Featured 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric rated at class-leading 258 miles of range by EPA

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Ashlem, Aug 21, 2018.

  1. Zythryn

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    Holy Shimoly!
     
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    That ride's got some shizzle go'on. Yo yo No'm zay'in?

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    This will be one of our likely choices to replace either my 2012 Plug in Prius or my wife's 2016 Nissan Leaf. But a recent check shows Hyundai has pushed the Kona EV U.S. delivery back now from Fall to "early 2019""

    https://www.hyundaiusa.com/kona-electric
     
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    You mean Hyundai?:confused:
     
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    not too bad, if it actually arrives by then.
     
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    Yes, thanks, corrected.
    Our Leaf lease is up April 2019, so coming down to the wire if we go with that.
     
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    2018 Leaf lease is now down to $139 PER MO.36 MONTHS$2,539 DUE AT SIGNING, that's if you can find base model Leaf S with no option. I am so tempted, but can't find one that fits the bill.
     
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    That's $7.5k to lease for 3 years, and only $5k in CA after $2.5k state rebate. A great deal for the right driver and many needing a second vehicle.
     
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    And the end of lease purchase price is only $9,883 plus fees and tax. That means after 3 years of test drive, if you like it, you can buy a $30K BEV for $17K + tax and fees.
     
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    It will be interesting seeing competition in the EV market where there is actually a large choice.