BMW i3 vs Hyundai Kona Electric
The BMW i3 leads on 10–80% charge. The Hyundai Kona Electric leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2026 eDrive 35L · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
50/100#174 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels)
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 13, 2024
48/100#72 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i3Kona ElectricHyundai Kona Electric
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row12 min faster· 27%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2 cu ft· 14%
- Power- best on this row+60 kW· 40%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row7.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | Hyundai Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version not named |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: KONA N Line | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: KONA N Line 65 kWh | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: KONA N Line 65 kWh |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i3 if
Pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3Hyundai Kona Electric
Range
62- Different test cycles - not compared.72Charging
2815Performance
7045Practicality
6068
How much is each in the US?
BMW i3
No US price yet
Hyundai Kona Electric
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 13, 2024 - Price checked Jun 13, 2024 - it may be out of date
hyundainews.com- 2024 SE FWD
- $32,675
- 2024 SEL FWD
- $36,675
- 2024 Limited FWD
- $41,045
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
BMW i3i3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i3
- BMW i3
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i3
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- 8.1 sversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh
Where next
- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BMW i3 vs
Hyundai Kona Electric vs
- Mercedes-Benz EQBMercedes-Benz EQB scores 7 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $53,050
- Volvo EX30Volvo EX30 scores 7 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $40,345
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQMercedes-Benz G-Class with EQ scores 7 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- from $163,750
- Kia Niro EVHyundai Kona Electric scores 3 higher
- Score
- 45
- Price
- from $39,700
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 26 sources
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