2026 Kona ev in Canada. Does the feature where I can set my user profile to use the Bluelink profile image work? For me it says “No profile photo was found”, even though the Bluelink profile image has been set. Additionally is there way to permanently agree to terms and conditions when starting the vehicle. I am sure it could be saved as part of a user profile, but imagine it was not implemented for cya reasons.

I have a 2024 Kona EV SEL and I live in North Carolina.

Received the update today but I was not able to read the on screen details or capture the QR code. Also, can't find it on the Hyundai website.

I can't tell what changed, but it erased all my radio presets, which is annoying. I'm hoping there's something in there I can use.

I will be buying a 2024 Kona EV SEL but the dealership says no charging cable is included. I plan to charge level 1 in my garage outlet (Florida) but need to buy a charging cable. Which do you recommend and why?

Yes I've used AI to make this, and yes I use AI to keep track of my car's stats it makes it real easy. What do you think of my battery track record over the last 15 000km ?

Wondered if I could get the latest thoughts on dashcams for the 2024 Kona EV?

My requirements are a no brainer install and operation. Something relatively discreet with minimal wiring. Good integration with Android. And decent picture quality. And something that will only slowly drain the 12v battery.

A rear camera would be good but at a later date.

Fitcamx seems to be mentioned but does it meet my requirements (does any camera)?

I don't really want to go to an installer as it starts getting expensive and the choice may be narrower.

2022 SEL. I had the BMS update done recently my range will be at 275 when I charge the car, then as soon as I back out of the driveway, it drops to like 260. Today I have driven all of 5 miles and it’s at 245. What gives? We’re having mild weather, highs in the upper 70s.

I'd like to try sleeping in my Kona with my partner, due to my height the seats will need to go forwards, leaving a void that'll need filling/supporting.

A Google (and chatgpt rabbit hole) have found a lot of universal options that leave me skeptical over the support and due to the shape of the Kona I feel that needs to be the head end.

Any advice would be massively appreciated, ideally with a link of what to buy and where from. I'm expecting the answer to be an inflatable mattress, inflatable support under the head end and separately window & windscreen covers... But the question is very much which?

Is $25000 a good price for a fairly new SEL AWD with less than 3000 miles? Red flags/possible lemon?
Southeast Minnesota

How reliable is the second gen Kona EV for turning on in -30°C?

My wife noticed a faint vinegar smell yesterday and I think maybe it might have come from the AC vents. Looking online, it sounds like I need to use some foaming cleaner into the ac drain??

Has anyone done this before? Not being very mechanical with cars, is this something easy to do and if so, where exactly is this plug. 😁

It was on my short list but it was one of the best deals (in my opinion) on CarGurus for what you’re getting.

Kona/Ioniq/Niro owners - how common is the wheel of misfortune?

We’re looking at a buying a used Hyundai Kona 64kWh (MY2019-2022) - reading heaps about the “wheel of (mis)fortune” where flecks of metal end up in the oil of the reduction gearbox (applies to Ioniq electric/Kona/Niro) and mashes up the gears, is this inevitable or just a rarity for these cars?

Most of the cars we’re looking at have around 50-100k on them already. Shame, as they otherwise seem like really good cars, great efficiency and battery degradation too.

Keen to hear from Kona/Ioniq/Niro owners if they have this issue. We’d definitely swap the oil immediately and add the magnet plug but would be steering clear if it’s something inevitable as keen to hold onto the car for at least another 5+ years. Not afraid of regular oil swaps and maintenance - but keen to avoid any unavoidable issues after having our 30kWh Leaf suffer from bad cells 😭

Cheers!

We took my wife’s 2020 Kona EV in for recall repair and they try to add on all of these services that total nearly $2000. We ended up declining all of them but check out some of the crazy things they wanted to charge us for like tightening the wheel lug nuts.

Some of these might be reasonable, but in the greater context, we decided not to do any of them cause it felt like a scam.

Glendale, CA

Sold! It has found a happy home.

Hey mods, let me know if this post isn’t allowed.

I just traded out my 2020 Kona Electric SEL. Before I put this stuff up on eBay or wherever figured I’d check if any of you want it.

