INTERVIEW: TRUE NORTH EVS PODCAST, THE EV RESOURCE PODCAST #027

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This episode of the EV Resource Podcast features an insightful interview with James Hart of the True North EVs Podcast, focusing on his experience with the Hyundai Kona Electric. Hart highlights the Kona's strong value proposition, particularly its range for the price, making it a compelling alternative to the Tesla Model 3. He praises features like heated seats and steering wheel, essential for harsh Canadian winters. However, he criticizes the dealership experience, noting a general reluctance among dealers to embrace EVs, and finds the Hyundai app to be lacking compared to Tesla's technology. A significant hurdle for EV adoption in his region is the sparse charging infrastructure, especially in remote areas. The discussion also touches upon the broader EV market, including the potential of affordable Chinese EVs like Kandi, GM's partnership with EVgo to expand charging, and Hyundai's increased focus on EVs following Tesla's success in Korea. Hart's personal mission, and that of the Manitoba Electric Vehicle Association, is to accelerate EV adoption by providing honest information and addressing winter performance concerns.