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I have one, a 2015 eGolf, and it's called (by me) the Voltzwagen, good starter EV. I now have a Tesla Model 3.... and it's light years, eons, galaxies beyond ALL EV's... period. They really need to borrow one for a test, come on Canadians, let them borrow your Model 3!
This Canadian lives in S. California unlike these 'tourists'. They just don't know, Canadians think a visit to the US is like experiencing a movie, nothing seems real. The guns are real and require a great deal of respect, regardless of what you think of them.
I bought a 2019 Kona Electric Ultimate June 1, 2019. I love it. Ride is comfortable; power is amazing!; interior is comfy. A full charge starts me out with 295-325 miles. It varies I do not know why. Probably has something to do with the end charging cycle and how it determines a full charge. I am getting a good 270 actual miles in a mix of city/rural driving daily. Normally I can charge up on Saturday and go the entire week without recharging until the following Saturday. With my electric rates at home it costs me about $5.25 to charge for the week. with a level 2 charger. I highly recommend checking out this Hyunda Kona Electric if you are considering buying an electric car. Currently they are only available in CA, OR and MD. I actually drove from NC to MD to buy mine. Was worth the road trip.
This would be the best EV if you haven't driven the model 3 yet. Model 3 is at a different league all together. This is second. I have a model 3 and live near Toronto. Hit me up if you guys want to test drive it. Keep up the great work!
This comment should have more upvotes so that Juri and Jakub could see it and get the Tesla Model 3 for a review. I know that Tesla Stores don't offer test-cars for reviews, so this option is awesome!
@@teslasnek To me that is a good thing. I'm not a fan of weird looking hybrid and electric cars, just because it has a battery doesn't mean that it has to be ugly. The subtle difference of the front end on this looks ok to me, I like the trim on the front that connects the headlights - it looks better than that open vent on the gas powered one.
@@harrismi7 Oh, I totally agree! I just realized I misread your comment lol. I thought you said you didn't like the styling, but I see now you said you're glad that it doesn't look weird. I agree with you!
It's too bad but the car has over a 2 year waiting list due to a battery shortage. Kona uses batteries from LG Chemicals, and LG is not enough to crank out enough batteries for all their customers. So this car is going to have limited sales unless they solve the battery shortage problem.
Not a Korean car fan but I have to admit this car looks pretty decent. An electric car that puts a draft up your shaft. Thumbs up for proper air-conditioned seats. I personally get annoyed with cars that pretend to have “cooled” seats when they’re actually just ventilated seats.
Yeah both Hyundai and Kia (same company now I believe) are making really good cars now, across the board. Definitely worth checking out since they're still cheaper and give you more good technology for the price than pretty much anybody else.
Brad Haines Literally the opposite of that is true. Everything Hyundai and Kia make now are all new, all the cars, all the technology, all the mechanicals, all the interiors, everything is new. How is the hybrid drivetrain in the Ioniq and the Niro 20 years old again? Oh right, it's not. How is the twin turbo V6 drivetrain in the Stinger GT 20 years old again? Oh right, it's not. If you're not capable of grasping reality and working within its confines, maybe you shouldn't be commenting on youtube.
@@vernonprice5986 you misunderstood me. i meant they've been the same company. their cars are great and they're leaders in car tech to the point i persuaded my parents into buying a fully loaded Santa Fe sport last year. nice rant though, if i were in fact that stupid. enjoy your day
Just purchased a Hyundai Kona EV this week...due for delivery in November : ( But super excited for it! I'm so done with all the mechanical maintenance and mechanical issues of ICE. Done with that.
@@DDGreyduck Not sure the answer to your first question, but my dealer was pretty great. They gave me $1,000 LESS than the sticker price. And they threw in free upgraded floor/trunk mats
No more fuel filter change No more oil filter change No more oil change: engine oil and transmission oil No more spark plugs replacement No more fuel injectors issues or replacement No more camshaft or valves issues No more turbo issues No more piston O-rings replacement No more EGR valve issues No more catalytic converter replacement No more clutch parts to replace No more transmission parts to replace (cogwheels, synchronizer rings and other parts) No more radiator and engine cooling liquid replacement ... and there's probably more which I can't recall, but I think I can live without any of these!
Or buy the non-electric, and have WAAAAY lower true cost to own monthly, because electric vehicle resale is still absolutely horrific. Nobody trusts the used expensive batteries, and they become obsolete way too quick. You can still get $25K for a 2001 Corvette that was $40K new. But a $35K Fiat 500e you are lucky to get $10K for a few years later, as nobody wants that little 80 mile range anymore.
Korean motors in 2019 is like Japanese motors in the 80s-90s, everyone would put a "yeah but its a honda (etc)" on it but today nobody thinks twice about a Japanese car. Im impressed by Hyundai-kia and i think people will get past this whole "yeah but its a kia" thing in the next 5 years.
I think in order to get out of that, they need to have a couple sporty cars. A couple of electric roadsters cars would fix that. Similar to Japanese cars in the 90s.
Great review as always! The Kona EV also is my favorite EV so far! During the press event in Germany we got them up to 500+ km on one charge while driving around 50mph on the highway. Superb car! :)
This is serious. I don't use my car for daily commute here in Europe, only for visiting family, the occasional mall and the yearly 3000km driving holiday. 500 km at 50mph still uses more power than drafting a lorry at 56-60mph, so this would work. Remember Germany was the cutting edge of EVs in the 90's, specialized aerodynamic lightweight cars and Ni-Cd batteries. When you get going again, 500km is on a bad day.
You guys are currently doing the best EV reviews I've seen recently. My one suggestion when you cover EVs is to talk about thermal management of the batteries. Who uses active vs. passive, liquid vs. air? Other than that, keep doing what you're doing.
Great review. I've been looking forward to your take on the kona ev. May well be my next car in a few years once they've depreciated. Only problem I can see is Hyundai will struggle to build enough batteries.
Batterys made by LG They will provide lifetime guarantee Untill efficiency of 70%. But I think it’s too early to get ev car Cuz too expensive and expensive.
They have matured a lot since the days of the Nissan Leaf that could only go 90 miles. They will definitely be getting better but it's not a terrible time
This was the first Straight Pipes video I ever watched, back in 2019. I had heard about the Kona EV and wanted to learn more. I became a fan and watch all the videos as they come out. Now here, today in 2022, I just signed the papers for a 2023 Kona EV! Thanks @yuri and @jakob!
When you Google DVM or Gardiner on Google the first recommended question is "Is the DVP closed?". And that question is case closed. Toronto driving is bad lol
15:24 that guy in merc was so inconvenienced by your following the speed limit he threw his hands up in douche fashion. Welcome to American driving lol
Hahahah that's funny. We were going very slow though and tried not to get in anyone's way. Kind of difficult at 15mph or whatever Bird scooters are limited to
@@TheStraightPipes yeah, most people expect you to drive at least +5 over speed limit here in the states. For luxury cars it's a toss up. Either they go +15 over limit or -10 under depending on age
I kid you not, this channel is the reason why I chose my Kona. I literally love it. Was choosing between cx-3, hrv, and chr- Hyundai is smart to keep the relationship positive with you guys.
