USA EV Comparison: Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range vs Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) has a starting price of $36675, compared to the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…), which starts at $36245.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Years of Production 2023-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Czech Republic, India, South Korea China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $36675 $36245
Price USA (Used) $22986 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.2 6.4

Range and Efficiency

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…).

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Range (EPA) 261 mi 261 mi
Range (WLTP) 319 mi 298 mi
Range (GCC) 258 mi 251 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 68.5 kWh 69 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 65.4 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi 25.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.94 mi/kWh 3.92 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.7 7.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 175 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 5.7 6.3

Performance

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 200 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 268 hp
Motor Torque 188 lb-ft 253 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.5 s 5.1 s
Top Speed 106 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 3.4 4.4

Dimensions

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Length 171.5 in 166.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 82.6 in 80 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.9 in 72.4 in
Height 62 in 61.2 in
Wheelbase 104.7 in 104.3 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.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…).

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3759 lb 3858 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 25.5 ft3 11.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 63.7 ft3 27.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1 ft3 0.2 ft3
Towing Capacity 1653 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 5.9
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