Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

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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 Standard Range (2018-2019) for as low as €15999, while the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) begins at €18790.

The Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is a Sedan.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Years of Production 2018-2019 2019-2020
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea China, Germany, USA
Body Style SUV Sedan
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €15999 €18790
GCC Score 5.2 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 Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019).

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 354 km
Range (WLTP) 289 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 246 km 336 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39.2 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.9 kWh/100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.28 km/kWh 5.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 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 Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) maxes out at 44 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 Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 4 5.7

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) 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 Kona Electric Standard Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 208 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 279 hp
Motor Torque 395 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.7 s 6.1 s
Top Speed 155 km/h 225 km/h
Performance Score 3 5

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is longer and wider, but the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) is taller.

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

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
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 Standard Range (2019-2020) 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 Standard Range (2019-2020), but the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range (2018-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1610 kg 1611 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 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.3 5.1
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