11:30 - Just went from Portland to Seattle and back in my BMW i3 this weekend. When I got home, it said I had 1 mile of range left. My wife would have killed me if she had been along.
Looking forward on getting to test this during next winter. I have an inkling that it'll be the first EV that actually makes sense in Finland. (Before Tesla people attack me, look at that bloody price difference!)
Tealas would be amazing if you live in America - but other countries have sparse supercharger stations and likely have more government funded EV carge stations than the USA. We gotta do what makes sense for us individually.
I think you guys will much appreciate the Kia NIRO EV once you get your hands on it. Like the interior will have less hard plastics and more soft touch. Its got way more space. The suspension and ride will be matched as its also running on a similar suspension setup. It as well will offer level 3 capabilities like the Kona (duh Hyundai). I personally prefer the appearance on the Niro over the Kona. Also I missed it or didn't see it, the hood in the front, did they slip in a Frunk?
No frunk, but at least it has the same cargo space in the hatch section as the gas one unlike my Ford Focus EV: the battery takes up half my trunk space lol.
@@ismaelreyes7268 The dents are ducts passing a slit of air on the outside of the front wheel. The reason for this is to calm the turbulent air in front of the tire that otherwise would contribute a lot to turbulence down the sides. It reduces drag around 5% So these ducts are very different to the fake cooling air intakes for the disc brakes that were popular in the 90'.
YES! I have a 2017 elantra and the most irritating thing about the (otherwise lovely) infotainment system is the lack of the home button. It feels obvious to me that it could be integrated into the SD/MAP cover, but no dice.
One huge benefit to getting a Hyundai hybrid/electric is that there's a lifetime warranty on the battery. I will be interested in how the EV Niro and EV Soul competes with the EV Kona. I think it'll be much a closer comparison than the Kona vs. Bolt.
It's so early that I can't even find this video on my mom's phone coz the account on that phone was not subscribed... Don't worry i fixed that by subscribing🙂
I thought Montreal traffic was the worst. Until I drove for a week in Toronto. It's spectacularly bad. Legit, it's frigging Art at this point. God have mercy on your souls.
I live in New York now which has its reputation for traffic and bad drivers, but there is NOTHING like the 401 across the GTA during rush hour. Six lanes of traffic in each direction and no place to go. Has to be experienced to be believed.
My Kona Electric is being built and is due for delivery in Canada in February! Super stoked. The one feature I wish they would implement over the UK/Norway versions of the vehicle is the Blue Link (app support). It's a small piece, but it seems like that one thing that's missing from this vehicle comparative to other EVs. I did hear a rumour though, that the Blue Link feature may be released on the North American Konas; fingers crossed!
I don't see why they wouldn't offer BlueLink support in Canada because my '19 Veloster Turbo has BlueLink, and I live in Canada. Odds are, BlueLink will in fact work after all. As an aside, BlueLink is pretty much useless to anyone with a manual since you can't use remote start. You can still turn on lights and unlock the door, but the app is so slow on my iPhone when connecting to the car that it becomes an inconvenience.
@@iandegraaf9842 the reason they didn't release bluelink with the Ioniq EV is that the software hadn't been modified for EV features apparently. The good news is that they have now announced that the Canadian Kona EV will have BlueLink!
And the ultimate trim will come with adaptative cruise with stop and go capability! Unlike the 2018 Kona thermic, reason why I passed on it when I was choosing a new vehicle back in May Thank you guys for another great video! Looking forward to Friday :)
Model 3 is a bargain as half the price of the X/S and does about the same things. It is the Ferrari/Apple of the EV market. Plus over the air updates keeps the car modern!
I like the Kona but must admit that I dream of a Model 3. I would consider buying the Kona if it had more legroom in the rear and the price difference to a Model 3 is going to be substantial. However, this car is just too small if you plan on using the rear seats for adults or long legged teenagers from time to time. The Kia Niro has a bit better rear space than the Kona but it doesn't please my eyes as much. I'm currently leaning towards reserving a Model 3 soon and meanwhile keep an eye on what else will be available within a year or two from now.
I am totally a fan of this car. I think it is the best EV (available soon) at a similar price point to a model 3. I am very impressed by the range of this vehicle for its chassis and class (258 miles of range w/ 64 kWh battery). This is comparable to Model 3 mid range of 260 miles (with an assumed 60 kWh pack). I like the look of the front pattern more than a grill and it makes the car more efficient. The interior looks nice but nothing too fancy. Tesla is still a decade ahead in infotainment and OTA updates that make it better all the time but at least this car has Android/Apple car play. I think Tesla's interior is still better overall but this one is nice and has a normal car feel to it. The mid range model 3 is still quicker accelerating, higher top speed, faster charging, and better handling (I haven't driven a Kona but the model 3 I had a test drive in had insanely responsive handing and was fun to drive). All model 3s come with self-driving hardware standard no matter what you pay for the car so you always have the option to buy autopilot/self-driving at a later date and have it activated in your car literally overnight. Can't wait for your model 3 review. Make sure you get used to the touch screen before you give a verdict. Many people are quick to judge it if they review it without using it much first. And most importantly, make sure you review a recently manufactured one. Tesla does not use the model year system. They make changes to their cars whenever a new fix or feature is ready.
Great review. I reserved an Electric Kona a few months ago, still no details as to cost; delivery date is estimated to be before March 2019. I’m setting up the charging stations right now. I hope it will work well in our long and cold Montreal winters...
I've had a blue lagoon Kona Ultimate for about 2 months now and I love it even more than I thought I would before I bought it, I would love to drive the electric Kona when it hits the dealerships.
No, for only one reason, charging network. You can drive a Tesla wherever you want. You cannot even go to Las Vegas from either Southern California or Phoenix in any other EV.
@@dansanger5340 Possible, but Bolt takes over twice as long to put miles back on the car while fast charging and thats when you can find a proper working charger that isn't being used. For road trips, the charging network for non-Tesla cars is still very, very weak. It's there at least and a start.
Maybe in US. In other parts of the world it really doesnt make any difference whatsoever. Also from consumer stand point, a Hyundai is a far better choice: you can repair your car pretty much everywhere (if it's a mechanical problem) and there are plenty of dealerships. On the other hand, there's only ONE Tesla dealership in my country. Also This one looks like a proper car, with proper car interior, and not some futuristi useless bullshit like the Model3. Real buttons, normal dashboard. It is also AVAILABLE and costs less. In normal traffic, i don't give a shit about having a supercar like acceleration.
Yes we get it Tesla is amazing .. but most people don’t want to spend $70,000. From what I’ve seen here you’ll get similar range and a very comfortable car for half the price. To me that’s amazing 😉
I read, at least for the US market, the battery pack is not getting full temp management, They are not including a dedicated heating element for the battery pack, presumably for cost savings. The Bolt EV has full battery temp control. Just a data point.
