Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range vs Ioniq Electric Gen 2

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General Info

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $36675. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $10995 on the used car market.

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) is a SUV, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is a Liftback.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Years of Production 2023-… 2019-2022
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Czech Republic, India, South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $36675 - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) $22986 $10995
GCC Score 6.2 5

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022).

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Range (EPA) 261 mi 170 mi
Range (WLTP) 319 mi 193 mi
Range (GCC) 258 mi 163 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 68.5 kWh 40.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 65.4 kWh 38.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi 23.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.94 mi/kWh 4.26 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 6.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) maxes out at 44 kW.

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 44 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 5.7 3.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 188 lb-ft 218 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.5 s 9.3 s
Top Speed 106 mph 103 mph
Performance Score 3.4 2.9

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) has a longer body, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Length 171.5 in 176 in
Width (with Mirrors) 82.6 in 80.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.9 in 71.7 in
Height 62 in 57.1 in
Wheelbase 104.7 in 106.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…), but the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1653 lb, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3759 lb 3472 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 25.5 ft3 12.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 63.7 ft3 50 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1653 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 4.2
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