Tesla vs. Kona EV

[Anonymous]

Please share the pros and cons of each.

Some that I can think of offhand...

Kona still has the full tax credit making it $7500 cheaper
Tesla over the air software updates - so perhaps it will be constantly improving
Not sure I'm bought into all the Tesla whiz-bang software... feels like a gimmick and maybe I just want a car.

We've driven both and honestly can't decide... we change our minds every day. But do want an EV.

[Anonymous]

Apples to oranges.

[Anonymous]

One is a Kia. Kia... Not sure if you are joking or serious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One is a Kia. Kia... Not sure if you are joking or serious.

It's a Hyundai, not a Kia.
When I was looking, the Kona was about the same price as the Model 3 LR AWD.
The Model 3 LR AWD is SO much better than the Kona in every way, that it an absolute joke. As is any Tesla trim.
If the Kona is now in the low to mid 30K range, it may be worth talking about, if not, get the Tesla.

[Anonymous]

Tesla has better acceleration, better range, better charging options, far more storage room, and better technology.
Kona has...um...well, I really can't think of one thing better, unless you're fixated against the Tesla screen controls, which you'd get used to after about an hour of driving.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One is a Kia. Kia... Not sure if you are joking or serious.

It's a Hyundai, not a Kia.
When I was looking, the Kona was about the same price as the Model 3 LR AWD.
The Model 3 LR AWD is SO much better than the Kona in every way, that it an absolute joke. As is any Tesla trim.
If the Kona is now in the low to mid 30K range, it may be worth talking about, if not, get the Tesla.

Hyundai bought Kia. They are the same company

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One is a Kia. Kia... Not sure if you are joking or serious.

It's a Hyundai, not a Kia.
When I was looking, the Kona was about the same price as the Model 3 LR AWD.
The Model 3 LR AWD is SO much better than the Kona in every way, that it an absolute joke. As is any Tesla trim.
If the Kona is now in the low to mid 30K range, it may be worth talking about, if not, get the Tesla.

Hyundai bought Kia. They are the same company

They own about a third of Kia, and operate almost completely separately.

[Anonymous]

Price is comparable to the Model 3 SR+ RWD but the LR AWD is quite a bit more expensive after the tax credit. Kona (and Niro) EVs also have cheaper trims available and there's and room for negotiation on price.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One is a Kia. Kia... Not sure if you are joking or serious.

It's a Hyundai, not a Kia.
When I was looking, the Kona was about the same price as the Model 3 LR AWD.
The Model 3 LR AWD is SO much better than the Kona in every way, that it an absolute joke. As is any Tesla trim.
If the Kona is now in the low to mid 30K range, it may be worth talking about, if not, get the Tesla.

Oh Hyundai... that’s makes 1000 times better!

[Anonymous]

Better build quality than the Model 3.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Better build quality than the Model 3.

This is true. Hyundai is ranked higher in dependability and reliability than Tesla.

[Anonymous]

Go with the one that will give you less range anxiety

[Anonymous]

If you're only driving locally and need very little storage, the Kona is fine.
If you do any travel, go with the Tesla.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're only driving locally and need very little storage, the Kona is fine.
If you do any travel, go with the Tesla.

Which Tesla do you mean? The base model 3 has less storage and the same range. The AWD has better range but also less storage and quite a bit more expensive. The X and S have more range/storage but are WAY more expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're only driving locally and need very little storage, the Kona is fine.
If you do any travel, go with the Tesla.

Which Tesla do you mean? The base model 3 has less storage and the same range. The AWD has better range but also less storage and quite a bit more expensive. The X and S have more range/storage but are WAY more expensive.

The storage is about the same when you factor in interior + trunk + frunk.
As for range, it's all about the Tesla Supercharger network. Many more charging options and speed when you're on a trip.