Hyundai Kona Electric - is it a keeper? (6 months in: Part 1)

After six months of ownership, we try to think of things we don't like about the Hyundai Kona Electric, and don't come up with much.

This video and the one that will follow provide our thoughts on what we like about the car and what could be better.

I have provided a summary near the end of this video where I list the positives and the not so positives. For us it comes down to the simple answer that it is a great car, but it is expensive for what you get, but the Federal tax credit makes the equation balance a little better. Range anxiety isn't an issue, mind you we have been stuck at home for the best part of a year, and we rely almost entirely on charging overnight in the garage, only having to use fast-charging a couple of times.

The market for electric cars is changing at a rapid pace. When we bought this car it was one of the best offerings out there in my opinion, but already there are more alternatives that are just as attractive.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction and we visit the drive through
1:29 Kona Electric: What's great about it?
2:27 Kona Electric: Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Lane Keep
3:12 Kona Electric: Heads Up Display
3:28 Kona Electric: Available torque and passing acceleration
4:19 Kona Electric: Heating and cooling and its impact on range
5:50 Kona Electric: Ventilated front seats
6:15 Kona Electric: Rear seat room
6:55 Kona Electric: Navigation system
7:55 Kona Electric: Finding the front of the car
9:08 Kona Electric: Road noise
9:41 Kona Electric: Cost to date
9:51 Kona Electric: BMS Recall and dealership experience
12:00 Kona Electric: Charging experience
13:33 Kona Electric: Sunroof
14:08 Kona Electric: Back-up camera and touch screen
15:15 Kona Electric: Adaptive Cruise Control
16:00 Kona Electric: Summary - what we like and what could be improved

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