Global EV Comparison: BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh vs Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
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General Info
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €40000. The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €21990 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2019-2021 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Czech Republic, India, South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €40000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €21990 |
| GCC Score | 6.2 | 5.8 |
Range and Efficiency
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…).
| Property | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 415 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 420 km | 484 km |
| Range (GCC) | 357 km | 403 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 64.8 kWh | 67.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 58 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.2 kWh/100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.16 km/kWh | 6.3 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 7.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021) maxes out at 77 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 77 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.1 | 5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 160 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 215 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 395 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.9 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Dimensions
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2019-2021).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4310 mm | 4180 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2060 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1675 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | BYD Atto 2 64.8 kWh | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1680 kg | 1760 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 400 l | 332 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1340 l | 1114 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6 | 5.3 |
