Thoughts on the new Kona?

[Matty]

For what you get, the price point seems fair. I just wish a lot of the newer models with the better batteries and charging capabilities weren't this expensive.

They want us to all switch over but so many families can't afford this. I am glad more and more people are making the switch. I have an older EV I purchased from a co-worker so I want to get a new one but because of the prices, I want to be 1000% sure. This one did stand out to me. Does anyone own one here?

 

[SammyD]

I always liked Hyundai vehicles. They seem to be built to last unlike many other car makers out there. That being said, I would be curious about parts and repair costs. It seems like they tend to use more expensive batteries and parts, even on their cheaper models.

 

[Matty]

I am not sure how much parts and repairs are in general but these is an estimation I found online:

A Hyundai Kona will cost about $7,871 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

That is not too bad, it would be roughly £6,471 based on this estimate. Still, that is an additional charge over the £28k+ price tag.

This beats the industry average for popular SUV models by $1,262. There is also a 23.97% chance that a Kona will require a major repair during that time.

Hyundai Kona Maintenance Schedule and Costs

Maintenance for a Hyundai Kona will cost about $7,871 after 10 years. View Hyundai recommended scheduled maintenance for the Kona.

caredge.com

The prices and general costs are in USD but are likely to be similar in cost to currency.