact same thing as you!
I ordered the Ultimate last week, I have to wait until February to get it. I have been in love with the Kona since they came out. I'm finally getting my hands on one - and the electric one too
That's great Jody! A few months wait isn't too bad right now at all.. I've had friends wait for other brands for 6+ months and still no vehicle Hope you love your electric Kona when you get it! Try out sport mode ;)
Sorry but the dealer lied to you about a February delivery. They don’t even go into production until late Jan, placed my order last month and expecting April if I’m lucky.
Thanks so much Jeff! I've been flip flopping between an EV or gas for my next one as well - I'm in Ontario so winter range anxiety is real. Which way do you think you'll end up going?
@@CarsWithSteve I'm not sure either, I commute between Kitchener and Woodstock, so that section of the 401 can be dicey, but I think it would get me to and from work and some errands in between.
@@JeffreyReiber Ah another Ontarian! Good point on the distance. I normally do road trips so that is my only hesitation. But if you're a short haul driver only an EV would make sense
@@CarsWithSteve Yup! I really hope in the spring we have a party that will bring back the provincial rebate. I'm thinking that 100km commute should be able to be done in all weather conditions, with some left over, and worse case is I find a 120 outlet.
So many useful tips in this video, thanks Steve! One question: do you know how to use car remote to control the window? I got Kona EV 2022. I tried door setting in the menu, but there's nothing about the remote control windows option to choose.
You're welcome! If your Hyundai has it available you'd just need to press and hold the unlock button until the windows start lowering. You may have to double press, with the 2nd press being the hold until the windows start lowering
Thanks for this indepth review, I've got a premium surfy blue on order in the UK too. My delivery date is down as "December" but I'm looking forward to it even more after this video. How to set up Android auto is especially welcome as my current car is a bit flintstones in comparison to this.
You're welcome Richard! That blue looks great in the Kona so hopefully you see yours sooner than later. Curious, what car are you currently in? First EV as well?
@@CarsWithSteve yep it's my first EV, it's replacing a 2003 Skoda Fabia. So it's quite a large jump to say the least. There's nothing wrong with the fabia, just need slightly bigger now fee have a child
@@CarsWithSteve thanks, it's been a while since I've done a video, but I've been wanting to get back into making content again. This might be the kick.
This was a great video , I am waiting to pick up a new 22 Kona EV in Jan so I found this all very interesting . I do have a couple of questions with the Apple car play do you always have to have it connected to the USB for it to work or is it just 1 time for pairing only, I have heard also the auto beeps and chimes are very annoying and that many can not be turned off is this true ? I would be interested to know what level 2 charge you could recommend as Hyundai do not sell one. The only real thing I think the car is missing is the electric side mirrors for parking in tight places. Thanks again for a really great video .
Thanks so much Shaun! Whether you need USB or not depends on the model you have. The SEL/Preferred models have wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay but the Limited/Ultimate models need a wired connection. The beeps and chimes volume can be adjusted for almost every part of the car through the media screen. Siemens has a few good ones but they're a bit pricier. Lectron and JuiceBox are cheaper options and you can find them at Home Depot
Great review. I did a test ride this monday before signing for a preferred one, and I experience that even if your regen is set to zero, you still can use the left paddle by holding it till you have a complete stop. By the way I was also stunt coming in the highway by the surge of power this car has, more than my F150 5 Liter engine
Thank you! The power is pretty crazy right? Appreciate the heads up on the regen braking tip, will have to play around a bit more the next time I'm in one! Any idea on how long it'll take for yours to be built?
@@windman1961 Wow that's a pretty crazy timeline. Makes sense with the market the way it is and higher gas prices are making lot more people consider EV too. Have you put in an order or hanging off for a bit?
@@CarsWithSteve yes I did order, anyway it will replace a Honda fit dans still have a good fuel consumption. Also I put a $500 deposit that is fully refundable if ever I change my mind in that far.... Future 😜
@@windman1961 Good call putting the order in just in case! Haha hopefully you see it built quicker than that but a 12 - 18 month window is pretty crazy
Thanks for the excellent and informative review. I've got a Kona on order, which is in premium trim (middle of the 3 trim levels here in Europe). Can't wait to giving it a spin.
