Global EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Long Range vs Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
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General Info
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €47840. The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €19979 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2022 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | Czech Republic, India, South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €47840 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19979 | €37390 |
| GCC Score | 5.7 | 6.2 |
Range and Efficiency
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022).
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 385 km | 420 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 455 km | 514 km |
| Range (GCC) | 376 km | 415 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 68.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 65.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.88 km/kWh | 6.35 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 7.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) maxes out at 77 kW.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 5.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s | 7.8 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.8 | 3.4 |
Dimensions
The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) and Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4375 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2100 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1805 mm | 1825 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…), but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) doesn’t have one.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1791 kg | 1798 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 451 l | 466 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1405 l | 1300 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 27 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 6.2 |