Mostly batteries need cooling. Heat has to be generated in the winter anyways so maybe they pull heat from that? The Kia Niro is the better version of this car though, same platform but more space inside and better interiors.
@@0ooTheMAXXoo0 It depends on where you live. The best systems have a dedicated heating element for colder weather locations. Many locations in the US have full winter so Hyundai's decision seems odd.
Honestly, I am so happy that you guys do these comparisons. Our next vehicle for my wife in a few years will be EV and seeing the progression just a year makes is great. Even with the current Ontario government getting rid of a good chunk of the EV rebate, this is still going to be a steal! Over 400 km to a charge is all anyone needs to commute. Keep doing what you are doing guys! I have been watching your videos before you even hit 10k subscribers (I believe) and you guys continue to up your game with every video it seems. Keep em coming, as you make me proud to be Canadian :)
Tesla has Supercharger network,great Advantage in cross country travel,,where do you recharge Kona?? Also Tesla looks much nicer sexier and has better perf too...but hey its your money
Battery is water cooled. There is an extra cooling circle trough the Battery. Works during charging and if temeperatur comes to high also car is driving and so on
Can you guys start covering what types of iOS/Android companion apps car manufacturers are making? You cover carplay and android auto perfectly, but the other side of that is being able to monitor/control your car remotely like setting climate and monitoring charge levels. Some manufacturers like Tesla and Volvo even let you use your phone as a key, which is a huge feature IMO
Tesla has two big advantages: First, a voluminous battery supply chain, thanks to their huge investment in their Gigafactory. Every indication I know of says that the Kona EV will be in very short supply for at least a year or even two. Second, Tesla’s SuperCharger network. As yet at least, there are *no* CHAdeMO/CCS quick chargers at least on the road-trip routes I ever take, but SuperChargers there are, along with more charging options at those destinations. Hopefully that will change though... Nevertheless, I’m otherwise quite impressed with the reviews I’ve seen I’ve the Kona EV, and this was a good one!
9 hours on a level 2 charger (can be installed at home) and only 45 minutes on a level 3 public charger. Remember, those times are charging from empty! Unless you drive over 250 miles every day, it won't take that long: 50 miles of driving = about 8 hours of charging on level 1. So if you only drive around 50 miles a day (like most people), you could actually get by on level 1 if you charged overnight, which is actually what I do.
It's actually pronounced wrong in the video too just not as bad it's a American way of saying it not the Korean way. 현대 (Hyeon-dae) it's not Hundae or Hondae it's Hyeon.
@@Shadow-lq7rx I'm talking about drivers driving well below the speed limit... Has nothing to with getting to your destination on time. If you're getting overtaken by a bus, you're probably driving too slow
Thank you for this complete and fun (canadian) review of the kona ev ! This car is the best of its class. I'm not sure that model 3 is a direct competitor because of its bigger size. But if you're looking to the price tag it could make sense. Big pros to the model 3, supercharger network. Big cons the trunk is not pratical to load with big items and there's no enough buttons on the dashboard to my (certainly old) taste ! I hope you guys are planning to review the upcoming soon stepbrother of the kona aka Kia e-Niro.
The best part is "you can really feel the TORQUE" 0:55 X-D. The Kona EV is a fantastic choice. I like the Ioniq, but it's lacking in range and a couple of features that I consider essential. I prefer the Kona's push-button, gear changer and it's unique style of course.. great vid btw. good job!
Ok, besides that the rear seat space is rather limited, the price in Europe starts at 45k EUR and no promise on delivery time. Expected in May 2019 at the earliest.
Tax incentives for Tesla get cut in half starting next year, is that what you mean? They will not be not gone, just cut in half and it hasn't happened yet, and lawmakers are trying to change the law to not punish early movers in the EV space like the current law does.
0ooTheMAXXoo0 TheStraightPipes and a lot of their viewers live in Ontario, Canada. Recently our new provincial “government” decided to kill a bunch of green energy incentives, including the EV discount that was upwards of $14,000.
Yup. They are less like a government and more like a viking raiding party. Hacking and burning everything down with no plans to build anything for themselves.
The Kona EV is a great option. I test drove a Bolt EV about a year ago but didn't bite. I love the Ioniq but it's lacking in range and a feature or two that are must-haves for me. The Kona is nearly perfect in my book, but I'm holding out for the Niro EV since it's looking like the whole package - even though I prefer the Kona's push button gear selector and it's styling.
Excuse me, what? CAD 45-50K for a subcompact non-premium crossover? Please tell me it's a joke. If not, we are indeed VERY far from the EV age. Like at least 10 years away.
It depends on how far you drive per year. Fuel cost and repair bills will in the long run make any cheap combustion car very expensive compared to an ev.
Well, let's consider a typical 5 year ownership. With average annual 12.5K miles both cars will go about 60K miles during 5 years. Let's take regular Kona for comparison. It starts at $18500 and the top trim is $25900. Of course, we will take the top trim for comparison just for the heck of it. It's a new car, so repairs do not apply to either car here, because it's covered by manufacturer's warranty (Hyundai has at least 5 year / 60K miles warranty). Now let's see what the cost of ownership for Kona EV would be: around 40 full charges annually, coming to about 200 charges over the course of 5 years. With 12 cents per KW, each charge is going to cost around $9, making it $1800 over the course of 5 years. Consider NO maintenance (although it's not true, as you will need maintenance regardless of this being the EV, but just for fun). So in the end of 5 years you will have paid $52K. And what about regular Kona? Gas mileage is 30 MPG on average, so the car will need approximately 2000 gallons of fuel over the course of 5 years. With average cost of gas in US at $2.60 per gallon that comes to... $5200 for gas over the course of 5 years. Let's add maintenance expenses at a whopping $1000 annually, so another $5000 for maintenance (this is way too unrealistic, of course, but let's consider this anyway). So in the end of 5 years the owner of the top trim of Kona will have paid $36100. Remember, this is considering overkill with maintenance ($1000 annually). So, in conclusion, even if we consider that Kona EV will cost $40K (which is the lowest projection), the owner of regular Kona will save about $4 grand owning a NON EV vehicle. Yes, I am aware of various electrical vehicles government rebates, but you get the idea: I took the worst possible scenario for an ICE vehicle and compared it to the best case scenario for an EV. So we will not see any sort of a mass adoption of EVs until EVs of the same class, trim and similarly equipped will cost the same as the ICE powered vehicles.
Wow. You americans must be rich if you scrap your cars after 5 years with so little mileage. ;-) Second hand value of a Kona EV will be higher than the petrol car. A lot higher. A petrol car might not have any value in 5 years. Yes, an EV only makes financial sense in the US if you drive high mileage. In most other developed parts of the world gas costs 2-3 times what it costs in US and polluting cars are taxed higher. An EV makes a lot more sense in most developed countries. Just looking at the sticker price doesn't give you the total cost of ownership.
