Hyundai Kona EV - drive review and cost comparison 

Analytic video, very informative. People can refer this methomethod to estimate cost when making decision to buy a car.

Refreshingly unbiased EV report, thank you. 50c per kWh I believe is the Tesla rate in Australia and in many big cities off-street parking and home charging are not possible. Also, with solar, most p.v. is received during most work hours when the car will not be home. Even if you can charge from your own solar it has a finite output for the capital investment so if you get 15kWh in a day and use it to charge your car then you are going to get an electricity bill for running your washing machine and all household appliances that use to use the solar output, you can't get 30kWh (15 for car and same for house without doubling your system). Over the last decade electricity prices have risen more than ULP prices by percentage. If you want to go on holidays your EV will have to be filled by paid electricity, your range and available outlets will make holidaying more difficult to plan. Your Kona EV can not tow that camper trailer so renting cabins will add even more cost to EV ownership and reduce flexibility on where you can camp. EVS are really about the environment if you live in a country that makes only clean energy. They are not about saving money. In Australia with its dirty grid most of the environmental argument is quashed. Also in Australia the distances travelled and ways we like to caravan and go bush are not EV suited. No spare wheel in Australia's outback isn't acceptable safety. Even the space saver in Australia is unsatisfactory if you have to drive hundreds of km on one at 80kmh with B doubles overtaking you. Your thoughts?

Thank you! I just bought one in Denver and had it shipped to Minneapolis. These are only available in 7 U.S. states presently. Given Minnesota's very cold weather, I'm hoping to not experience a drag on the battery.

Nice balanced review Robert! You have salient points some consumers haven't considered.

good informative and detailed review

Great review. I would like to confirm if this have one pedal driving on the strongest regen. I am interested in buying this vehicle, but have seen some reviews mention i need to hit the paddle shifter to come to a complete stop. So is it one pedal and one shifter ? Or can it all be done with just taking the foot of the pedal. I am talking complete stop here. Your input would be appreciated. I am going for the base model with the convenience package.

ery interesting, we have just bought today a 2021 Series II, highlander with 39,000 kms on the dong. Very nervous start, and got stuck at the lights with tooters behind!! Us oldies need to know what a change it is, especially if you one wants to enact all the bell and whistle's.

Robert, any thoughts on EV's in areas with ice and snow conditions? Is there some form of traction control? Thanks for an informative topic!

Is the ICE the na 2.0?

The price comparison I assume only applies to the region you live in. In many countries in the world there are many more taxes involved when buying a car and also taxes one has to pay every year. Most of those taxes are related to how much CO2 a car produces. If you would compare that price difference EV vs. ICE vehicle including some of those taxes, then the scales will very quickly go to the other side. Some countries even give some discount on purchase price which makes it really no brainer option to get an EV if usage scenario is compatible with how EVs work, e.g. charging, range, etc.

Please do a review on a Tesla Model 3 Robert- the car is miles ahead of the Kona in virtually every way, but especially driving dynamics and features. We extensively test drove a Kona, were terribly disappointed, and were immediately convinced to wait for the Model 3, best decision we ever made. (The Kona had - amongst other things - the worst torque steer I’ve ever experienced, and absolute rubbish tyres.)