Global EV Comparison: Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range vs Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) has a starting price of €44990, compared to the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…), which starts at €47840.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Years of Production 2023-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China Czech Republic, India, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €44990 €47840
Price Europe (Used) €32890 €37390
GCC Score 6.4 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 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…).

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Range (EPA) 420 km 420 km
Range (WLTP) 480 km 514 km
Range (GCC) 404 km 415 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 69 kWh 68.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64 kWh 65.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.31 km/kWh 6.35 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.6 7.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 5.7

Performance

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 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 255 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.3 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 4.4 3.4

Dimensions

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Length 4233 mm 4355 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2032 mm 2100 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1838 mm 1825 mm
Height 1550 mm 1575 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm 2660 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2023-…).

Property Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1850 kg 1798 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 318 l 466 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 843 l 1300 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 7 l 27 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.2
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