@@CarsWithSteve cheers fella, I hope you returned the Kona with that parts defect. They put the steering wheel on the passenger side for some reason. Thank you, thank you I'm here all week. The old jokes are the best!
I don’t understand treating the inclusion of a charging cable as if it was a bonus feature. My Hyundai Elantra Sport came with a gas tank at no extra cost. Woohoo!! 😉
I just can't get over how tight the back seat is, compared to the Kia Soul. This seems to be a bit better equipped than the Soul, though they both have some features that the other doesn't have...and the Kona is priced slightly better.
Different rides for different needs.. There's a lot of similar tech in the Hyundai/Kia lineup but it's going to depend on which trim level of the vehicle you go for
@@CarsWithSteve I'm actually considering a 2023 Niro EV. I have test driven the Soul EV (Limited), but have only sat in the Kona (Ultimate). To me the Kona looked very cheap inside, compared to the Soul. But I frigging love the way the Soul looks and it's style. However, I love the equipment level of the Kona, but not that back seat. Without being able to see the new Niro EV until it comes out has me waffling all over the place!
@@vap57 The new Soul does have a good look! I've got the Niro on the list to review once they start showing up at dealerships! If you're in the market for an EV you have some options.. Hyundai Kona EV, Ioniq 5 and Mach E Select are all in the same price range with similar feature sets!
Question, there is a orange button/cable when you pop the hood, you laid your hand over it the whole time you were under the hood. It looks like a cable that releases something on an actuator behind the charge port. Do you know what that is?
At first I thought you were talking about the high voltage cables but I zoomed in and am struggling to figure out what that one is for. Should be at a Hyundai dealer in the next few weeks so I'll have a look and see if I can figure it out!
@@VackaryZykruta Just did some searching and that's exactly what it is. Check out section H42 of the Kona EV owner manual: www.hyundaicanada.com/-/media/hyundai/feature/ownerssection/manuals/english/2019/kona-ev/os-ev-eng-system-intro.pdf/
the biggest disadvantage that you have to learn about Hyundai Kona EV is that Hyundai gave Hyundai Kona EV to all car reviewers but customers cannot buy any Kona EV in California at all
@@CarsWithSteve yeah, speaking about Bay Area - where historically EVs in great demand, there are no Kona's in 250-mile radius. That's a complete failure for Hyundai Marketing and sales. I know about the chip shortage, but there's a demand in Bay Area - dealers add 5000 USD of markup on top of MSRP(!), squeezing it out from customers and explaining that 'this is the market'.
@@forty-second It's tight everywhere for inventory but it's wild dealers are charging $5k over MSRP for a Kona EV! I thought a $25k dealer markup on a Mustang Mach 1 was excessive
@@CarsWithSteve Maybe that's an SF Bay Area concept - not only Hyundai, KIA dealer also charge 3-5K over MSRP for new Niro EV - which is essentially, technically one vehicle with Kona EV
@@forty-second I get supply and demand but I don't know if dealers that sell above list on regular cars think about the long term effects. Was just at a dealer where they had a customer factory order a Bronco because the dealership down the street was $5k over retail. The same guy will have his 8 work trucks serviced there now as well
That's exciting Frank! Manufacturers have roadside assistance coverage similar to 3rd party programs like AAA/CAA. If you ever break down, call them up and you can either get a tow or a charge!
@@CarsWithSteve The content was fine - but viewers should not need to try to adjust the viewing parameters to hear what is being said. [Surely?] FWIW I *will see if I can do this, but that will distort the voice.
Good to hear the switch to 0.75x worked for you! It’s tricky finding the appropriate speed to speak because it goes both ways.. some listeners will want faster speech, others slower. I usually watch TH-cam videos at 2x speed
This review really means nothing. By the time any of these units are actually available for immediate purchase by real-life consumers, this video will be about 24 months out of date. And, even then the dullard sale people at your local KIA dealership will know less about their product than you do.
