Jean Claude drives a Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh 2023 electric car.

This is Jean Claude’s first electric car, he’s owned the Hyundai Kona Electric for 1-2 years and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and he achieves 250 miles range from a full charge.

Why did you choose the Hyundai Kona Electric?

• Driving position
• not too large
• good range
• good value
• safety features.

Positives 

• Quiet to drive (but not on the motorway)
• running costs
• remote heating for winter months.

Negatives

• Winter – range drops
• insufficient fast charging stations
• rear passenger space too small for adults.

Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?

Yes, very good battery.

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

Just once, had to reset the car system by inserting a ballpoint pen from the dash to get the car back into Drive mode!

What are the standout technological features of the car?

• Regenerative systems is amazing
• one pedal driving
• 4 options for regenerative braking from none to very strong, depending on the type of road you’re driving on
• remote-controlled heating or cooling just a few minutes before departure
• heated rear seat
• instant power, great for getting out of the way
• safety features: pedestrian, cyclist and other vehicles detection, emergency braking, 360 panoramic view
• lane keeping assist
• adaptive cruise control
• autonomous driving in stop-start traffic.

Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your Hyundai Kona Electric

• Weight distribution allows for amazing driving dynamics and grip in cornering
• no understeer or oversteer
• the recuperative energy that extends the range while driving on A or B roads.

What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?

The lack of engine sound.

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

Hyundai IONIQ 5

Home charging unit

• I have a myenergi zappi charger
• I can charge at anytime
• I can charge when the grid has less demand overnight
• I can set how much charging I need for the next day and I can do this from my phone.

Electricity supplier & tariff

I am happy with my tariff when charging at night, 250 miles for £9!

Do you use public charging networks?

No

Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Hyundai Kona Electric

• No oil change, plugs, filters or engine management issues
• was getting 30mpg with my petrol auto CRV costing £6. now get 30miles for £1- £1.20
• road tax was £375, it’s now zero( although it will change in April 2025)
• my insurance and service costa are all included in my plan.

See other Hyundai Kona Electric Owner Reviews HERE