Andreas first of all, I’m Canadian, just like the reviewers in the video. But it doesn’t really matter. And no, you don’t need to scrap your car after 5 years. You just move onto another one. Now to the point of value of your car after 5 years, yeah, it better be more for a car that costs twice more than an ICE car!!! As for the price of gas 3 times more than in US, exactly what countries are you talking about? You are probably considering some European countries, although even that is not true. Well, let me remind you that the overall area of the whole Europe is just a little bigger than the whole US territory. Cities are much closer, they don’t have those vast traveling distances in Europe and public transportation is much more developed. In fact, unlike in US, owning a car in Europe is not a necessity. Besides, in this video they review a car for North America, and my analysis was for North America as well, so your realia are not applicable here.
@@AcuraAddicted Oh, I'm sorry for calling you an American. You mentioned US gas price. I said 2-3 times but that wasn't correct. It's mostly just 2 times the price. I know Canada is a vast country but I can promise you that we travel a lot by car in Europe too. Electric cars needs to be cheaper but they will probably never be as cheap as petrol cars. Maintenance costs are too low so manufacturers needs to get money in advance. They can however still make a lot of economic sense even at today's high prices if you consider the cars total lifespan. If you add up all the petrol, taxes and service costs for an ordinary combustion car that's been driven for at least 300000km it does get quite expensive in most developed countries.
Is this a better DEAL than a Tesla Model 3, assuming it sells for $40,000-$50,000 Canadian?
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Why not? Tesla starts at $60k CAD for the same range
I love your bait
Can u review a Tesla? Have u tried asking the Tesla store for a review car?
use turo
No this is more reliable
VW should make an electric car and call it a "volts-wagon"
I have one, a 2015 eGolf, and it's called (by me) the Voltzwagen, good starter EV. I now have a Tesla Model 3.... and it's light years, eons, galaxies beyond ALL EV's... period. They really need to borrow one for a test, come on Canadians, let them borrow your Model 3!
Inmate 3562 🤔🤔🤔...
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JAEGERTECH Except for its cheapass iPad dash.
I bet VW would say it's electric, but it actually runs on gas 😂
R Zu nah once you feel it it’s much better than you think.
"I've killed people here!"
That's how you climb the ladder in automotive journalism.
Huhh
hahahaha but killed them in a green eco friendly way!
@@djlondon7956 stamp?
@@stevethea5250 6:09
For those who don't know he's referring to killing people on a video game called Grand Theft Auto 5 that emulates Los Angeles.
For the record I’m dead serious about filming this from a SCOOTER #birdlife #limelife
Shadman Sudipto I heard if you join our UA-cam membership your wishes are 3x more effective.
John R im a rollerblader. Not a skateboarder.
@@shadmansudipto7287 so mean!
That's awesome and terrifying. Just be careful because we hate those scooters. They're friggin everywhere.
@@YuriTereshyn Would you agree to review a model 3 from a customer in Canada?
15:24 They guy in the Mercedes is frustrated about Yuri's scooter going 10 kmh ** *puts his hands in the air of pure frustration*
We drove as fast as we could
@@TheStraightPipes scooted*
More like 20 kph
Jens Welling those suckers can go up to 20 mph
The guy was probably just frustrated that his Mercedes seats didn't cool his ass as well as the Hyundai seats.
“I’ve killed people here...” 😨
“...in GTA 5” 😇
😉
Me too...in GTA5😊
@@TheStraightPipes talks about killing people yet bleeps the word dick... I feel sad for people named Dick.
I thought the exact same thing. Chased that damn therapist through this area. 🤣
This Canadian lives in S. California unlike these 'tourists'. They just don't know, Canadians think a visit to the US is like experiencing a movie, nothing seems real. The guns are real and require a great deal of respect, regardless of what you think of them.
I bought a 2019 Kona Electric Ultimate June 1, 2019. I love it. Ride is comfortable; power is amazing!; interior is comfy. A full charge starts me out with 295-325 miles. It varies I do not know why. Probably has something to do with the end charging cycle and how it determines a full charge. I am getting a good 270 actual miles in a mix of city/rural driving daily. Normally I can charge up on Saturday and go the entire week without recharging until the following Saturday. With my electric rates at home it costs me about $5.25 to charge for the week. with a level 2 charger. I highly recommend checking out this Hyunda Kona Electric if you are considering buying an electric car. Currently they are only available in CA, OR and MD. I actually drove from NC to MD to buy mine. Was worth the road trip.
I’m planning to buy it
Tom May yeah I love Kona ! Welcome to the team ;)
I was looking for one in NC too... now I know why I can't find one locally.
I see 2019 for mid to upper 30's. Question does it have battery management?
Hey! An electric SUV that isn't overstyled! And looks normal! I love it!
Well... That isn't over styled that badly. But I partly agree, it's not that bad!
Didn’t that happen in 2014 with the model X?
@@davidhood9712 The car with almost no exterior styling cues, and then the doors that go up and sideways and twirl and hover an dance..?
Jebediah Kerman the model X is not ugly by any means but it does not look like a "normal" suv.
@@davidhood9712 absolutely not the model x styling is wayyyy overdone it could have been done much better
This would be the best EV if you haven't driven the model 3 yet. Model 3 is at a different league all together. This is second.
I have a model 3 and live near Toronto. Hit me up if you guys want to test drive it.
Keep up the great work!
Spam them with emails and comments, I want to see their M.3 review!
This comment should have more upvotes so that Juri and Jakub could see it and get the Tesla Model 3 for a review. I know that Tesla Stores don't offer test-cars for reviews, so this option is awesome!
DO IT!
Yeh and how much did you pay for the Model 3, $70k CDN?
@@revaholic 84k, still waiting on my 14k tax credit which will then bring it down to 70k.
I like the way it looks, a futuristic front end but the rest of the car is not too weird looking like a Prime or Leaf.
The rest of the car is the same as the gas version
@@teslasnek To me that is a good thing. I'm not a fan of weird looking hybrid and electric cars, just because it has a battery doesn't mean that it has to be ugly. The subtle difference of the front end on this looks ok to me, I like the trim on the front that connects the headlights - it looks better than that open vent on the gas powered one.
@@harrismi7 Oh, I totally agree! I just realized I misread your comment lol. I thought you said you didn't like the styling, but I see now you said you're glad that it doesn't look weird. I agree with you!
It's too bad but the car has over a 2 year waiting list due to a battery shortage. Kona uses batteries from LG Chemicals, and LG is not enough to crank out enough batteries for all their customers. So this car is going to have limited sales unless they solve the battery shortage problem.
XP-8 TIM the new leaf doesn’t look too bad. It looks like a mini murano
This car definitely a major WIN for Hyundai!
Not a Korean car fan but I have to admit this car looks pretty decent.
An electric car that puts a draft up your shaft.
Thumbs up for proper air-conditioned seats.
I personally get annoyed with cars that pretend to have “cooled” seats when they’re actually just ventilated seats.
