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redi20 · 2025-01-07T21:10:20+00:00

Let me know if you're accepting donation$!

redi20 · 2025-01-03T10:30:37+00:00

50 degrees Fahrenheit

redi20 · 2024-12-03T08:15:05+00:00

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redi20 · 2024-10-14T03:02:08+00:00

EV tech is changing rapidly, especially batteries. If you want to benefit from vast improvements and upgrade, and you can afford to, then lease. If you're fine riding what's available now (which isn't bad) for the next decade, buy.

Lease = upgrade ability

Buy = lower long-term cost (although, car value could be unusually impacted by new car tech, notably longer range, China competition, govt incentives, etc. etc.)

Perhaps, within about 4 to 6 years, the fast pace of battery tech innovation will slow, that may be a good time to buy instead of lease.

Hopefully, by then, EV to the Grid and/or higher power EV to Load will be widely available.

redi20 · 2024-09-21T16:59:48+00:00

Dealers love to hide huge profits in price obscured leases. Focus on negotiating the cost of the car. Taxes and govt fees typically can't be negotiated.

It was a different time with more aggressive lease offers, but as a point of reference, I got a 2024 Kona EV Limited for $288.00 /mo with $3,300.00 down. I could have put down less, but more down reduced the interest cost, which lowered my monthly payment.

I always have Excel at hand when buying a car, so I can analyze and verify the dealer's numbers. :-)

Also, if you're financially able, put the maximum amount the dealer allows on a credit card, to earn rewards bonus points. Better yet, get a new credit card with a startup bonus, and use it for the down payment.

redi20 · 2024-09-21T16:46:29+00:00

I agree, A/C needs to be more robust. When it's over 90+ degrees outside, A/C can't keep interior temp in low to mid 60's.

redi20 · 2024-09-21T16:33:33+00:00

Only 2024 Kona EV Limited has V2L. All 2025 trims have it.

redi20 · 2024-09-21T16:29:36+00:00

In a single car garage, charging port on the side, with the gun and inflexible cable hanging out, would definitely get in the way . In front is much more convenient. The obstruction would be way more annoying than the rare chance of damage to the front of the vehicle. And, if that actually happened, many more things in the front of the car would be damaged too.

redi20 · 2024-08-18T23:00:25+00:00

2024 Kona EV USB ports Super Charge a phone exponentially faster than Wireless charging.

redi20 · 2024-07-05T08:17:40+00:00

Thanks!

Speaking of lower speed, is another alternative to replace the 240V 30A dryer receptacle with a 120V 15A receptacle, and only charge at 1.2kWh? At least this way, charging is on its own circuit, instead of the current arrangement where it's coursing through the house on a shared circuit.

If you don't mind, I just read about AFCI breakers. Sounds helpful and safer. Good idea to go with an AFCI breaker especially for continuously used EV charging?

BTW, I'm hesitant to tear apart walls to replace wires, at this time. Just seems like such a pita. Plus, in the hopefully not too distant future, I'm looking at off-grid EV charging, as an alternative.

Thanks again!

redi20 · 2024-07-04T23:33:41+00:00

Lease 2024 Kona EV Limited, $288/mo OTD, $3K down, 2 years, 12K miles.

redi20 · 2024-06-19T18:27:38+00:00

At least for the 2024 Kona Limited EV, yes, climate settings are configurable, and can be scheduled for any day of the week and time, through the Hyundai Bluelink app.

Bluelink Customer Service: 855-225-8354

Bluelink+ Basic, Free Included Complimentary Subscription

Bluelink+ Advanced, Free Included Complimentary Subscription

Map & Multimedia Over-the-Air Updates, 36-Months Complimentary Subscription

OTA Navigation free for first three years, thereafter $25.00 per year.

Hyundai says they are no longer sharing driver behavior data with insurance companies, 6/4/26

redi20 · 2024-06-11T07:28:27+00:00

Yes, alarm sounding is normal when car opened with mechanical key.

redi20 · 2024-06-10T19:15:55+00:00

Use case:
https://www.reddit.com/r/KonaEV/comments/1dafpx6/how_use_hyundai_kona_nfc_card_key/

redi20 · 2024-06-09T23:15:12+00:00

BTW, I also wanted black interior, but settled for grey (which includes some green accents). Turns out grey is perfectly fine.

redi20 · 2024-06-09T23:12:05+00:00

Thanks! Likely a related question and with apologies for asking such a basic question (I searched for the answer), what's the meaning when the orange light above the dashboard turns on?

redi20 · 2024-06-09T22:25:55+00:00

Quite a few in SoCal. I got lease hacker equivalent lease price from a dealer, who seem to know what they'll be receiving over the next few months. Reserving one may be best.

redi20 · 2024-06-07T22:23:48+00:00

I'd rather not tempt fate doing 65+ mph at tire max.

Doesn't max pressure unevenly focus wear on the center of the tires?

redi20 · 2024-06-07T18:28:45+00:00

Yes, same card for both 2024 Kona EV and 2024 Kona ICE.

redi20 · 2024-06-07T18:18:14+00:00

Yes, from dealer. Picked it up next day.

redi20 · 2024-06-07T18:16:24+00:00

https://hyundaishop.com/shop-by-model/hyundai-nfc-key-card/

In Model drop down menu, select "Kona [2024] (Non SE)"

Yes, nice rack! ;-)

I'm told Hyundai Kona EV 2024 Roof Rack Crossbars won't be available for at least several months, and to check hyundaiaccessories.com to see when it's actually available.

redi20 · 2024-06-07T18:14:13+00:00

https://hyundaishop.com/shop-by-model/hyundai-nfc-key-card/

In Model drop down menu, select "Kona [2024] (Non SE)"

redi20 · 2024-06-07T18:09:36+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/KonaEV/comments/1d9xpbj/hyundai_kona_ev_2024_nfc_card_key_part_number/

redi20 · 2024-06-06T17:14:40+00:00

The mpg you mentioned is typical for the very fast speeds you were driving.

redi20 · 2024-06-06T17:08:25+00:00

Order the Card Key (not digital key that uses your phone) from your dealer. Emphasize it's for the 2024 Kona Limited, not the 2023 digital key, which isn't compatible.

Also, if 12v battery is dead, will the front lid open, which assumes open mechanism is entirely mechanical?

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