Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range vs Mazda MX-30 Electric
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General Info
The Mazda MX-30 Electric (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €35990. 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 | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Mazda MX-30 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2019 | 2020-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Czech Republic, India, South Korea | Japan |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €35990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19250 | €13000 |
| GCC Score | 5.7 | 4.8 |
Range and Efficiency
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mazda MX-30 Electric (2020-…).
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Mazda MX-30 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 161 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 449 km | 200 km |
| Range (GCC) | 382 km | 161 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 35.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km | 18.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.97 km/kWh | 5.37 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 4.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 77 kW, while the Mazda MX-30 Electric (2020-…) maxes out at 50 kW.
The Mazda MX-30 Electric (2020-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Mazda MX-30 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Mazda MX-30 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 107 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 143 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 271 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 s | 9.7 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.8 | 2.6 |
Dimensions
The Mazda MX-30 Electric (2020-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range (2018-2019).
The Mazda MX-30 Electric (2020-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Mazda MX-30 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4180 mm | 4395 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2070 mm | 2035 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1795 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2655 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Mazda MX-30 Electric (2020-…) 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 | Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range | Mazda MX-30 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1760 kg | 1720 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 332 l | 366 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1114 l | 1171 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 5.5 |
