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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV3

The Kia EV3 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Hyundai Kona Electric leads on cargo space.

Hyundai Kona Electric

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
Kia EV3

KiaEV3

SUV

2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD

1 of 12 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Aug 12, 2026

71/100#34 of 80 · Everyday

Kia EV3 is cheaper by $2,785

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Kona ElectricHyundai Kona ElectricEV3Kia EV3
  • Range (EPA)
    - best on this row
    +60 mi· 23%
  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    - best on this row
    12 min faster· 28%
  • Fast-charge peak
    - best on this row
    +50 kW· 50%
  • Cargo space
    16.5 cu ft - best on this row
    16.2 cu ft
    +0.3 cu ft· 1%
  • Power
    150 kW
  • 0⁠–⁠60 mphlower is better
    - best on this row
    0.2 s faster· 3%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricKia EV3
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA) - best on this row
Range (WLTP)319 miversion not named375 mi
Efficiency lower is betterEPAEPA - best on this row
Battery64.8 kWhversion: KONA N Line81.4 kWh
Battery (gross)no data81.4 kWh
Charging
Fast-charge peak - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better - best on this row
Full charge at 240 V lower is better - best on this row
AC charging - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better8.1 sversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh7.7 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better - best on this row
Power150 kW
Torque209 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speed - best on this row106 mph
DriveFWD
Space and size
Cargo space16.5 cu ft - best on this row16.2 cu ft
Front trunk1 cu ft - best on this row0.9 cu ft
Seats55
Length171.5 in169.7 in
Width70.9 in72.8 in
Height61 in61.8 in
Wheelbase104.7 in105.5 in
Ground clearance
Weight3,909 lbversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh4,156 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty10 years - best on this row7 years
Cell chemistryLi-ion
Equipment
Heat pumpStandardStandard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)3 kWversion: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWDversion: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Hyundai Kona ElectricKia EV3
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

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
Prices in 3 markets

Kia EV3

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date

kiamedia.com
2027 Light FWD
$29,890
2027 Wind FWD
$34,990
2027 Land FWD
$38,490
2027 Wind AWD
$38,690
+3 more trims
Prices in 3 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Kia EV3EV3

Range (EPA)

Leader
Kia EV3
Hyundai Kona Electric
EPA
Kia EV3
EPA
Ahead by
60 mi

Which charges faster?

Kia EV3EV3

10–80% charge

Leader
Kia EV3
Hyundai Kona Electric
Kia EV3
Ahead by
12 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Kia EV3
Hyundai Kona Electric
Kia EV3
Ahead by
50 kW

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Hyundai Kona Electric
8.1 sversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh
Kia EV3
7.7 s

Which is cheaper to buy?

Kia EV3EV3

Price (from, new)

Leader
Kia EV3
Hyundai Kona Electric
Kia EV3
Ahead by
$2,785

Where next

All EVs by overall score

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Where the numbers come from

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