Taking the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric on a 400 Mile Roadtrip!

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3 ай бұрын

In this video we take the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL on a nearly 400 mile roadtrip from the Quad Cities to the 2024 Chicago Auto Show. This trip included all forms of charging from Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging. The Kona Electric SEL has the larger of the two battery packs available at 64.8 kWh's and 261 miles of estimated range. The Kona Electric ended up with decent efficiency at 70-72 MPH but not class leading by any means. Charging remains a challenge with hit or miss DCFC results but overall the Kona Electric would make a great commuter vehicle in town or as a regional travel vehicle if it could be charged at work, home, or overnight on Level 2 equipment. I would highly recommend checking out the Kona Electric with the current discounts available.
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@MichaelClarkPlanetMike 2 ай бұрын

We got the 2024 Kona Electric SE and are loving it. It replaced a 20+ year old Honda CR-V with 260K miles. 99% of the travel will be around town, and so far it's doing great. We have one trip set 100 miles away, so should get there and back just fine, with charging once we are there.

@CarsMadeSimple 2 ай бұрын

Nice! It should do that trip just fine as long as you are able to charge there like you mentioned.

@DM-fv7hw 4 күн бұрын

This is a great around town electric car. A friend has the last version and it's his daily.

@petecoventry6858 9 күн бұрын

I was going to get a Ioniq 5 but I got am Ultimate Kona instead. I car camp a lot when I see family and having a 4KW capable plug in the back means I no longer need to deal with power stations when I travel. Also as charging is free where I go I can sit by the charger for days and properly camp. I love it especially as the seats go all the way back

@caraziegel7652 3 ай бұрын

My husband definitely thought it was worth updating from my planned SE to the SEL. I was glad because I found it in blue and love it! I'll be doing a slightly longer trip this summer so I'm really happy to see this! (I cheered when you found a parking spot with an outlet!) Also, I think I have seen that the guess-o-meter gets better after the first few trips when it has more data about how you drive. Also - no regen braking?

@CarsMadeSimple 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I did have regen set to level 2 but with this type of driving, there is essentially no meaningful braking. Thanks for watching and congrats on your Kona EV!

@mikeclifford7740 2 ай бұрын

Does anyone know the length of the rear space, when the seats are folded

@BenDiscoe 2 ай бұрын

We just bought a 2024 Kona SEL, and love it. That $7500 discount brought it down to $33k (here in Kona, Hawaii) which is an awesome deal. My guess for why you got weird low mileage on your first leg would be ... climate maybe? You didn't mention how many watts your climate system was drawing. Here is Hawaii we usually drive 60 mph max, and >4 m/kwh is typical.

@CarsMadeSimple 2 ай бұрын

I believe it was due to ambient conditions (i.e headwind). Doing 72 MPH vs 60 MPH is a huge difference also for efficiency. Around town this vehicle can easy to 4.5 mi/kWh (Which I saw briefly in stop and go traffic).

@kevinanddog 2 ай бұрын

The HVAC and if he has heated seats would've eaten quite a bit of the efficiency. I drive 20 mi round trip in Chicago every day and when we had our first 50° weather day I was shocked when I easily got five miles per kilowatt hour. With the heat on and seats on low, I can struggle to get above three usually. Also, I really haven't seen much difference between driver only heat and full cabin heat in energy use. But I do find myself getting cold drafts every so often.

@CarsMadeSimple 2 ай бұрын

@@kevinanddog Heated seats do not use any substantial energy. HVAC over the entire trip was typical, not extreme given mild temps. Your efficiency should not vary by 2 mi/kWh just due to using climate controls. Ambient temperatures and driving habits will certainly impact it more than HVAC.

@Arctic513 Ай бұрын

Got a limited with sage interior. Love it

@CarsMadeSimple Ай бұрын

Nice choice!

@7motion985 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video, I dislike Yellow in most of the cars however for some reason I like the way that Yellow Kona Looks its cool and because is electric you can get away with that color. I have gas turbo mirage green. I really like it

@CarsMadeSimple 3 ай бұрын

Mirage Green is a great color! It's nearly a perfect mix of Blue Stone and Sage Gray on the Santa Cruz.

