Global EV Comparison: Smart #1 Premium vs Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
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General Info
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €44990. The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €19250 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Smart #1 Premium | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2018-2019 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Czech Republic, India, South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €44990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €30990 | €19250 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 5.7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Smart #1 Premium (2023-…).
| Property | Smart #1 Premium | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 440 km | 449 km |
| Range (GCC) | 374 km | 382 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66 kWh | 67.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 62 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.03 km/kWh | 5.97 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) maxes out at 77 kW.
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Smart #1 Premium | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 77 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.5 | 4.5 |
Performance
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Smart #1 Premium | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 200 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 268 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | 395 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 s | 7.6 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Dimensions
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019).
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Smart #1 Premium | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2025 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1822 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1636 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) 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 Smart #1 Premium (2023-…), but the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) doesn’t have one.
The Smart #1 Premium (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Smart #1 Premium | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1875 kg | 1760 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 323 l | 332 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 986 l | 1114 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 15 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.4 | 5.3 |