Check out the Hyundai i30n Korean cars have changed for the good
Yeah both Hyundai and Kia (same company now I believe) are making really good cars now, across the board. Definitely worth checking out since they're still cheaper and give you more good technology for the price than pretty much anybody else.
@@vernonprice5986 they've been the same for like 20+ years, at least the drive train for sure
Brad Haines Literally the opposite of that is true. Everything Hyundai and Kia make now are all new, all the cars, all the technology, all the mechanicals, all the interiors, everything is new. How is the hybrid drivetrain in the Ioniq and the Niro 20 years old again? Oh right, it's not. How is the twin turbo V6 drivetrain in the Stinger GT 20 years old again? Oh right, it's not.
If you're not capable of grasping reality and working within its confines, maybe you shouldn't be commenting on youtube.
@@vernonprice5986 you misunderstood me. i meant they've been the same company. their cars are great and they're leaders in car tech to the point i persuaded my parents into buying a fully loaded Santa Fe sport last year.
nice rant though, if i were in fact that stupid. enjoy your day
Just purchased a Hyundai Kona EV this week...due for delivery in November : (
But super excited for it! I'm so done with all the mechanical maintenance and mechanical issues of ICE. Done with that.
What color did you get?
@@JohnAgustinScuderia458595 I went with the all black. I was quite sad though because I LOVE the Blue of the Kona gas and would have loved that color.
Is it still in “limited markets”? Also did your dealer try to charge over sticker? Congrats!
@@DDGreyduck Not sure the answer to your first question, but my dealer was pretty great. They gave me $1,000 LESS than the sticker price. And they threw in free upgraded floor/trunk mats
No more fuel filter change
No more oil filter change
No more oil change: engine oil and transmission oil
No more spark plugs replacement
No more fuel injectors issues or replacement
No more camshaft or valves issues
No more turbo issues
No more piston O-rings replacement
No more EGR valve issues
No more catalytic converter replacement
No more clutch parts to replace
No more transmission parts to replace (cogwheels, synchronizer rings and other parts)
No more radiator and engine cooling liquid replacement
... and there's probably more which I can't recall, but I think I can live without any of these!
Awesome review guys. I've got a Kona Electric in the UK and it truly is the best EV out there....overall.
Oh wow how is the range??
And how much did you pay for your car?
250 to 320 miles depending on weather and driving style.
£37,000 GBP before government incentives
Or buy the non-electric, and have WAAAAY lower true cost to own monthly, because electric vehicle resale is still absolutely horrific. Nobody trusts the used expensive batteries, and they become obsolete way too quick. You can still get $25K for a 2001 Corvette that was $40K new. But a $35K Fiat 500e you are lucky to get $10K for a few years later, as nobody wants that little 80 mile range anymore.
@@BoopSnoot *cough* LEASE HIRE
You guys rock! I've wanted a Canadian review of this.
Korean motors in 2019 is like Japanese motors in the 80s-90s, everyone would put a "yeah but its a honda (etc)" on it but today nobody thinks twice about a Japanese car. Im impressed by Hyundai-kia and i think people will get past this whole "yeah but its a kia" thing in the next 5 years.
Not at all, as long as it has a hyundai/ kia badge people will see it as a povo pack car for the cheapskates of the automotive world.
The stinger gr already set where they're aiming to be...
I think in order to get out of that, they need to have a couple sporty cars. A couple of electric roadsters cars would fix that. Similar to Japanese cars in the 90s.
I never thought I’d say an electric, Hyundai crossover was cool but I’d drive this!
Great review as always! The Kona EV also is my favorite EV so far! During the press event in Germany we got them up to 500+ km on one charge while driving around 50mph on the highway. Superb car! :)
This is serious. I don't use my car for daily commute here in Europe, only for visiting family, the occasional mall and the yearly 3000km driving holiday. 500 km at 50mph still uses more power than drafting a lorry at 56-60mph, so this would work. Remember Germany was the cutting edge of EVs in the 90's, specialized aerodynamic lightweight cars and Ni-Cd batteries. When you get going again, 500km is on a bad day.
Ok
I call BS. They don't have any miles in Germany, only kilometers.
This channel is hands down no question the best car content on UA-cam. Really.
Jamie Lingard I couldn’t agree more
Look up Doug DeMuro and eat your words.
@@lukebyrne7440 he is good but kinda boaring I only watch Doug scores. And the Doug type of guy comments man that's whole new level of meme 😂 😂
@@altamashsarwar2608 I didn't realise how much I cared about blank switches till I started watching his vids
@@lukebyrne7440 yup he is good he goes into every detail I like that but it makes to lengthy video
Thanks for another well-constructed, easy-to-watch Canadian review guys! Cheers
Sorry Nissan Leaf. I was trying to wait for you, but I think I'm going with the Hyundai Kona EV now.
duz Leaf have battery thermal mgmt?
@@edt.9218 fk of
@@edt.9218 no
@@edt.9218 No it doesn't sadly
You guys are currently doing the best EV reviews I've seen recently. My one suggestion when you cover EVs is to talk about thermal management of the batteries. Who uses active vs. passive, liquid vs. air? Other than that, keep doing what you're doing.
Great review. I've been looking forward to your take on the kona ev. May well be my next car in a few years once they've depreciated.
Only problem I can see is Hyundai will struggle to build enough batteries.
Probably will source batteries from Tesla or LG.
Batterys made by LG
They will provide lifetime guarantee
Untill efficiency of 70%.
But I think it’s too early to get ev car
Cuz too expensive and expensive.
They have matured a lot since the days of the Nissan Leaf that could only go 90 miles. They will definitely be getting better but it's not a terrible time
This was the first Straight Pipes video I ever watched, back in 2019. I had heard about the Kona EV and wanted to learn more. I became a fan and watch all the videos as they come out.
Now here, today in 2022, I just signed the papers for a 2023 Kona EV! Thanks @yuri and @jakob!
When you Google DVM or Gardiner on Google the first recommended question is "Is the DVP closed?". And that question is case closed. Toronto driving is bad lol
njmevec LOL
Winter is here... Construction season is over... For now.
Best kona electric review I've watched
Waiting for the AWD version to make use of those instant torque, in winter season.
whisperyck there won't be one
@@lilpeppa117G Ok, how do you know that?
Really enjoyed this month's videos with the focus on EV. Keep it up guys, always a joy to see a new video to watch
Friday is a green car
THIS is the best one, I actually liked the regular kona when I first saw it 😬. I wish it had a fake grill but no biggie.Go Hyundai 🤗
Finally a honest car review for Canadians! Love the chemistry between you two, great video, easy to watch.
15:24 that guy in merc was so inconvenienced by your following the speed limit he threw his hands up in douche fashion. Welcome to American driving lol
Hahahah that's funny. We were going very slow though and tried not to get in anyone's way. Kind of difficult at 15mph or whatever Bird scooters are limited to
@@TheStraightPipes yeah, most people expect you to drive at least +5 over speed limit here in the states. For luxury cars it's a toss up. Either they go +15 over limit or -10 under depending on age
Entitled douchbag!