Well this one was a dealer unit that has since been purchased but there is a pretty big delay because of the chip shortages still plaguing the industry. Local dealers have told me 4 - 6 months wait at a minimum for these right now
@@CarsWithSteve That's fine. You're a new TH-camr who may not have experience with public speaking. Train your brain to not say the word. There are many YT tutorials on the subject. Your ability to talk conversationally is a great attribute, but you run the risk of sounding unprofessional saying "like" & "literally" too much. Best of luck in your endeavors.
This was an excellent review, thank you for the time and effort put into making this!
Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful!
wow seems like a good amount of power. sport mode looked like fun in this one
It's surprisingly good!
Thanks for the video, Steve! Really good to see it.
Appreciate that Leandro, glad you enjoyed it!
thanks for the Video! we just picked up a 2023 Kona EV a couple of weeks ago, and this certainly helps sorting out what all the buttons/controls do!
You're welcome, glad the video helped out! Is it the first time that you've owned an EV?
@@CarsWithSteve yes, and it's fantastic!
that's great! Must be nice to be able to skip the gas station now haha
good indepth review, just took delivery of mine a few days back, its mildy daunting but all fairly intuitive, but this was also easier than reading all the 2 inch thick manual that comes with it.
Thanks Grant! How are you enjoying the Kona so far? First time in an EV?
@@CarsWithSteve loving it mate. I look for excuses to go out now... its given me back my desire to drive. And I chuckle to myself everything I go past a fuel station and see the prices haha.
@@Grant.G.Simpson That's great! Ever get range anxiety when you're out for a longer drive? I'm flip flopping between an EV or gas as my next car lol
@@CarsWithSteve nope, no range anxiety at all, these are good for a class leading 300 miles range, and im gonna wanna stop by then anyway even if it could go further.
@@Grant.G.Simpson That's a good point. It's not often I go 300+ miles straight 🤔
Great Review. I have the Ultimate and best car I ever owned. Picked up a week ago and still have over 50% charge. I put in almost 250km so far mostly in the city.
Thanks! I've heard that from a ton of people in the Kona and Ioniq 5. That range you're getting is pretty great! Is it your first time owning an EV?
I just came across your channel, as I've ordered the kona electric ultimate in surfey blue here in the UK, this review has made me super excited to collect the car next week.
Great job
That's exciting, love hearing people outside North American are finding these videos helpful! Is it your first time owning an EV?
@@CarsWithSteve I am currently driving Toyota CH-R Hybrid, so I some use regarding part electric cars.
@@Hankercheif Hybrid to EV is a great jump, hope you love the new car!
@@CarsWithSteve thank you, and I look forward to your next video
@@Hankercheif Cheers!
Really informative review. Your demonstration of a 6ft person sitting behind a 6ft person eas really helpful as some reviews had said it was cramped in the rear and not really suitable for adults, and you have helpfully & clearly demonstrated that the rear seat space is suitable for at least 2 6ft adults.
Thanks Richard! I'm surprised to hear that other videos have said it's cramped.. It's not as spacious as a full size SUV but still has a great amount of room.
Have you already ordered one or is on the short list for your next ride?
@Cars With Steve it's on the shortlist, we are viewing a 2021 facelift 39kWh next week, we already have the e-Niro 64kWh
@@richardhaywoodh that's great, hopefully you like it!
An excellent in-depth review, Steve. My Ultimate in Atlas White is being delivered (to Scotland) in a few days.
Thanks John! It's amazing that these videos are helping people around the world. Hope you love the ride!
I bought the ultimate version on Monday and absolutely love it!
Great to hear Johnny! Is it your first time owning an EV?
@@CarsWithSteve yes. I’ve wanted one for years but it wasn’t in the cards then. Now, I can’t see going back. It’s freezing outside so I had to run my Ford Escape in the driveway for a few minutes and just seeing the exhaust made me feel dirty. 😀
@@FinleyFuns I keep flip flopping between gas vs electric for my next one but almost everyone I know that goes electric says the exact same thing as you!
