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2023 Hyundai Kona Electric

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Brian T.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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05/06/2025
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I hate it

Don't get me wrong the car is fine but the fact that it has depreciated about $600 a month since we bought it is bonkers. I understand that there is a normal amount of depreciation when you buy a car but it's lost OVER half it's value and it's 2 years old. That's unacceptable and I would never recommend anyone buy this car knowing that
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/07/2025 06:21 AM

Good morning Brian T., Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle. We have forwarded your information to the appropriate department. ^cc
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Michael R.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/01/2025
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Excellent car. Quality vehicle.

Quality dependable emission-free driving. Handles well. Comfortable ride.
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Sean C.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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04/29/2025
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An excellent overall vehicle for the money

We leased the 2023 Hyundai Kona to dip our toes into the EV space. We really enjoyed everything about the car. Good ergonomic driver controls and intuitive menus/displays. Excellent battery life, quiet on the freeway, and the sport mode made it a really fun drive. The only issue we ran into was when we needed to transport 4 adults and 3 full size suitcases... The trunk space in this particular model year really could only fit a single full size suitcase. So, have to lay down one seat for 2 suitcases, and cram 2 adults in 2/3's the back seat... This looks to be remediated in newer models, so if you don't need this kind of storage space all the time, this is a really nice option
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Garret V.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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04/29/2025
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Falls short of competitors

For other EVs within this price range you might find higher build quality and more bang for your buck.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/29/2025 01:29 PM

We would like to get involved to examine your claim further. A specialist will contact you shortly. Thank you. ^cc
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Ron S.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/29/2025
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A Very Impressive EV For The Price

The Kona has impressed me with its range and quietness. Rated at 258 miles per charge, I am regularly able to drive the Kona for 300+ miles between charges, averaging between 4.7-5.0 miles per kilowatt hour. The car -- particularly compared to pricier Teslas -- is very quiet at highway speeds, with little wind and tire noise. The only things I would change are the relatively tiny cargo area (addressed by the second generation Kona Electric), and the occasionally bumpy ride.
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John K.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/28/2025
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Good car, reliable and good pickup

Car is mostly reliable with few issues in 2 years. Needs longer driving range, only 220 miles, could use faster charging with supplied plug. Overall a good car, comfortable, quiet and fast pickup. Noisy and shakes with windows open though.
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Regina M.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/25/2025
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2023 Hyundai Kona Electric

The Kona electric is a really good car, love not having to use gas, I have a 220 plug in my carport and plug it in a little over once a week, the regenerative braking is excellent. There are 3 driving modes, regular, eco, and really fast, I just use the eco because it regenerates the battery and I rarely have to use my brakes. We do have a gas vehicle but rarely drive it. If I would change anything I wanted leather seats but that came with a model that had a sunroof and some other items I did not want to pay extra for.
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Chanakya D.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/25/2025
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Horrible experience using the KONA EV SEL over 2 years now.

First, small battery died within 1st year, replaced by Hyundai service (Tracy). Lots of range reduction (about 50 miles) in winter/cold conditions. Also, after replacing tires in Jan 2025, range reduction by 50+ miles. I also stopped using the Mobile App as it became incompatible with my Android phone. Never used it after 1 year or so. In all, horrible experience with this vehicle, only reason I kept it because it was a lease.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/25/2025 02:43 PM

Hello Chanakya. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We encourage you to speak to our Customer Care team at (800) 633-5151 so that we may further assist. ^cc
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Randall B.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/18/2025
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A great little EV

A great little EV. Not much more to say. Minimum text counts are annoying and I resent them. So you’ve just gotten jibber for thr rest. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Joneric G.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/18/2025
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Great Commuter Car

Great compact car. Had a lot of power for sport mode. I was very surprised about the amount of power the car had in sport mode. I love the shape of the car. Sound quality of entertainment system is decent.
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David Z.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/18/2025
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this car is driving very nicely and has surprised us with ranges.

We like the car's handling on the road, in the traffic and in garage and tight spaces. We dislike that headlights started going out and difficult to remove/replace before is even three years old. We wish the car had roof rack rails as we like to take the car on the trips and it is clearly not a very large car, so extra storage is needed. The interior, especially the floors and carpets are not easy to clean. We love the distinctive noise the car makes at slow speeds. We also enjoy the bluelink functionality. Couple problems with bluelink: 1. it very often takes long time to obtain car location and 2. it often misreports that the car is unlocked especially after charging is completed.
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Mia E.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
04/12/2025
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It’s was good waiting for it to be better

I like the idea of having buttons for the gear switch but I don’t think it was placed in the best, I also think if the charging port was in the side of the car rather in the front like normal gas cars.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/14/2025 03:31 PM

Hello Mia, Thank you for sharing your impressions of your new Hyundai. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer's preferences.^cc 
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Jason W.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/12/2025
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Small but mighty

Kona EV: very efficient, good range, charges well. SE is pretty basic, missing heated steering wheel/backseats. Not comfortable for road trips. Good visibility, buttons (!) for climate, stereo, seats.
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Yanet R.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/04/2025
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Great compact EV

The car has been very energy efficient and reliable. I typically achieve about 5.5 miles per KWH, which I am very pleased with. The cons is the car is very small and the rear seat really isn't big enough for three adults
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PAUL B.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/09/2024
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Solid car that exceeds charging miles.

This car drives well, is comfortable and is safe. Charging is easy and much better than I anticipated—In the spring, summer and fall, miles per charge about 310 and range from 310 to 350 miles in the summer.
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Eric G.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/02/2024
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2023 Kona EV Great Little Car

This 2023 Kona has been a fantastic car. I have had it for a year now and it has been a true joy to drive. The acceleration is exceptional. At this point, I am averaging 4.7 miles per kilowatt hour...that means with the 65 kilowatt hour battery, I could get over 300 miles per charge. Given there are some free Level 2 charging stations quite near, I have been able to charge weekly so that I only need to charge one night a week and take care of the needed power for the week. A great deal overall and again, super quick and fun drive!
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HEATHER S.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/26/2024
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Great compact car that drives real smooth

This vehicle is fun to drive as it gets up to speed quicker than a gas powered car and maintains for a smooth ride. It's easy to charge at home and I've only ever charged it at home so far as I haven't left on any trips yet, but plan to soon, and saw that there are many EV charging stations all throughout the U.S. now. I love the light fabric interior to help keep it cooler in the interior in the summer months, but it also features climate control start via the Hyundai app. The tires and hubcaps look cool and the car's paint job is very smooth looking. The head lights and tail lights provide great visibility, and I love the heated seat functions when it's cold. The car turns easily as well and the brakes are excellent. So far in the year I've had it, I haven't had any issues with its functionality. The Bluetooth and Android Auto play work fine.
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Paula V.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/19/2024
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I’m really enjoying my Kona.

I’m finding the Kona a step up from my previous EV’s in workmanship, steadiness on the road, and range. Even in the winter with snow tires and occasional sub zero temperatures, The range is better than my previous EV’s.
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CHRISTY H.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/23/2024
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Car is fun to drive.

This car very fast gets to 60 in no time if you have a small family perfect car my kids love it also. If I had plenty of money I would buy two or three of the hyundai kona electric cars for my adult children.
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JOEL K.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/22/2024
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Very happy with Kona EV

The car is small and basic, but drives nicely and has a very good charging range when set on "Eco" mode. It handles well and is very peppy and responsive. It is a great car for around-town trips. We've had no service or repair issues.
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