I've been promised that one will be produced with my name on it, as my Canadian deposit was accepted during July. More accurately, I've been told, they'll assign a VIN to me during the manufacturing process. They should make mine around the end of the year.
A lot of things can be uncovered for those with the patience and Internet skills to look. For example, by clicking on the thumbnail above, you will see a copy of the Hyundai EV owner's manual which is safe in my Dropbox. Hyundai remains rather tightlipped about the production numbers of the new, well-received vehicle. It's pretty obvious they cannot keep up with the demand shown in foreign markets.
I feel rather safe as I've left the original plus an additional hefty deposit. We won't be back from winter in SE Asia until April 2019. So, if things slip a bit, I should still be sitting pretty in the spring. I feel like I've had a tiny head start with my Kona EV because I've been able to read the manual. That is a bit more useful than the official Hyundai websites.