I ordered the Ultimate last week, I have to wait until February to get it. I have been in love with the Kona since they came out. I'm finally getting my hands on one - and the electric one too
That's great Jody! A few months wait isn't too bad right now at all.. I've had friends wait for other brands for 6+ months and still no vehicle
Hope you love your electric Kona when you get it! Try out sport mode ;)
@@CarsWithSteve i test drove the preferred in sport and there was quite a kick.
Sorry but the dealer lied to you about a February delivery. They don’t even go into production until late Jan, placed my order last month and expecting April if I’m lucky.
@@cerealkilla4eva ?? Kona EV has been on the market for 2-3 yrs now.
@@TheMonemone2 it's updated facelift version
Love your work, very detail and in depth. Thank you
Appreciate that!
Thanks for the info. I have one on order and can't wait to drive it. It seems so much fun
You're welcome! It was surprisingly fun, I think you'll like it. Is it the first time you'll be in an EV?
@@CarsWithSteve yes’I test driver one but that’s all
@@normandcharette9177 Have some fun with Sport mode when yours shows up!
Thank you for your in depth demonstration, I learned a lot.
You're welcome Francine!
Excellent review!!! I've been eyeing one for a while but winter range has me a little on the nervous side. Great job!
Thanks so much Jeff! I've been flip flopping between an EV or gas for my next one as well - I'm in Ontario so winter range anxiety is real. Which way do you think you'll end up going?
@@CarsWithSteve I'm not sure either, I commute between Kitchener and Woodstock, so that section of the 401 can be dicey, but I think it would get me to and from work and some errands in between.
@@JeffreyReiber Ah another Ontarian! Good point on the distance. I normally do road trips so that is my only hesitation. But if you're a short haul driver only an EV would make sense
@@CarsWithSteve Yup! I really hope in the spring we have a party that will bring back the provincial rebate. I'm thinking that 100km commute should be able to be done in all weather conditions, with some left over, and worse case is I find a 120 outlet.
@@JeffreyReiber Liberals are talking about an $8k EV rebate but it's a gong show any way you look at it
So many useful tips in this video, thanks Steve!
One question: do you know how to use car remote to control the window? I got Kona EV 2022.
I tried door setting in the menu, but there's nothing about the remote control windows option to choose.
You're welcome! If your Hyundai has it available you'd just need to press and hold the unlock button until the windows start lowering. You may have to double press, with the 2nd press being the hold until the windows start lowering
Thanks for this indepth review, I've got a premium surfy blue on order in the UK too. My delivery date is down as "December" but I'm looking forward to it even more after this video. How to set up Android auto is especially welcome as my current car is a bit flintstones in comparison to this.
You're welcome Richard! That blue looks great in the Kona so hopefully you see yours sooner than later. Curious, what car are you currently in? First EV as well?
@@CarsWithSteve yep it's my first EV, it's replacing a 2003 Skoda Fabia. So it's quite a large jump to say the least. There's nothing wrong with the fabia, just need slightly bigger now fee have a child
@@Rych Wow that'll be a big jump! Hopefully you love it once you're able to pick it up. Feel free to share a review link here if you put one together
@@CarsWithSteve thanks, it's been a while since I've done a video, but I've been wanting to get back into making content again. This might be the kick.
@@Rych Could be a good kick in the butt if you still enjoy making videos!
This was a great video , I am waiting to pick up a new 22 Kona EV in Jan so I found this all very interesting . I do have a couple of questions with the Apple car play do you always have to have it connected to the USB for it to work or is it just 1 time for pairing only, I have heard also the auto beeps and chimes are very annoying and that many can not be turned off is this true ? I would be interested to know what level 2 charge you could recommend as Hyundai do not sell one. The only real thing I think the car is missing is the electric side mirrors for parking in tight places. Thanks again for a really great video .
Thanks so much Shaun! Whether you need USB or not depends on the model you have. The SEL/Preferred models have wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay but the Limited/Ultimate models need a wired connection.
