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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV5

The Hyundai Kona Electric leads on cargo space. The Kia EV5 leads on power.

Hyundai Kona Electric

SUV

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels)

1 of 25 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Jun 13, 2024

51/100#53 of 87 · Everyday

KiaEV5

SUV

Version named in Korean by the source

1 of 27 versions

United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com

49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Kona ElectricHyundai Kona ElectricEV5Kia EV5
  • Range
    EPA
    329 miWLTP

    Different test cycles - not compared.

  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    +5.5 cu ft· 28%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    +10 kW· 7%
  • Battery warranty
    - best on this row
    7 years
    +3 years· 43%
  • Top speed
    - best on this row
    102 mph
    +5 mph· 5%
  • Torque
    - best on this row
    +30 lb-ft· 16%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricKia EV5
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)no data
Range (WLTP)319 miversion not named329 mi
Efficiency lower is betterEPA27.2 kWh/100 miWLTP
Battery64.8 kWhversion: KONA N Line81.4 kWh
Charging
Fast-charge peak150 kWversion not named
10–80% charge lower is better30 / 38 min
Full charge at 240 V lower is betterno data
AC charging11 kW
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better7.8 sversion: long range battery
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is betterno data
Power - best on this row
Torque - best on this row
Top speed - best on this row102 mph
DriveFWDversion not named
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row
Front trunk1 cu ft - best on this row
Seats
Length181.5 in
Width73.8 in
Height65.9 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Ground clearance
Weight3,743 lbversion: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWD4,561 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty - best on this row7 years
Cell chemistry
Equipment
Heat pumpStandardStandard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)3 kWversion: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWD3.6 kWversion not named

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Hyundai Kona ElectricKia EV5
  • Range

    84- Different test cycles - not compared.91
  • 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checked Jun 13, 2024 - Price checked Jun 13, 2024 - it may be out of date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 EV5

No US price yet

United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com

Prices in 3 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range

Hyundai Kona Electric
EPA
Kia EV5
329 miWLTP
Ahead by
Different tests

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

Hyundai Kona Electric
Kia EV5
30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree

Fast-charge peak

Hyundai Kona Electric
Kia EV5
150 kWversion not named

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Hyundai Kona Electric
7.8 sversion: long range battery
Kia EV5

Where next

All EVs by overall score

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Where the numbers come from

Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 33 sources

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