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

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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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 Standard Range (2019-2020) begins at €18790.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is a Sedan.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Years of Production 2016-2019 2019-2020
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 €18790
GCC Score 4.8 6.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019).

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Range (EPA) 200 km 354 km
Range (GCC) 200 km 336 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 30.5 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14 kWh/100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.14 km/kWh 5.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) maxes out at 69 kW.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) 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 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 69 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 3.5 5.7

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 88 kW 208 kW
Motor Power (hp) 118 hp 279 hp
Motor Torque 295 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.9 s 6.1 s
Top Speed 165 km/h 225 km/h
Performance Score 2.8 5

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019).

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
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 Standard Range (2019-2020) 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 Standard Range (2019-2020), but the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) 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 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1495 kg 1611 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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