Used 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Consumer Reviews
Used Kona Electric for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Kona Electric, so we've included reviews for other years of the Kona Electric since its last redesign.
I love my Kona EV
Charlotte Scot, 11/02/2021
updated 08/29/2022
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Limited 4dr SUV (electric DD)
50 of 54 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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Excellent Car
Silent Sam, 02/21/2022
updated 08/26/2024
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Took delivery in July, 2020. It's late February 2024 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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Great small electric SUV.
Mark & Karen, 04/11/2021
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate 4dr SUV (electric DD)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Ultimate in Sonic Silver. We love this little car so far. Comfortable seats, easy to drive, responsive with quick acceleration . Dash controls are easy to understand. Interestingly, when driving around town it’s really frugal with its energy use, regenerating on braking ( we keep it on level 2 in eco mode). We sold our 2011 Leaf, which was also a great car but the battery was dwindling. This is a wonderful replacement and with the increased battery life, we will be using this as our primary car:).
Hyundai's Great Value Proposition EV
Ron Shinkman, 03/20/2023
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric SE 4dr SUV (electric DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric for a 2023 Kona EV, as a recent Hyundai price cut and a new version being released later this year makes it relatively inexpensive to lease. This is a vast improvement over the very spartan Ioniq, which I had gotten because it was the least expensive EV three years ago that offered decent range. And while it was extremely efficient (more than a 200-mile range, far above the estimate of 170 miles), reliable and well-screwed together, the Ioniq screamed "penalty box" every time I drove it. What stunned me about the Kona is despite being a budget subcompact crossover, it is far, far better appointed than the Ioniq. The upholstery and cabin trim is less monochromatic and far more attractive. The sound system is significantly richer. The main screen and backup camera have much better resolution. It also has an extremely comfortable driver position compared to the Ioniq, which required cushions on the seat AND the center armrest for me to be even relatively comfortable. This is not a luxurious vehicle, but it is very comfortable for the driver and front seat passenger (it's a little cramped in the rear seating area). The Kona has much peppier acceleration and also rides much better than the Ioniq, particularly over bumpy surfaces. Rear passengers in the Ioniq were jostled around so much that some experienced nausea. Another issue I had with the Ioniq is the fact its decklid would scrape against the top of my garage door when both were fully opened. Despite being a higher-sitting vehicle, the Kona's hatch lid does not have that issue. And again, Hyundai's ongoing conservatism regarding the range of its EVs makes this vehicle an even better value proposition. On my first full charge, I wound up with a range of 300 miles -- nearly 20% higher than the 258-mile range Hyundai claims. That beats Tesla's Model 3 by about 30 miles, but in a vehicle that costs about $12,000 less and is less likely to have reliability issues. I expect this to be a very pleasurable next 36 months!
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Was in the shop almost 3 months
Jeff, 10/22/2022
updated 04/24/2024
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric SEL 4dr SUV (electric DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I loved this car for the first 4-5 months before I received the message to take the car in immediately. Short version is after many wasted calls, I finally used the lemon law to force Hyundai to repurchase the broken car. A little better customer service would have saved them money and kept a loyal customer.