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by EVdownUnder
Sun, 27 Mar 2022, 21:14
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: Kona Fire - new packs required
Replies: 106
Views: 16887

Re: Kona Fire - new packs required

If your battery was replaced, they should have placed a metallic sticker you can see when opening the driver door with the recall code, date performed and dealer number. Someone will correct me if I’m wrong but i think that the battery replacement recall is code 11D043.
Cheers,
Patrick
by EVdownUnder
Wed, 09 Mar 2022, 19:50
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Hyundai Kona Highlander 2019 Ceramic blue - SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 1411

Hyundai Kona Highlander 2019 Ceramic blue - SOLD

My Kona is on the market. 79900km, excellent condition with a brand new drive battery thanks to the worldwide recall. I have expressions of interest between $50k and $52k but no firm commitment yet. The car has passed the RWC yesterday but is booked for a windscreen replacement on the 21st of March,...
by EVdownUnder
Fri, 04 Mar 2022, 20:56
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: IONIC 5 Aus Specs
Replies: 1
Views: 1324

Re: IONIC 5 Aus Specs

Does the 'memory seat' associate with a key? Ie (driver 1 and driver 2 key will automatically adjust position?) No. Either the full car setting via the center screen (2 people and a guest can be fully customised), or via 2 bottons on the driver door. How loud is VESS? Can you hear it inside the car...
by EVdownUnder
Sun, 06 Feb 2022, 18:36
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: IONIQ 5 - orders open October 12
Replies: 21
Views: 3992

Re: IONIQ 5 - orders open October 12

After an incredible ordering saga, my Ioniq 5 is arriving next week.
This means that my Kona is on the market. Perfect condition with a brand new drive battery.
PM me if interested.
by EVdownUnder
Sun, 17 Oct 2021, 20:52
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: What is current in amps of minimum station and portable charger settings
Replies: 9
Views: 1461

Re: What is current in amps of minimum station and portable charger settings

Well that i news to me? The closest charger to my house can charge a Tesla to 11kW, but a Kona to 5.6kW, and if a Tesla is plugged in at the same time as me (2 ports per charger), the charge goes down to 2.5KW. The charger usually decides what the maximum rate is, and the car has to adapt. Is it pos...
by EVdownUnder
Sun, 17 Oct 2021, 20:05
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: Kona Fire - new packs required
Replies: 106
Views: 16887

Re: Kona Fire - new packs required

...so it should be good for another 10 years after that. By which time a new pack will probably be a third of the current price... Maybe, but I don't think we will be needing new batteries after 10 years if we look after them well: I fully agree with you. After 70000km, probably about 3 or 4 years ...
by EVdownUnder
Sun, 17 Oct 2021, 19:25
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: What is current in amps of minimum station and portable charger settings
Replies: 9
Views: 1461

Re: What is current in amps of minimum station and portable charger settings

I’m a bit confused by your question, but let me try. Any EV will take what it can from an AC or DC dedicated EV charging station. For example the Kona can take a maximum of 7.4kW (AC) or about 32A. But if the station can only deliver 13A, the car will only take that. A dedicated EV charging station ...
by EVdownUnder
Tue, 12 Oct 2021, 10:26
Forum: Kia
Topic: The Kia Niro EV has arrived
Replies: 16
Views: 4268

Re: The Kia Niro EV has arrived

Thanks Mike for changing the name.
As for the Freudian slip, having just spent 2 hours abusing my computer mouse to secure an Ioniq 5, yes buying an EV in Australia is still "murder".
I still think that the e-Niro is a great car, but no heated seats in an EV is downright stupid.
by EVdownUnder
Tue, 12 Oct 2021, 09:41
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: IONIQ 5 - orders open October 12
Replies: 21
Views: 3992

Re: IONIQ 5 - orders open October 12

I've managed to secure one. Well they did take my money so I guess I have. Still not the perfect car, but pretty close. No solar roof for Australia? If any country should get it I thought it would be Australia. No heat pump? Why? No 240Vac power point on the inside? So if anyone is after a very well...
by EVdownUnder
Tue, 05 Oct 2021, 07:02
Forum: Renault
Topic: Replacement Tyre
Replies: 13
Views: 3743

Re: Replacement Tyre

I will second spod about the Primacy 4. On my Kona, from the Nexen to the Michelin Primacy 4, the change was amazing. Much better grip, especially in the wet, but a 5 to 10% increase in energy consumption. Well worth it in my opinion. I can now max regen down a steep wet road without ever slipping. ...
by EVdownUnder
Tue, 05 Oct 2021, 06:45
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: Kona Fire - new packs required
Replies: 106
Views: 16887

Re: Kona Fire - new packs required

I've just been checked and confirmed by Hyundai this morning that I need a new battery! Hyundai said that it should only take a few weeks to get a new battry to Melbourne. As much as I understand that ecologically it is terrible (unless they do use them for something else or recycle them properly), ...
by EVdownUnder
Mon, 05 Jul 2021, 22:03
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Garage Door Charger Cable Pass Through
Replies: 5
Views: 934

Re: Garage Door Charger Cable Pass Through

Very neat!
Necessity is the mother of invention.
And if I can see correctly, you can even close it if the cable is not in use?
Impressive.
by EVdownUnder
Thu, 01 Jul 2021, 22:55
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: VIC to introduce EV and PHEV road tax
Replies: 91
Views: 15666

Re: VIC to introduce EV and PHEV road tax

I’ve rarely been as angry as I am tonight. ... [ Political venting deleted ] ... Moderators, I fully understand if this post has to be deleted. I just had to vent. Edited Coulomb: You are right, the post can't stand as it was. You are welcome to list your objections to the recent decisions; there ar...
by EVdownUnder
Sun, 27 Jun 2021, 17:11
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: Has Anyone Swapped Out The Nexen Tyres on Kona?
Replies: 59
Views: 12697

Re: Has Anyone Swapped Out The Nexen Tyres on Kona?

