Anthony drives a Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate 64kWh 2023.
This is Anthony’s first electric car, he’s owned the Kona Electric from new and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 328 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Hyundai Kona Electric?
Reviews showed it to have the longest ranges and is one of the best EVs on sale for the price.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Range
- equipment level
- reliability.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Small boot
- cheap interior feel to the plastic
- bit too small all round.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No, nothing at all.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Head-up display
- Hyundai Bluelink app
- self park.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
The amount of equipment this car comes with as standard, like heated/cool seats back and front, full adaptive cruise control etc.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Volvo, Polestar 2 or Ford Mustang Mach-E – longer ranges, a bit bigger all round incl. boot plus a little more sporty.
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Do you charge your electric car from home?
No
Do you use public charging networks?
Yes
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
InstaVolt for rapid charge and Pod Point for just a top-up.
Insurer – outline positive & negative elements
LV= a bit more pricey because of it being a full EV.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Hyundai Kona Electric
My fuel bills are down by at least 80%. I was putting £20 per week in my diesel which is about £520 for 6 months & with the Kona Electric I’ve only spent £106.87 on charge in 5.5 months. My price per mile is £0.00935. That’s for 3,975 mile. I love the EV life!
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