HYUNDAI KONA EV RANGE AND EFFICIENCY TEST VS TESLA MODEL 3 LONG RANGE IN UK WINTER

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This video presents a real-world range and efficiency test of the Hyundai Kona 64kWh against a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range in UK winter conditions. The reviewer highlights the Kona's efficiency, noting it can match the Tesla at lower speeds (around 50 mph) but falls behind on the motorway due to less aerodynamic design, achieving 3.6 miles per kWh compared to the Tesla's 4.1 miles per kWh. This translated to a projected real-world range of approximately 235 miles for the Kona in cold weather, which the reviewer found to be an accurate prediction, unlike the Tesla's typically optimistic estimates. The Kona is praised for its value, specification, and features like a head-up display and adaptive cruise control with lane assist that functions seamlessly on lane changes, unlike the Tesla's system. Despite the efficiency gap on the highway, the reviewer concludes the Kona is a good value electric car, capable of a solid 300 miles in summer, and performs acceptably in cold conditions, offering a reassuringly accurate range prediction.