Tesla Roadster 2025 vs Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range

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General Info

Although the Tesla Roadster 2025 has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. 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 Tesla Roadster 2025 is a Roadster, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is a SUV.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Years of Production 2025-… 2018-2019
Current Status Announced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture USA Czech Republic, India, South Korea
Body Style Roadster SUV
Market Availability USA EU
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €19250
GCC Score 7.5 5.7

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Roadster 2025 offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019).

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Range (EPA) 998 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 449 km
Range (GCC) 948 km 382 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 200 kWh 67.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 190 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20 kWh/100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.99 km/kWh 5.97 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.7 7

Charging

The Tesla Roadster 2025 features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 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 Roadster 2025 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 Tesla Roadster 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 77 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 9.6 4.5

Performance

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is front-wheel drive, while the Tesla Roadster 2025 offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Drive Type AWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 1000 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 1341 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 1500 Nm 395 Nm
0-100 km/h 2.1 s 7.6 s
Top Speed 410 km/h 167 km/h
Performance Score 8.8 3.8

Dimensions

The Tesla Roadster 2025 has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The Tesla Roadster 2025 boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Length 4200 mm 4180 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2070 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 2000 mm 1800 mm
Height 1200 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2600 mm

Cargo and Towing

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Tesla Roadster 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Number of Seats 4 5
Curb Weight 2000 kg 1760 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 150 l 332 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1114 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 2.5 5.3
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