DS N°4 E-Tense vs Hyundai Kona Electric
The DS N°4 E-Tense leads on fast-charge peak. The Hyundai Kona Electric leads on cargo space.
Hatchback
PALLAS E-TENSE
France · checked Oct 23, 2026 · store.dsautomobiles.fr
47/100#185 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?
N°4 E-TenseDS N°4 E-TenseKona ElectricHyundai Kona Electric
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 20%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.3 cu ft· 8%
- Power- best on this row+9 kW· 6%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5 kWh/100 mi faster· 17%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | DS N°4 E-Tense | Hyundai Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: KONA N Line | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| 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 | ||
| Weight | no data | version: KONA N Line 65 kWh |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the DS N°4 E-Tense if
Pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
DS N°4 E-TenseHyundai Kona Electric
Range
63- Different test cycles - not compared.72Charging
2015Performance
5845Practicality
6368
How much is each in the US?
DS N°4 E-Tense
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checked Jun 13, 2024 - Price checked Jun 13, 2024 - it may be out of date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
- DS N°4 E-Tense
- WLTP
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
DS N°4 E-TenseN°4 E-Tense
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- DS N°4 E-Tense
- DS N°4 E-Tense
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- DS N°4 E-Tense
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- 8.1 sversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh
Where next
- DS N°4 E-TenseFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
DS N°4 E-Tense 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
- Nissan AriyaNissan Ariya scores 7 higher
- Score
- 55
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 27 sources
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