2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | Learn all about this budget friendly electric!
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Күн бұрынHyundai took everything that was great about the gas version of the Kona and moved it into the electric! It features a competitive range, giving you up to 258 miles (415km) off a single charge.
The Kona electric has incredible acceleration and when it was in the sport mode I could feel it wanting to take off from under me. It has a few upgrades from the 2021 model and comes standard with a beautiful digital cluster screen.
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The car that was used in this video had the following specs:
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric
- Ultimate trim level (Canada)
- Limited trim level (USA)
- Phantom Black (Canada) / Ultra Black (USA)
MSRP:
Canada - $51,350.70
USA - $43,685
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Color choices and trim options
03:15 - Exterior Styling
04:50 - Charging the Kona and charge times
05:45 - Under the hood - horsepower and torque
07:10 - Keyfob and remote start
08:15 - Cargo dimensions and what's in the trunk
10:55 - Standard Technology
11:35 - 2nd row space and features
13:35 - Driver's door
14:55 - 1st row space and first impressions
15:35 - Steering Wheel and Instrument Cluster
20:40 - Media Screen Intro and Using Factory Navigation
25:50 - Adding an iPhone and setting up Apple Car Play
30:30 - Adding an Android and setting up Android Auto
35:15 - Voice memo, Climate Control and Radio
36:55 - Setup, Driving Convenience and Safety Settings
45:35 - Media, Sounds of Nature and User Manual
47:15 - Center Stack and Climate Control
48:10 - Shifter, Drive Modes and Seat features
50:15 - Up overhead
51:10 - Test Drive
56:45 - Final Thoughts and outtake
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@TM86880 2 жыл бұрын
This was an excellent review, thank you for the time and effort put into making this!
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful!
@biga4971 2 жыл бұрын
Love your work, very detail and in depth. Thank you
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@francinemasse5568 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your in depth demonstration, I learned a lot.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Francine!
@leandropessoa1473 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Steve! Really good to see it.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Leandro, glad you enjoyed it!
@johnlgirvan8956 2 жыл бұрын
An excellent in-depth review, Steve. My Ultimate in Atlas White is being delivered (to Scotland) in a few days.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! It's amazing that these videos are helping people around the world. Hope you love the ride!
@2SubaruBrats 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@mattv8721 2 жыл бұрын
wow seems like a good amount of power. sport mode looked like fun in this one
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
It's surprisingly good!
@felipoofelipo Жыл бұрын
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!
@CarsWithSteve Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad the video helped out! Is it the first time that you've owned an EV?
@felipoofelipo Жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve yes, and it's fantastic!
@CarsWithSteve Жыл бұрын
that's great! Must be nice to be able to skip the gas station now haha
@normandcharette9177 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I have one on order and can't wait to drive it. It seems so much fun
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! It was surprisingly fun, I think you'll like it. Is it the first time you'll be in an EV?
@normandcharette9177 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve yes’I test driver one but that’s all
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@normandcharette9177 Have some fun with Sport mode when yours shows up!
@FinleyFuns 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the ultimate version on Monday and absolutely love it!
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Johnny! Is it your first time owning an EV?
@FinleyFuns 2 жыл бұрын
@@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. 😀
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@Hankercheif 2 жыл бұрын
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
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
That's exciting, love hearing people outside North American are finding these videos helpful! Is it your first time owning an EV?
@Hankercheif 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve I am currently driving Toyota CH-R Hybrid, so I some use regarding part electric cars.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hankercheif Hybrid to EV is a great jump, hope you love the new car!
@Hankercheif 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve thank you, and I look forward to your next video
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@Hankercheif Cheers!
@Grant.G.Simpson 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Grant! How are you enjoying the Kona so far? First time in an EV?
@Grant.G.Simpson 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Grant.G.Simpson 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@Grant.G.Simpson That's a good point. It's not often I go 300+ miles straight 🤔
@JeffreyReiber 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!!! I've been eyeing one for a while but winter range has me a little on the nervous side. Great job!