Careful, it might’ve been Matt Farrah-doesn’t he have a silver Merc?
@@quikgt or Tony in his 2JZ Sl- something
I'm loving all the EVs coming to market.
Kona for President 2019!
I kid you not, this channel is the reason why I chose my Kona. I literally love it. Was choosing between cx-3, hrv, and chr- Hyundai is smart to keep the relationship positive with you guys.
We have a positive relationship with all manufacturers. Congrats on the car!
11:30 - Just went from Portland to Seattle and back in my BMW i3 this weekend.
When I got home, it said I had 1 mile of range left. My wife would have killed me if she had been along.
how could anyone dislike this? these guys are great!
Looking forward on getting to test this during next winter. I have an inkling that it'll be the first EV that actually makes sense in Finland. (Before Tesla people attack me, look at that bloody price difference!)
I agree with you.
Tealas would be amazing if you live in America - but other countries have sparse supercharger stations and likely have more government funded EV carge stations than the USA.
We gotta do what makes sense for us individually.
I’m loving all the love to EVs on this channel, you guys are super modern!!
Modern hellcat coming up too
I think you guys will much appreciate the Kia NIRO EV once you get your hands on it. Like the interior will have less hard plastics and more soft touch. Its got way more space. The suspension and ride will be matched as its also running on a similar suspension setup. It as well will offer level 3 capabilities like the Kona (duh Hyundai). I personally prefer the appearance on the Niro over the Kona. Also I missed it or didn't see it, the hood in the front, did they slip in a Frunk?
No frunk, but at least it has the same cargo space in the hatch section as the gas one unlike my Ford Focus EV: the battery takes up half my trunk space lol.
Love the Kona but unneccessary dents in the front
@@ismaelreyes7268 The dents are ducts passing a slit of air on the outside of the front wheel. The reason for this is to calm the turbulent air in front of the tire that otherwise would contribute a lot to turbulence down the sides. It reduces drag around 5% So these ducts are very different to the fake cooling air intakes for the disc brakes that were popular in the 90'.
Tore Lund Yeah your right + there’s always room for improvement. 😄
@@teslasnek wtf,was there a focus ev in the us!? If so,why was it not a of in Europe?
YES! I have a 2017 elantra and the most irritating thing about the (otherwise lovely) infotainment system is the lack of the home button. It feels obvious to me that it could be integrated into the SD/MAP cover, but no dice.
Super excited to see this review! It’s too bad it so limited! Great video in the great GTA5 sun :)
The star button is for programming! You can program it to take you to the home screen, it can be the screen off button, or whatever you need it to be!
One huge benefit to getting a Hyundai hybrid/electric is that there's a lifetime warranty on the battery. I will be interested in how the EV Niro and EV
Soul competes with the EV Kona. I think it'll be much a closer comparison than the Kona vs. Bolt.
you dont
Another great car review guys - Now my go-to car review channel. Amazing work!!
It's so early that I can't even find this video on my mom's phone coz the account on that phone was not subscribed... Don't worry i fixed that by subscribing🙂
Hahahah amazing
Loved seeing the quick back to back comparisons of a lot of EV options out there right now. Great job guys!
I thought Montreal traffic was the worst. Until I drove for a week in Toronto. It's spectacularly bad. Legit, it's frigging Art at this point. God have mercy on your souls.
Worst commute in North America and 6th worst in the entire world!
I live in New York now which has its reputation for traffic and bad drivers, but there is NOTHING like the 401 across the GTA during rush hour. Six lanes of traffic in each direction and no place to go. Has to be experienced to be believed.
Recently came across your channel while I'm researching cars and I'm really enjoying it. You guys make great, fun videos! Well done!
415km is very conservative, Bjorn Nyland got 500km.
I'm sure when Yuri and Jakub get one to test in their regular area, they'll try some major hypermiling! Err, hyprerkming :)
Well it is incredibly driver and area dependent, so going under the best possible mark is a good practice.
I got 1293 lightyears with 0.07 charges
@@bvedant that's amazing!
@@mathieulaporte1464 wasn't even trying. floored most green lights and had the A/C on all summer
subscribed! been stalking your reviews for a while and this one did it
Hit the notification bell
I’m curious. Why not just sub at the first video
@@YuriTereshyn i dunno! just related so much to the statement about 401, gardiner and DVP just had to hit the button this time XD
My Kona Electric is being built and is due for delivery in Canada in February! Super stoked. The one feature I wish they would implement over the UK/Norway versions of the vehicle is the Blue Link (app support). It's a small piece, but it seems like that one thing that's missing from this vehicle comparative to other EVs.
I did hear a rumour though, that the Blue Link feature may be released on the North American Konas; fingers crossed!
I don't see why they wouldn't offer BlueLink support in Canada because my '19 Veloster Turbo has BlueLink, and I live in Canada. Odds are, BlueLink will in fact work after all.
As an aside, BlueLink is pretty much useless to anyone with a manual since you can't use remote start. You can still turn on lights and unlock the door, but the app is so slow on my iPhone when connecting to the car that it becomes an inconvenience.
@@iandegraaf9842 the reason they didn't release bluelink with the Ioniq EV is that the software hadn't been modified for EV features apparently. The good news is that they have now announced that the Canadian Kona EV will have BlueLink!
And the ultimate trim will come with adaptative cruise with stop and go capability! Unlike the 2018 Kona thermic, reason why I passed on it when I was choosing a new vehicle back in May
Thank you guys for another great video! Looking forward to Friday :)
Model 3 is a bargain as half the price of the X/S and does about the same things. It is the Ferrari/Apple of the EV market. Plus over the air updates keeps the car modern!
I love the city review that is best suited for cars that are meant to be driven in urban areas, gives a more holistic view of the car.
I like the Kona but must admit that I dream of a Model 3. I would consider buying the Kona if it had more legroom in the rear and the price difference to a Model 3 is going to be substantial. However, this car is just too small if you plan on using the rear seats for adults or long legged teenagers from time to time. The Kia Niro has a bit better rear space than the Kona but it doesn't please my eyes as much. I'm currently leaning towards reserving a Model 3 soon and meanwhile keep an eye on what else will be available within a year or two from now.
Thanks guys, you make reviews interesting and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
"The level of simplicity"
"Premium feel"
"Balls to the wall"
(c) Savagegeese
Forgot "for the most part" ;)
"in the real world"
"Its just so generic"
You guys rock! You create my favorite reviews for electric cars!
I am totally a fan of this car. I think it is the best EV (available soon) at a similar price point to a model 3. I am very impressed by the range of this vehicle for its chassis and class (258 miles of range w/ 64 kWh battery). This is comparable to Model 3 mid range of 260 miles (with an assumed 60 kWh pack). I like the look of the front pattern more than a grill and it makes the car more efficient. The interior looks nice but nothing too fancy. Tesla is still a decade ahead in infotainment and OTA updates that make it better all the time but at least this car has Android/Apple car play. I think Tesla's interior is still better overall but this one is nice and has a normal car feel to it.
