KONA EV US ROAD TRIP: 1,500 MILES AND BACK - PUSHING THE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE!

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This video chronicles an extensive 1,500-mile round trip road trip in the Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate 64kWh, primarily focusing on the challenges and realities of navigating the US charging infrastructure outside of the Tesla network. The reviewer highlights the Kona's capabilities, particularly its Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist, which ease the driving burden. However, the core of the review revolves around the often-frustrating experience with public DC fast chargers, especially Electrify America stations, which suffered from frequent errors, downtime, and inconsistent performance. Despite these infrastructure issues, the Kona itself is praised for its performance, especially at lower states of charge, and its ability to handle the long distances, with the reviewer noting no faults with the car itself. The video serves as a cautionary tale and a practical guide for EV road-trippers, emphasizing the need for meticulous planning and flexibility when relying on non-proprietary charging networks.