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@JeffreyReiber 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@JeffreyReiber 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@JeffreyReiber Liberals are talking about an $8k EV rebate but it's a gong show any way you look at it
@jodybingo 2 жыл бұрын
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
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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 ;)
@jodybingo 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve i test drove the preferred in sport and there was quite a kick.
@cerealkilla4eva 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheMonemone2 2 жыл бұрын
@@cerealkilla4eva ?? Kona EV has been on the market for 2-3 yrs now.
@111priority 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMonemone2 it's updated facelift version
@Rych 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@Rych 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Rych 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@Rych Could be a good kick in the butt if you still enjoy making videos!
@Moggster23 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Grant.G.Simpson 2 жыл бұрын
i just got my premium 64kw last wednesday, love it...best car i ever had
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@Grant.G.Simpson Love to hear it!
@Moggster23 2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@Moggster23 2 жыл бұрын
@@Grant.G.Simpson enjoy! I have to wait till the end of March\early April before I get mine.
@richardhaywoodh 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@richardhaywoodh 2 жыл бұрын
@Cars With Steve it's on the shortlist, we are viewing a 2021 facelift 39kWh next week, we already have the e-Niro 64kWh
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@richardhaywoodh that's great, hopefully you like it!
@------S------ 10 ай бұрын
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.
@CarsWithSteve 10 ай бұрын
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
@shaunmckenna1923 2 жыл бұрын
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 .
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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
@shaunmckenna1923 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve Thank you for your quick response , I have the Ultimate on order it just has that little bit more to offer , thanks again.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Agree with you on the Ultimate trim level being a good value. Is it your first time owning an EV
@MAHFUZAHMEDKHAN-hu6rn 3 ай бұрын
Hi! Which tires do you suggest for better grip.
@jaygoldstein5449 2 жыл бұрын
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!! 😉
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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
@bobnex1760 2 жыл бұрын
A gas tank and the privilege to fill it at a gas station.
@mihailkurkiev2346 Жыл бұрын
Please make sure the sound quality is better for the other videos. Otherwise a great review.
@CarsWithSteve Жыл бұрын
Nothing I can do to roll back the clock for earlier videos and dub them with better audio unfortunately
@windman1961 2 жыл бұрын
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
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve Here in Montréal I was told 12-18 month. Dealer don't have yet the ok for ordering the 2023
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@windman1961 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 😜
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@dark72 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if anyone else noticed but the Canadian spec comes with roof rails and the us spec does not.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Wow great catch Mathew! Missed that detail when I was putting the spec compare together
@4lemer 2 жыл бұрын
Damn a 1hr review! How long it take to edit this?
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, hours my friend! Working on the quicker edit now though
@VackaryZykruta 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve I gave a guess that it manually releases the charging cable if stuck on?
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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/
@vap57 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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
@vap57 2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@frankneedham7120 2 жыл бұрын
Hi everyone I am thinking of buying my first electric car . what happens if you break down on a moterway.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@frankneedham7120 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve Hi, thanks for reassuring me about that.looking forward to purchasing my first electric car.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@frankneedham7120 You're welcome, hope you love it!
@combatgerbil3262 2 жыл бұрын
You say it has a 64kwh battery under the hood, no, that's the 12v battery. The motive power battery is under the floor!
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
under the hood = powering the vehicle Lol but nice catch on the technicality
@forty-second 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
That's wild - I just searched Hyundai USA website. Really surprised there's no availability for these things in Cali right now!
@forty-second 2 жыл бұрын
@@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'.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@forty-second 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@lharris828 2 жыл бұрын
The commentary was too fast for me to absorb 🤔
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Try playback at 0.75x speed
@lawrenceharris1819 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@lawrenceharris1819 2 жыл бұрын
Ah! Much better! I am watching it all over again at 0.75.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq videos at 2x speed
@edruttledge342 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
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
@jakegreenberg9357 2 жыл бұрын
You say "literally" a lot...
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have a problem
@jakegreenberg9357 2 жыл бұрын
@@CarsWithSteve That's fine. You're a new KZfaqr 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.
@CarsWithSteve 2 жыл бұрын
@@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
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