Here is a short, fairly short initial review of the Kona Electric Ultimate 64kWh.
In terms of appearance the car has a nice chunky look, like a small SUV, the alloys look really smart and the Dark Knight paint really stands out in the sun.
The good points.
The car is fun, and fast, to drive in sports mode, but relaxed in Eco. The infotainment system is one of the best, comprehensive and quick to respond with voice control for many features. The Sat Nav features traffic info which has assisted me on several occasions.
The controls are logically laid out and there are real controls for the Climate Control.
The car is packed with safety features, all of which work seamlessly together.
The interior quality is actually very good. Soft materials on the dash and around the door area, albeit it some harder ones lower down.
Great efficiency, I am averaging 5.2, and returned 4.8 on the motorway.
Car is packed with technology and safety.
Ventilated seats are fantastic during warm weather and do not affect the range.
Real life range 330 miles, which I do expect to fall in winter.
Lots of storage.
Plenty of room in the front, rear adequate.
Front seats very comfortable, for a brand new car. Normally takes a few weeks for them to adjust to the body’s countours.
Bad Points.
Cant find somewhere to keep my mobile. Too big to fit in charging pad.
Tech was a bit annoying to get to grips with, especially the now resolved, hopefully!, issue of scheduled charging.
Boot is a tad on the compact size.
That’s about it.
So overall very impressed indeed. Hyundai seem to do everything really well.
Anyone considering this car, its well worth the 8 month wait.
The key factor for many will be the range. Judging by most of the comments here, the actual real life range will exceed the 300 mile WLTP, with the mid 300’s a realistic possibility, depending, of course, on how the car is driven.