.... but the bastards won't wear out. After 31,000km they still look almost new. Tell me about it... Mine were still properly legal after 60,000km. I checked tire pressure today and unfortunately they were at 38psi. I was hoping for 32. This means that I should expect a 5 to 10% increase in consump...
by EVdownUnder
Sat, 26 Jun 2021, 19:01
Forum: Hyundai and Kia
Topic: Has Anyone Swapped Out The Nexen Tyres on Kona?
Replies: 59
Views: 12697

Re: Has Anyone Swapped Out The Nexen Tyres on Kona?

After 60’000km without ever rotating my tires, the front ones were finally worn enough to replace. The rear ones are free to a good home if you want a spare tire for long trips. See the “For Sale/Wanted” section. I got 4 Michelin Primacy 4 installed a few days ago. First impressions, quieter, especi...
by EVdownUnder
Sat, 26 Jun 2021, 09:16
Forum: Mazda
Topic: Mazda MX-30 electric and R-EV
Replies: 27
Views: 15250

Re: Mazda MX-30 electric

Well it looks like we all think mostly alike. One note on the 7.4kW vs 11kW charging, the Ionic being a lot more efficient than the EQC, the charge rate in km/h is actually only 40 vs 43 respectively. And as the Kona (and possibly the Ionic) is one of the closest car to it’s WLTP rating, I suspect t...
by EVdownUnder
Thu, 24 Jun 2021, 19:27
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Free (ONO) Kona Nexen 215/55 R17 tires in Melbourne
Replies: 0
Views: 2356

Free (ONO) Kona Nexen 215/55 R17 tires in Melbourne

I have just replaced my original Nexen tires for a full set of Michelin Primacy 4. Michelin has a $100 cash back promo on a few tires including the Primacy 4 until the end of July. And as a reference, I bought mine for $180 each before the cash back for a total of $620. As I had never rotated my tir...
by EVdownUnder
Thu, 24 Jun 2021, 18:49
Forum: Charging Infrastructure
Topic: Provision for EV charging in new home build.
Replies: 10
Views: 951

Re: Provision for EV charging in new home build.

I have a similar issue to sort out very soon as I am about to receive a free charger as part of the EV Grid trial. 2 EVs, both with charging ports at the front, but my next EV is likely to have it at the back. My dream would be to have 1 single charger swinging on a boom from the centre, as you see ...
by EVdownUnder
Thu, 24 Jun 2021, 18:15
Forum: Mazda
Topic: Mazda MX-30 electric and R-EV
Replies: 27
Views: 15250

Re: Mazda MX-30 electric

Yes I know what you mean. As an engineer buying cars from an Excel spreadsheet I struggle to understand why you would buy the second best car for the job. And I do mean for the job. I love my Kona, but if you need a big boot, it’s not the right car. But if you’re just buying a Mazda because it drive...
by EVdownUnder
Wed, 23 Jun 2021, 20:20
Forum: Mazda
Topic: Mazda MX-30 electric and R-EV
Replies: 27
Views: 15250

Re: Mazda MX-30 electric

We won’t see many of those on the road… Why would you buy it?
And the 39kW Kona is coming. 305km WLTP, faster DC charging and probably much cheaper.
Why would you buy the MX-30? At $55k maybe. Anything above and the Ionic, the MG, the 39kW Kona, hell even the Leaf is a better choice.
by EVdownUnder
Mon, 24 May 2021, 22:20
Forum: Kia
Topic: The Kia Niro EV has arrived
Replies: 16
Views: 4268

Re: The Kia Nero EV has arrived

The prices are on the website - Whithin $1k of the Kona: https://www.kia.com/au/cars/niro-pure-electric/features.html As for build quality, it feels slightly more premium than the Kona but I will get back to you at the end of the week after a test drive. I'm hoping for a quiter ride thanks to the be...
by EVdownUnder
Mon, 24 May 2021, 19:37
Forum: Kia
Topic: The Kia Niro EV has arrived
Replies: 16
Views: 4268

Re: The Kia Nero EV has arrived

And it looks like (in Melbourne at least) all dealers will sell them unlike Hyundai and their BlueDealer system. The White one is the "S" trim at Blackburn Kia/Nissan, the black one is the "Sport" trim at Ferntree Gully Kia/Hyundai. All good news. 120 litres more boot space than ...
by EVdownUnder
Mon, 24 May 2021, 19:10
Forum: Kia
Topic: The Kia Niro EV has arrived
Replies: 16
Views: 4268

The Kia Niro EV has arrived

FINALLY !!!
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by EVdownUnder
Sun, 23 May 2021, 22:37
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Lend an adaptor to a not-for-profit org? Old i-MiEV
Replies: 11
Views: 1342

Re: Lend an adaptor to a not-for-profit org? Old i-MiEV

Andrew,
I haven’t been on the forum for a while sorry. If you still need it, PM me your details or contact me via text or call. I think that my number is public?
Cheers,
Patrick
by EVdownUnder
Sun, 23 May 2021, 18:25
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: MiEV Melbourne, potential regen braking issue
Replies: 35
Views: 5071

Re: MiEV Melbourne, potential regen braking issue

If you have any bad connection issue, Deoxit, sold at Jaycar is magic. Works much better than any other contact cleaning product.