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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 leads on 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
Volvo EX30

SUV

2026 Volvo EX30 Single motor extended range

1 of 21 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

55/100#70 of 80 · Everyday

Hyundai Kona Electric is cheaper by $7,670

Who's ahead - and by how much?

Kona ElectricHyundai Kona ElectricEX30Volvo EX30
  • Range (EPA)
    261 mi
  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    28 min - best on this row
    15 min faster· 35%
  • Fast-charge peak
    175 kW - best on this row
    +75 kW· 75%
  • Cargo space
    16.5 cu ft - best on this row
    11.2 cu ft
    +5.3 cu ft· 47%
  • Power
    200 kW - best on this row
    +50 kW· 33%
  • 0⁠–⁠60 mphlower is better
    5.1 s - best on this row
    2 s faster· 28%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecHyundai Kona ElectricVolvo EX30
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA)261 mi
Range (WLTP)319 miversion not named336 mi
Efficiency lower is betterEPA29.1 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery64.8 kWhversion: KONA N Lineversion: P5 Electric
Battery (gross)no data69 kWh
Charging
Fast-charge peak175 kW - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better28 min - best on this row
Full charge at 240 V lower is better - best on this row8 h
AC charging
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better8.1 sversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh5.3 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better5.1 s - best on this row
Power200 kW - best on this row
Torque - best on this row
Top speedversion: P5 Long Range Electric
DriveRWD
Space and size
Cargo space16.5 cu ft - best on this row11.2 cu ft
Front trunk1 cu ft - best on this row0.2 cu ft
Seats55
Length171.5 in166.7 in
Width70.9 in80 in
Height61 in61 in
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Ground clearance
Weight3,909 lbversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh4,079 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty10 years - best on this row
Cell chemistryno data
Equipment
Heat pumpStandard
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)3 kWversion: Extended Range 150kW Motor Electric Single Speed Reduction Gear FWDno data

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Hyundai Kona ElectricVolvo EX30
  • 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checked Jun 13, 2024 - Price checked Jun 13, 2024 - it may be out of date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

Volvo EX30

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked Oct 23, 2026

volvocars.com
Single Motor Extended Range
$40,345
Twin Motor Performance
$46,345
Prices in 5 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range (EPA)

Hyundai Kona Electric
EPA
Volvo EX30
261 miEPA

Which charges faster?

Volvo EX30EX30

10–80% charge

Leader
Volvo EX30
Hyundai Kona Electric
Volvo EX30
28 min
Ahead by
15 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Volvo EX30
Hyundai Kona Electric
Volvo EX30
175 kW
Ahead by
75 kW

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Hyundai Kona Electric
8.1 sversion: KONA N Line 65 kWh
Volvo EX30
5.3 s

Which is cheaper to buy?

Hyundai Kona ElectricKona Electric

Price (from, new)

Leader
Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai Kona Electric
Volvo EX30
Ahead by
$7,670

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