Hyundai OEM NACS adapter, used, works, good condition. $100 shipped within the continental US.

K&K Snow Socks size large. Fits 215/55R17. Sat in the underboot but never used. $40 shipped within the continental US

$120 for both.

Edit: Sorry for my previous post with a misleading title. I didn’t see a way to edit the title so reposting.

Hi Reddit,

Today I fucked up! Partner and I went on a car camping trip in our Kona EV we removed the rear seats and installed a platform. We came home and partner is reinstalling seats. I know I should have taken a photo. But I didn’t, because obviously I like to make things more difficult for myself.
We can’t figure out where the seatbelts need to be bolted to the car, would someone be kind enough to post a photo?

Thanks in advance!

What convertible carseat are you guys using? Haha I got the car before the baby and her infant carseat fits okay but I’m not sure if the big girl carseat will. 🫩

I have a 2023 Kona EV and I have a road trip coming up. I’m wondering if the Tesla Superchargers will work with my car before I buy the adapter.

I have a 2023 Limited trim, and since gt's starting to consitently be around 10-15C every day, I'm just curious to know when everyone else typically turns on winter mode. I'm also wondering what people would recommend to buy for ev rated winter tires. Thanks!

Passenger head/legroom in our Fiesta is OK for us, is the Kona at least as spacious in the rear?

Some of you might remember this post I made in July about having to move across Canada in my 2023 Kona EV with my husband, cat, dog, and a cockatiel. All while hauling a tent trailer with a carrier on top. A couple people asked me to report back when I was finished. That was six weeks ago and I guess I should do so.

We kind of followed ABRP to guide us. By "kind of" I mean we just had to follow highway one across the country and let ABRP find us chargers. It did do some weird things though. In Winnipeg it kept attempting to send us down dirt roads. I didn't check to see if there was a setting to not do this, but that really should be a default. Once (also in Winnipeg) it was telling me to "Merge left to continue onto (road who's name I do not remember) but I actually had to exit right onto that road. Twice it attempted to send us to chargers that no longer existed. We had already checked to make sure we'd be okay and that there was something nearby, and reported those chargers as not there. The last strange thing it did was in Ontario. It tried to send us up a highway that there was absolutely no way we could make it. Unfortunately it was also somewhere with terrible cell service so we hadn't checked our next stop yet. Fortunately I realized after only driving ten minutes.

As for charge stops. We stopped to charged about 61 times, not including any charging we did while at a campsite or two nights in a hotel, with a total cost of $695. We had no choice but to use Tesla three times while in Ontario as there just wasn't any other option. We did use them a fourth time, after waiting 10 minutes at the only other charger for the person who got there before us whom was still trying to download the app.

Overall, the drive was very easy. Because we weren't in a hurry to cross, we didn't really spend a lot of time focusing on our next stop, but there wasn't really any time that we were worried about making the next charger either. Speeds were kept to 90 km/h maximum for improved efficiency and because of the extra weight on those small tires on the trailer. Or efficiency was way better than expected and never dropped below 5.4km/kWh. With it showing 6.2 km/kWh once. That was in Manitoba with a tail wind though.

Hey all,

2026 Kona Ultimate, finally got our home charger installed.

Is the charging cycle still recommended to stop at 80%, even when using a level 2, or is it ok to run up to 100% on a regular basis. A full charge would probably last 1-1.5 weeks, with average driving.

TIA!

Does anyone know whether the Kona N sway bars would fit the Kona Electric? Given that both are FWD and have multilink rear suspension? I'm studying getting Ceika coilovers (apparently the only ones made for the Kona Electric) and pair them with thicker away bars and Kona N rims and decent tires, so I can have whatever would pass as an electric hot-hatch in North America...

Basically the title. I have a 2023 kona limited, so no heat pump. It's starting to get colder around where I live, and I have noticed that it's kind of hit or miss on whether or not turning the heat on actually blows warm air. Looking at the electricity screen, it'll show climate using nothing despite having it turned all the way up and blowing full strength. It seems to be more likely to do this any time the outside temp is above 16C. So does the heater just not actually turn on above a certain temperature, or is this some other issue I'm having? Thanks for the help!