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Hyundai's Great Value Proposition EV
Ron Shinkman, 03/20/2023
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric SE 4dr SUV (electric DD)
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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