Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

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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 Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) for as low as €19250, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) is a Sedan.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Years of Production 2018-2019 2017-2019
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Czech Republic, India, South Korea USA
Body Style SUV Sedan
Market Availability EU USA
Price Europe (Used) €19250 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5.8 6.9

Range and Efficiency

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019).

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 531 km
Range (WLTP) 449 km 600 km
Range (GCC) 382 km 507 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 67.5 kWh 78.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64 kWh 73.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km 14.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.97 km/kWh 6.9 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7 9.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) maxes out at 77 kW.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 77 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 4.5 7.3

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 239 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 320 hp
Motor Torque 395 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.6 s 5.3 s
Top Speed 167 km/h 225 km/h
Performance Score 3.8 5.3

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) is longer and wider, but the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is taller.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Length 4180 mm 4695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2070 mm 2088 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1800 mm 1850 mm
Height 1570 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) 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 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019), but the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) has a towing capacity of up to 910 kg, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1760 kg 1726 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 332 l 561 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1114 l 1235 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 910 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.3 5.1
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