Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range vs Kia EV3 Long 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 €47840, compared to the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…), which starts at €41390.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Years of Production 2023-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Czech Republic, India, South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €47840 €41390
Price Europe (Used) €37390 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6.2 6.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…).

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Range (EPA) 420 km 501 km
Range (WLTP) 514 km 600 km
Range (GCC) 415 km 493 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 68.5 kWh 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 65.4 kWh 78 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.35 km/kWh 6.32 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 8.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 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 Kia EV3 Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 135 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.7 6.4

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 255 Nm 283 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.8 s 7.7 s
Top Speed 170 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.5

Dimensions

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) and Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Kia EV3 Long Range
Length 4355 mm 4300 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2100 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1825 mm 1850 mm
Height 1575 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase 2660 mm 2680 mm

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 Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) 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 Kia EV3 Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1798 kg 1950 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 466 l 460 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1300 l 1250 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 27 l 25 l
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 6
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