Kona EV - Economy

[TaylorT2]

Hi,

Can anyone who has the new Kona EV, in any version of the 19" wheels let me know what economy they get in summer/winter?

Just trying to get a rough estimate as to how economical it is. I do understand these are just what people have achieved, and my results would be different, I'm just curious.

Cheers!

[OldMike]

Hi TaylorT2.

I have had my Kona Electric, with 19" wheels for just over 5 months, so I reckon that probably counts as summer. Mileage done 6,943 miles, and the car is reporting an average 4.3 mi/kWh over that period. The statistics reported by Bluelink are for shorter periods and do not appear to fit with anything I have seen on the car so I do not currently undrestand how to interperate them. I am inclined to go with the figures reported by the car. The current trip, since charging and since reset figures feel reasonably consistent.

I would add that in my view the "economy" of running an EV probably depends more on what you pay for electricity than how many miles you get per kWh. If you regularly use commercial chargers, particularly high speed ones, your costs will be high, if you pay normal domestic electricity charges the cost will be moderate, if you can be flexible with charging times and have a good electricity provider your cost should be quite reasonable, if you can still find some of those free chargers or can get free charging at work then don't worry about miles per kWh...

I hope that helps.