Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) for as low as €10990, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) begins at €21480.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) is a Sedan.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Years of Production 2016-2019 2018-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea China, Germany, USA
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €10990 €21480
GCC Score 4.8 7.3

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019).

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Range (EPA) 200 km 576 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 614 km
Range (GCC) 200 km 537 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 30.5 kWh 78.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14 kWh/100 km 14 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.14 km/kWh 7.16 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 9.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) maxes out at 69 kW.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 69 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 3.5 7.2

Performance

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is front-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 88 kW 366 kW
Motor Power (hp) 118 hp 491 hp
Motor Torque 295 Nm 493 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.9 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 165 km/h 233 km/h
Performance Score 2.9 6

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019).

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Length 4470 mm 4695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2045 mm 2088 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1820 mm 1850 mm
Height 1450 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) features a larger trunk, but the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023), but the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2018-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1495 kg 1847 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 350 l 561 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1410 l 1235 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.1 5.1
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