The mid range model 3 is still quicker accelerating, higher top speed, faster charging, and better handling (I haven't driven a Kona but the model 3 I had a test drive in had insanely responsive handing and was fun to drive). All model 3s come with self-driving hardware standard no matter what you pay for the car so you always have the option to buy autopilot/self-driving at a later date and have it activated in your car literally overnight.
Can't wait for your model 3 review. Make sure you get used to the touch screen before you give a verdict. Many people are quick to judge it if they review it without using it much first. And most importantly, make sure you review a recently manufactured one. Tesla does not use the model year system. They make changes to their cars whenever a new fix or feature is ready.
Great review. I reserved an Electric Kona a few months ago, still no details as to cost; delivery date is estimated to be before March 2019. I’m setting up the charging stations right now. I hope it will work well in our long and cold Montreal winters...
Did you end up getting the car. How is the driving experience and knowledge in the winter
Love the Kona, this electric version is very cool
You can add the home button by customizing the star button in the settings
"Wireless Charger isn't up to standard when it comes to phone sizes."
"Yeah, I can see that" - Rolls his eyes
I've had a blue lagoon Kona Ultimate for about 2 months now and I love it even more than I thought I would before I bought it, I would love to drive the electric Kona when it hits the dealerships.
No, for only one reason, charging network. You can drive a Tesla wherever you want. You cannot even go to Las Vegas from either Southern California or Phoenix in any other EV.
I've seen LA to Vegas Bolt videos, so it is possible.
@@dansanger5340 Possible, but Bolt takes over twice as long to put miles back on the car while fast charging and thats when you can find a proper working charger that isn't being used. For road trips, the charging network for non-Tesla cars is still very, very weak. It's there at least and a start.
Or get a diesel or hybrid like a normal person, and not worry about having to plan your route along specific paths and meal times around charging.
Maybe in US. In other parts of the world it really doesnt make any difference whatsoever. Also from consumer stand point, a Hyundai is a far better choice: you can repair your car pretty much everywhere (if it's a mechanical problem) and there are plenty of dealerships. On the other hand, there's only ONE Tesla dealership in my country. Also This one looks like a proper car, with proper car interior, and not some futuristi useless bullshit like the Model3. Real buttons, normal dashboard. It is also AVAILABLE and costs less. In normal traffic, i don't give a shit about having a supercar like acceleration.
Yes we get it Tesla is amazing .. but most people don’t want to spend $70,000. From what I’ve seen here you’ll get similar range and a very comfortable car for half the price. To me that’s amazing 😉
I read, at least for the US market, the battery pack is not getting full temp management, They are not including a dedicated heating element for the battery pack, presumably for cost savings. The Bolt EV has full battery temp control. Just a data point.
Mostly batteries need cooling. Heat has to be generated in the winter anyways so maybe they pull heat from that? The Kia Niro is the better version of this car though, same platform but more space inside and better interiors.
@@0ooTheMAXXoo0 It depends on where you live. The best systems have a dedicated heating element for colder weather locations. Many locations in the US have full winter so Hyundai's decision seems odd.
Out of all the electric cars, in terms of styling, the i8 is the goat
Well i wouldnt call the i8 an electric car it has a 3 cylinder engine aswell
@@hadissaeed1546 hybrid. Thanks for the correction
Lol yep and it costs as much as a 2 bedroom house !
@@bombardierrecreationalprod1023 But it looks better than most 2 bedroom houses. And you cannot drive a 2 bedroom house around. #carguylogic
I'd take a Rimac over an i8 for styling, but then someone needs to pay for that.
Honestly, I am so happy that you guys do these comparisons. Our next vehicle for my wife in a few years will be EV and seeing the progression just a year makes is great. Even with the current Ontario government getting rid of a good chunk of the EV rebate, this is still going to be a steal! Over 400 km to a charge is all anyone needs to commute.
Keep doing what you are doing guys!
I have been watching your videos before you even hit 10k subscribers (I believe) and you guys continue to up your game with every video it seems. Keep em coming, as you make me proud to be Canadian :)
Thumbs up on jag i pace vs e pace naming scheme! # missed opportunity
I would buy one of these provided it has an awesome heater in it for those cold Western New York winters!
No better way to start a Tuesday morning!
I have done 3500ks in my Kona ev and love it it’s a great car can’t reccomend enough. Cheers from kiwi land , New Zealand
Surprised NZ got any at all.
Tesla has Supercharger network,great Advantage in cross country travel,,where do you recharge Kona??
Also Tesla looks much nicer sexier and has better perf too...but hey its your money
I'm a Tesla Model 3 owner and I find this Kona to be very impressive! I'd love to have cooled or ventilated seats.
I may have missed it, how it the battery cooled ?
Battery is water cooled. There is an extra cooling circle trough the Battery. Works during charging and if temeperatur comes to high also car is driving and so on
Can you guys start covering what types of iOS/Android companion apps car manufacturers are making? You cover carplay and android auto perfectly, but the other side of that is being able to monitor/control your car remotely like setting climate and monitoring charge levels. Some manufacturers like Tesla and Volvo even let you use your phone as a key, which is a huge feature IMO
Keg we can only cover so much...
Tesla has two big advantages:
First, a voluminous battery supply chain, thanks to their huge investment in their Gigafactory. Every indication I know of says that the Kona EV will be in very short supply for at least a year or even two.
Second, Tesla’s SuperCharger network. As yet at least, there are *no* CHAdeMO/CCS quick chargers at least on the road-trip routes I ever take, but SuperChargers there are, along with more charging options at those destinations. Hopefully that will change though...
Nevertheless, I’m otherwise quite impressed with the reviews I’ve seen I’ve the Kona EV, and this was a good one!
Tesla needs more superchargers in Ontario
9 hours on a level 2 charger (can be installed at home) and only 45 minutes on a level 3 public charger. Remember, those times are charging from empty! Unless you drive over 250 miles every day, it won't take that long: 50 miles of driving = about 8 hours of charging on level 1. So if you only drive around 50 miles a day (like most people), you could actually get by on level 1 if you charged overnight, which is actually what I do.
Great review-I want that car!!
As a hybrid Ioniq owner, I really like how this looks. Love your channel and reviews! Always beyond great content!
I love it when car reviewers pronounce Hyundai correctly and not call it Hyun-die
airwickfreshner we learned it the hard way
It's actually pronounced wrong in the video too just not as bad it's a American way of saying it not the Korean way. 현대 (Hyeon-dae) it's not Hundae or Hondae it's Hyeon.
Bryant브라언트Zachary재커리 7:17
Yuri Tereshyn lol I understand 😂😂😂
I honestly think that this is one of my fav car channels
Perfect
If you want your Twitter to grow boys, put it in your UA-cam description!
There's no traffic usually where you are on the pacific coast highway. Go to the 5 freeway during rush hour and then compare Toronto.
