2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Kona Electric, so we've included reviews for other years of the Kona Electric since its last redesign.
Bought it in May... haven't had it for 2 months.
Sam Miller, 09/09/2022
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I purchased a brand new 2022 Kona Electric in May 2022. I had a new job that would require a lot of driving, and figured it would be smart to go fully electric, while I wanted an SUV for my family. I loved the vehicle. Smooth handling, great touch, great range... BUT. At 2 months, and less than 1500 miles, I got a notification telling me to "CHECK ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM." I brought it into a dealership, where they did not seem to have any idea how to handle the issue. It took them almost two weeks to finally decide - the vehicle needed a brand new battery. However, the batteries are on a national backorder, and they don't know when I'll be able to get a new one. So now, despite leveraging my financial future for a brand new Hyundai, I am stuck paying for gas, driving a vehicle that doesn't suit my family, with no estimate on when I might be able to get that new car back. And when I do get it back, who knows how long it will run for this time, before requiring service again. Service that Hyundai doesn't seem to yet be equipped to provide. While driving it, I loved it. Excellent vehicle, safe, smooth, incredible comfortable. But unfortunately, I can't recommend it to anyone, and had to warn other potential buyers - UNTIL HYUNDAI SOLVES ITS BATTERY ISSUES, DO NOT INVEST IN THIS VEHICLE.
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LG battery malfunction in 2021 - do not buy!
Heather, 08/30/2021
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful
Hello: We purchased this car initially because of its quick pick up. I would not buy this car again. After 2 months, the high voltage light came on, and it quit working. The whole EV battery needs replacing. It has the LG battery that caused issues in previous models. We are on week 3 with no ETA of a fix. Also, the value has dropped by thousands of dollars. Stay away from this hassle!
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Excellent Car
Silent Sam, 02/21/2022
updated 02/22/2023
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Took delivery in July, 2020. It's late February 2022 as I write this and so far we haven't found a single thing to complain about. A delight to drive. Bought a level 2 home charger to go with it. An overnight charge from 40% to 100%, costs a little under $6.00. Works out to approximately two-cents per kilometre to drive. I like to tell people "It's so cheap to run I can't afford to stay home!". Where I live virtually all our power is hydro-generated so we get the added bonus of creating a zero carbon footprint...well, for fuel anyway. Range has been very good too: We've travelled 375 km and still had a reserve of nearly 90 km left in the "tank". Not cheap to buy, but the government rebates took most of the sting out of that. Would I recommend the Kona EV? Absolutely!
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I love my Kona EV
Charlotte Scot, 11/02/2021
updated 08/29/2022
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
While the EPA and Edmunds reviews say the car gets 258 miles between charges, I have never gotten less than 298 and, the majority of the time I get over 300. The car is "zippy" and responsive and, the best part is: it is not a Tesla:-) UPDATE: The Kona EV is a fabulous introduction to the world of electric vehicles. The EPA (and Hyundai) say the range is 258. I have gotten as many as 300 miles. The average American drives about 30 miles a day. The car is perfect for daily errands. I rarely charge more than once a week and, with a charger at home...life is easy. I am 75-years-old and I highly recommend the car for other seniors. Comfort, quiet, and numerous (standard) safety features. It is my way of thanking the planet for all the beauty it has provided for me during my life.
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Dead battery. Dead Car. Hyundai refusing to help
Hobbylobby1 , 12/13/2021
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
Car died completely with 5000 miles and had to be towed. Months into the ordeal, Hyundai refuses to communicate and take any responsibility. They continue to charge me for the dead car and will not communicate saying that their associates are too busy and maybe will contact me - maybe. This is after 1.5 months of call. They are [non-permissible content removed].
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