ANSWERING YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE QUESTIONS AFTER 10,000KM IN A KONA EV

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John Cadogan provides a candid, no-holds-barred review of the Hyundai Kona Electric after 10,000 kilometers, addressing common EV ownership questions. He debunks fears about battery fires, contextualizing the risks and noting LG Chem's financial responsibility for recalls. Cadogan argues the electricity grid is adaptable to EV charging, especially with overnight charging. Economically, he concludes that EVs, including the Kona Electric, do not currently offer a rational financial justification over their petrol counterparts, citing a significant break-even point of 325,000 km. Despite the lack of economic advantage, he acknowledges EVs' benefits for urban air quality and national energy security. The review also touches on the practicalities of charging, tire pressure monitoring, and the lack of a spare tire, while humorously dismissing concerns about daily hand washing and the imminent demise of service stations.