USA EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Long Range vs Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range

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General Info

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $39600. The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $11499 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2019-2021
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea Czech Republic, India, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $39600 - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) $16775 $11499
GCC Score 6 5.8

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Range (EPA) 253 mi 258 mi
Range (WLTP) 288 mi 301 mi
Range (GCC) 242 mi 250 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 68 kWh 67.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64.8 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.8 kWh/100 mi 25.6 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.73 mi/kWh 3.91 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 7.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 85 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) maxes out at 77 kW.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 85 kW 77 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 5.7 5

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 188 lb-ft 291 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.1 s 7.6 s
Top Speed 104 mph 104 mph
Performance Score 3.4 3.7

Dimensions

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021).

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Length 174 in 164.6 in
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 81.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.9 in 70.9 in
Height 61.8 in 61.8 in
Wheelbase 107.1 in 102.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) 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 Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…), but the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) doesn’t have one.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1653 lb, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3721 lb 3715 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 22.8 ft3 19.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 63.7 ft3 45.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1653 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 5.3
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