The beeps and chimes volume can be adjusted for almost every part of the car through the media screen. Siemens has a few good ones but they're a bit pricier. Lectron and JuiceBox are cheaper options and you can find them at Home Depot
@@CarsWithSteve Thank you for your quick response , I have the Ultimate on order it just has that little bit more to offer , thanks again.
You’re welcome! Agree with you on the Ultimate trim level being a good value. Is it your first time owning an EV
Great review. I did a test ride this monday before signing for a preferred one, and I experience that even if your regen is set to zero, you still can use the left paddle by holding it till you have a complete stop. By the way I was also stunt coming in the highway by the surge of power this car has, more than my F150 5 Liter engine
Thank you! The power is pretty crazy right? Appreciate the heads up on the regen braking tip, will have to play around a bit more the next time I'm in one!
Any idea on how long it'll take for yours to be built?
@@CarsWithSteve Here in Montréal I was told 12-18 month. Dealer don't have yet the ok for ordering the 2023
@@windman1961 Wow that's a pretty crazy timeline. Makes sense with the market the way it is and higher gas prices are making lot more people consider EV too. Have you put in an order or hanging off for a bit?
@@CarsWithSteve yes I did order, anyway it will replace a Honda fit dans still have a good fuel consumption. Also I put a $500 deposit that is fully refundable if ever I change my mind in that far.... Future 😜
@@windman1961 Good call putting the order in just in case! Haha hopefully you see it built quicker than that but a 12 - 18 month window is pretty crazy
Thanks for the excellent and informative review. I've got a Kona on order, which is in premium trim (middle of the 3 trim levels here in Europe). Can't wait to giving it a spin.
i just got my premium 64kw last wednesday, love it...best car i ever had
Appreciate that Moggy! From everything I keep hearing from owners I think you'll love it. Give Sport mode a try when you pick yours up
@@Grant.G.Simpson Love to hear it!
@@CarsWithSteve cheers fella, I hope you returned the Kona with that parts defect. They put the steering wheel on the passenger side for some reason.
Thank you, thank you I'm here all week. The old jokes are the best!
@@Grant.G.Simpson enjoy! I have to wait till the end of March\early April before I get mine.
I don’t understand treating the inclusion of a charging cable as if it was a bonus feature. My Hyundai Elantra Sport came with a gas tank at no extra cost. Woohoo!! 😉
Hahaha I see what you did there 😂
But I think installing a gas tank is a bit more challenging than buying a charge cable lol
A gas tank and the privilege to fill it at a gas station.
I don't know if anyone else noticed but the Canadian spec comes with roof rails and the us spec does not.
Wow great catch Mathew! Missed that detail when I was putting the spec compare together
I just can't get over how tight the back seat is, compared to the Kia Soul. This seems to be a bit better equipped than the Soul, though they both have some features that the other doesn't have...and the Kona is priced slightly better.
Different rides for different needs.. There's a lot of similar tech in the Hyundai/Kia lineup but it's going to depend on which trim level of the vehicle you go for
@@CarsWithSteve I'm actually considering a 2023 Niro EV. I have test driven the Soul EV (Limited), but have only sat in the Kona (Ultimate). To me the Kona looked very cheap inside, compared to the Soul. But I frigging love the way the Soul looks and it's style. However, I love the equipment level of the Kona, but not that back seat. Without being able to see the new Niro EV until it comes out has me waffling all over the place!
@@vap57 The new Soul does have a good look! I've got the Niro on the list to review once they start showing up at dealerships!
If you're in the market for an EV you have some options.. Hyundai Kona EV, Ioniq 5 and Mach E Select are all in the same price range with similar feature sets!
Hi! Which tires do you suggest for better grip.
Please make sure the sound quality is better for the other videos. Otherwise a great review.
Nothing I can do to roll back the clock for earlier videos and dub them with better audio unfortunately
Question, there is a orange button/cable when you pop the hood, you laid your hand over it the whole time you were under the hood. It looks like a cable that releases something on an actuator behind the charge port. Do you know what that is?
