Hyundai Kona Electric vs Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Hyundai Kona Electric leads on cargo space.
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
Liftback
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)
1 of 14 versions
No US price yet
51/100#53 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Kona ElectricHyundai Kona ElectricPolestar 2Polestar 2
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+53 mi· 20%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row15 min faster· 35%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+105 kW· 105%
- Cargo space- best on this row+11.1 cu ft· 77%
- Power- best on this row+70 kW· 47%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.2 s faster· 17%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Hyundai Kona Electric | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | version: Polestar 2 LR SM |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: KONA N Line | version: Polestar 2 LR SM |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Long range Single motor |
| 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 | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: long range battery | version: Long range Single motor |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Weight | version: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWD | version: Standard range Single motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWD | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Hyundai Kona ElectricPolestar 2
Range
8494Charging
2067Performance
49no dataPracticality
7241
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
Polestar 2
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 2Polestar 2
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- EPA
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 53 mi
Which charges faster?
Polestar 2Polestar 2
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Polestar 2
- Ahead by
- 15 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Polestar 2
- Ahead by
- 105 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- 7.8 sversion: long range battery
- Polestar 2
- version: Long range Single motor
Where next
Compare with others
Hyundai Kona Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 33 sources
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