Front looks like mini Tesla model X
Multi link rear suspension is under rated, I'm glad you pointed that out. I'm definitely impressed by this car over all
0:03 - When you get overtaken by a bus
I've actually seen people get overtaken by buses, don't understand how you can drive that slow lol
@@Shadow-lq7rx I'm talking about drivers driving well below the speed limit... Has nothing to with getting to your destination on time. If you're getting overtaken by a bus, you're probably driving too slow
Great video guys. Been waiting to get my hands on one of these to get an impression.
My Tesla does regen braking on its own without the gimmicky levers behind the wheel...
So like the i3
@@TheStraightPipes Exactly... no need for all these buttons and levers
The KONA does have an "auto" regen feature for people who don’t want to use all the levers on the steering wheel. How efficient it is, I’m unsure..
I like the paddles for easier controlled descent down hills.
Thank you for this complete and fun (canadian) review of the kona ev ! This car is the best of its class. I'm not sure that model 3 is a direct competitor because of its bigger size. But if you're looking to the price tag it could make sense. Big pros to the model 3, supercharger network. Big cons the trunk is not pratical to load with big items and there's no enough buttons on the dashboard to my (certainly old) taste ! I hope you guys are planning to review the upcoming soon stepbrother of the kona aka Kia e-Niro.
This is like Tesla but not overhyped and overvalued
The best part is "you can really feel the TORQUE" 0:55 X-D. The Kona EV is a fantastic choice. I like the Ioniq, but it's lacking in range and a couple of features that I consider essential. I prefer the Kona's push-button, gear changer and it's unique style of course.. great vid btw. good job!
Straight Pipes.... providing bu**hole air since 2018
Ok, besides that the rear seat space is rather limited, the price in Europe starts at 45k EUR and no promise on delivery time. Expected in May 2019 at the earliest.
Oh damn. If only we still had the incentive for EV's, this would be my next car, lol.
You are not i the USA since no incentives are gone in the USA. What other country would take out EV incentives?
Tax incentives for Tesla get cut in half starting next year, is that what you mean? They will not be not gone, just cut in half and it hasn't happened yet, and lawmakers are trying to change the law to not punish early movers in the EV space like the current law does.
0ooTheMAXXoo0 TheStraightPipes and a lot of their viewers live in Ontario, Canada. Recently our new provincial “government” decided to kill a bunch of green energy incentives, including the EV discount that was upwards of $14,000.
Yup. They are less like a government and more like a viking raiding party. Hacking and burning everything down with no plans to build anything for themselves.
The Kona EV is a great option. I test drove a Bolt EV about a year ago but didn't bite. I love the Ioniq but it's lacking in range and a feature or two that are must-haves for me. The Kona is nearly perfect in my book, but I'm holding out for the Niro EV since it's looking like the whole package - even though I prefer the Kona's push button gear selector and it's styling.
My model 3 is available for you guys. :)
Hit then up in e-mail!
I just bought a 2021 Kona EV Ultimate :) It's beautiful and so far so awesome !!!! ~$53K retail price ...
Canadian
@@jacquespinard3663 ~US$40K
Excuse me, what? CAD 45-50K for a subcompact non-premium crossover? Please tell me it's a joke. If not, we are indeed VERY far from the EV age. Like at least 10 years away.
It depends on how far you drive per year. Fuel cost and repair bills will in the long run make any cheap combustion car very expensive compared to an ev.
Well, let's consider a typical 5 year ownership.
With average annual 12.5K miles both cars will go about 60K miles during 5 years.
Let's take regular Kona for comparison. It starts at $18500 and the top trim is $25900. Of course, we will take the top trim for comparison just for the heck of it.
It's a new car, so repairs do not apply to either car here, because it's covered by manufacturer's warranty (Hyundai has at least 5 year / 60K miles warranty).
Now let's see what the cost of ownership for Kona EV would be: around 40 full charges annually, coming to about 200 charges over the course of 5 years. With 12 cents per KW, each charge is going to cost around $9, making it $1800 over the course of 5 years. Consider NO maintenance (although it's not true, as you will need maintenance regardless of this being the EV, but just for fun). So in the end of 5 years you will have paid $52K.
And what about regular Kona? Gas mileage is 30 MPG on average, so the car will need approximately 2000 gallons of fuel over the course of 5 years. With average cost of gas in US at $2.60 per gallon that comes to... $5200 for gas over the course of 5 years. Let's add maintenance expenses at a whopping $1000 annually, so another $5000 for maintenance (this is way too unrealistic, of course, but let's consider this anyway). So in the end of 5 years the owner of the top trim of Kona will have paid $36100. Remember, this is considering overkill with maintenance ($1000 annually).
So, in conclusion, even if we consider that Kona EV will cost $40K (which is the lowest projection), the owner of regular Kona will save about $4 grand owning a NON EV vehicle.
Yes, I am aware of various electrical vehicles government rebates, but you get the idea: I took the worst possible scenario for an ICE vehicle and compared it to the best case scenario for an EV. So we will not see any sort of a mass adoption of EVs until EVs of the same class, trim and similarly equipped will cost the same as the ICE powered vehicles.
Wow. You americans must be rich if you scrap your cars after 5 years with so little mileage. ;-)
Second hand value of a Kona EV will be higher than the petrol car. A lot higher. A petrol car might not have any value in 5 years. Yes, an EV only makes financial sense in the US if you drive high mileage. In most other developed parts of the world gas costs 2-3 times what it costs in US and polluting cars are taxed higher. An EV makes a lot more sense in most developed countries. Just looking at the sticker price doesn't give you the total cost of ownership.
Andreas first of all, I’m Canadian, just like the reviewers in the video. But it doesn’t really matter. And no, you don’t need to scrap your car after 5 years. You just move onto another one. Now to the point of value of your car after 5 years, yeah, it better be more for a car that costs twice more than an ICE car!!! As for the price of gas 3 times more than in US, exactly what countries are you talking about? You are probably considering some European countries, although even that is not true. Well, let me remind you that the overall area of the whole Europe is just a little bigger than the whole US territory. Cities are much closer, they don’t have those vast traveling distances in Europe and public transportation is much more developed. In fact, unlike in US, owning a car in Europe is not a necessity. Besides, in this video they review a car for North America, and my analysis was for North America as well, so your realia are not applicable here.
@@AcuraAddicted Oh, I'm sorry for calling you an American. You mentioned US gas price. I said 2-3 times but that wasn't correct. It's mostly just 2 times the price. I know Canada is a vast country but I can promise you that we travel a lot by car in Europe too. Electric cars needs to be cheaper but they will probably never be as cheap as petrol cars. Maintenance costs are too low so manufacturers needs to get money in advance. They can however still make a lot of economic sense even at today's high prices if you consider the cars total lifespan. If you add up all the petrol, taxes and service costs for an ordinary combustion car that's been driven for at least 300000km it does get quite expensive in most developed countries.
The best 5 words in this vid @ 14:06. awesome vid as usual gents