@7motion985 3 ай бұрын

@@CarsMadeSimple yessssssss. I was looking in that however the money factor on a lease was not attractive as the Kona

@jimphillips2004 8 күн бұрын

3 hour drive and you said you were pretty tired. is that from the driving, or trying to drive and do the video, and navigate. anyway it is a good review, thanks. have a good weekend

@CarsMadeSimple 8 күн бұрын

Thank you! It was a long couple days outside of the trip including filming videos at the Chicago Auto Show. The trip back was easy considering I didn't have to charge. It would have been the same as an ICE vehicle had the plan working and I hadn't had to charge on the way up either.

@jasanmiguel 2 ай бұрын

What happened between the 21 minute highway stop and a suddenly new charge location??

@CarsMadeSimple 2 ай бұрын

Nothing. I just continued driving and decided to stop based on range and efficiency. I *probably* could have made it but it wasn't a comfortable margin for me.

@Reddylion 2 ай бұрын

Nice hyundai ev....

@Steve_in_NJ 3 ай бұрын

Looking at a 2024 (2025?) Kona Limited AWD ICE for October when lease is up on my 2022 Kona. By then, the price point between leasing a 2024 Kona Limited ICE versus EV may be worth going with the EV as I would qualify for State and Federal Tax Credits when leasing (not buying). Something for me to think about in 5 months.

@Xpr74 2 ай бұрын

𝕪𝕠𝕪 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕘𝕠 𝕖𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕒 𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕚𝕢 𝟝

@Steve_in_NJ 2 ай бұрын

@@Xpr74 Only reason why I wouldn't would be that the Ioniq 5 won't fit inside my garage. Either way, I'm leaning towards a KIA Niro PHEV instead. I am finding out that there are too many negative issues with KONA.

@renbangbprd7236 6 күн бұрын

Holla, is rear seat can contains 3 adults comfortably?

@CarsMadeSimple 5 күн бұрын

Probably not but it should fit two extremely well

@craigo2142 2 ай бұрын

Love the looks of this model Kona. But, it wouldn't work for me and road trips. Would have been great if they had hybrid version for those of us who don't have charging at condos. Nice review.

@Xpr74 2 ай бұрын

go with a tuscon they have a hybrid and plug in hybrid

@GeorgeFoot Ай бұрын

They do have a hybrid "new Kona" version, I believe its is 1.6l petrol engine 26th DCT transmission

@ericm4840 2 ай бұрын

Do you lose headroom with the sunroof?

@jessicad5232 Ай бұрын

Yes

@be236 2 ай бұрын

Wow... didnt realize this new model year 2024 base trim SE has a smaller 48kWh battery, whereas earlier models all trims had the higher 64kWh battery... that's a bummer... they should have kept all trims at the larger battery.

@CarsMadeSimple 2 ай бұрын

Correct. This is a 2024 model year vehicle but is likely to carry over to 2025 with little change.

@be236 2 ай бұрын

Ok, I just updated my comment to say year 2024 has 48kWh battery option now... also, I didnt see your video about DCFC charging speed that you said was upcoming shortly?

@CarsMadeSimple 2 ай бұрын

@@be236 It will be published this weekend!

@GeorgeFoot Ай бұрын

I can't believe you just plugged it in in the car park without having to pay for the electricity! Cheeky.

@ziggykittykat5873 19 күн бұрын

NACS charger? Use Tesla’s supercharger?

@user-tv1le7sw2l 28 күн бұрын

Turning off the Hvac, why compr.ise? If this was ro be a second d around town car it's worth it, if not don't waste your money.

@vegansoy Ай бұрын

I see the sticker is still on the window. Are you roadtripping a new, pre-purchased car?

@SriSri-fo2je 2 ай бұрын

Is that $7500 cash back on lease only?

@CarsMadeSimple 2 ай бұрын

Nope! They have a bonus cash offer available on purchase also.

@SriSri-fo2je 2 ай бұрын

I think that Deal is not available anymore@@CarsMadeSimple

@CarsMadeSimple 2 ай бұрын

@@SriSri-fo2je It should still be available. Incentives can be regional.

@jessicad5232 Ай бұрын

7500 off if you buy the car in cash

@ziggykittykat5873 19 күн бұрын

I’m afraid someone darling will come along and unplug as you’re charging! That would make me mad!

@CarsMadeSimple 19 күн бұрын

The connection locks while charging

@vegansoy Ай бұрын

That color is a bold choice, aesthetically, but I can’t imagine it’s a great business choice. It will repulse the majority of people who see it 😛

@OLEMISSrebel14052 3 ай бұрын

Limited biter tbattery

@ericcaumari3957 2 ай бұрын

If you want to drive fast over a long distance electric car is definitely not for you.