At first I thought you were talking about the high voltage cables but I zoomed in and am struggling to figure out what that one is for. Should be at a Hyundai dealer in the next few weeks so I'll have a look and see if I can figure it out!
@@CarsWithSteve I gave a guess that it manually releases the charging cable if stuck on?
@@VackaryZykruta Just did some searching and that's exactly what it is. Check out section H42 of the Kona EV owner manual:
www.hyundaicanada.com/-/media/hyundai/feature/ownerssection/manuals/english/2019/kona-ev/os-ev-eng-system-intro.pdf/
the biggest disadvantage that you have to learn about Hyundai Kona EV is that Hyundai gave Hyundai Kona EV to all car reviewers but customers cannot buy any Kona EV in California at all
That's wild - I just searched Hyundai USA website. Really surprised there's no availability for these things in Cali right now!
@@CarsWithSteve yeah, speaking about Bay Area - where historically EVs in great demand, there are no Kona's in 250-mile radius. That's a complete failure for Hyundai Marketing and sales. I know about the chip shortage, but there's a demand in Bay Area - dealers add 5000 USD of markup on top of MSRP(!), squeezing it out from customers and explaining that 'this is the market'.
@@forty-second It's tight everywhere for inventory but it's wild dealers are charging $5k over MSRP for a Kona EV! I thought a $25k dealer markup on a Mustang Mach 1 was excessive
@@CarsWithSteve Maybe that's an SF Bay Area concept - not only Hyundai, KIA dealer also charge 3-5K over MSRP for new Niro EV - which is essentially, technically one vehicle with Kona EV
@@forty-second I get supply and demand but I don't know if dealers that sell above list on regular cars think about the long term effects.
Was just at a dealer where they had a customer factory order a Bronco because the dealership down the street was $5k over retail. The same guy will have his 8 work trucks serviced there now as well
Damn a 1hr review! How long it take to edit this?
Haha, hours my friend! Working on the quicker edit now though
You say it has a 64kwh battery under the hood, no, that's the 12v battery. The motive power battery is under the floor!
under the hood = powering the vehicle
Lol but nice catch on the technicality
Hi everyone I am thinking of buying my first electric car . what happens if you break down on a moterway.
That's exciting Frank! Manufacturers have roadside assistance coverage similar to 3rd party programs like AAA/CAA. If you ever break down, call them up and you can either get a tow or a charge!
@@CarsWithSteve Hi, thanks for reassuring me about that.looking forward to purchasing my first electric car.
@@frankneedham7120 You're welcome, hope you love it!
The commentary was too fast for me to absorb 🤔
Try playback at 0.75x speed
@@CarsWithSteve The content was fine - but viewers should not need to try to adjust the viewing parameters to hear what is being said. [Surely?] FWIW I *will see if I can do this, but that will distort the voice.
Ah! Much better! I am watching it all over again at 0.75.
Good to hear the switch to 0.75x worked for you! It’s tricky finding the appropriate speed to speak because it goes both ways.. some listeners will want faster speech, others slower. I usually watch TH-cam videos at 2x speed
This review really means nothing. By the time any of these units are actually available for immediate purchase by real-life consumers, this video will be about 24 months out of date. And, even then the dullard sale people at your local KIA dealership will know less about their product than you do.
Well this one was a dealer unit that has since been purchased but there is a pretty big delay because of the chip shortages still plaguing the industry.
Local dealers have told me 4 - 6 months wait at a minimum for these right now
You say "literally" a lot...
Yeah I have a problem
@@CarsWithSteve That's fine. You're a new TH-camr who may not have experience with public speaking. Train your brain to not say the word. There are many YT tutorials on the subject. Your ability to talk conversationally is a great attribute, but you run the risk of sounding unprofessional saying "like" & "literally" too much. Best of luck in your endeavors.
@@jakegreenberg9357 Appreciate the suggestion. I've been working with a vocal coach the last month and it definitely has helped me slow down a bit