Global EV Comparison: BYD Atto 3 FWD vs Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) has a starting price of €37990, compared to the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…), which starts at €42640.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Czech Republic, India, South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €37990 | €42640 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €26985 | €32989 |
| GCC Score | 5.8 | 5.7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…).
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 322 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 420 km | 377 km |
| Range (GCC) | 357 km | 313 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 62 kWh | 51 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 60.4 kWh | 48.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.91 km/kWh | 6.47 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 6.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 110 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) maxes out at 75 kW.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is limited to 7 kW.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 110 kW | 75 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 99 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 133 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 s | 8.8 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 2.9 |
Dimensions
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is longer, wider, and taller.
The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4455 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2050 mm | 2100 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1875 mm | 1825 mm |
| Height | 1615 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…), but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 300 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | BYD Atto 3 FWD | Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1750 kg | 1690 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 440 l | 466 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1338 l | 1300 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 27 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 300 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.9 | 6.1 |
