Comparison between:
- 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 17"
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 17" | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV Long Range 17" | - |
| Trim | 65.4 kWh 17" | Standard RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | North America |
| Price | - | USD 36,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan |
| Materials | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Engine Red Atlas White Ultimate Red Ecotronic Gray Sailing Blue Abyss Black Serenity White Meta Blue Cypress Green | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat |
| Interior colors | Black Gray | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4355 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1826 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in 2660 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 861 mm | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in 973 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.2 in 1402 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in 925 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 466.0 l 16.46 ft3 0.47 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4122.64 lb 1870 kg | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg |
| Roof load | 220.46 lb 100 kg | - |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5059.61 lb 2295 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL | - |
| Additional information | Smart Regenerative System | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 107.0 mph 172.2 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.10 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 282.1 mi / 454.0 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.7 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.14 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.03 |
| Additional information | Gear ratio - 10.65 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.0 in 305 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/60R17 96H | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 65.4 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 96 | - |
| Cell configuration | 1p96s 1 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | - |
| Weight | 903.9 lb 410 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery pre-conditioning | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | 400V system Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.4 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:41 AC 10.8 kW, 6:05 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4” first-row touchscreen (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Manual-adjust side-view mirrors (S) Textile decor (S) Vegan leather with textile inserts (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) | - |
| 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 17" | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD |