Comparison between:
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD
- 2025 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2025 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV Standard Range |
| Trim | Standard RWD | 48.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| 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 | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Pearl White Multi-Coat | Engine Red Atlas White Ultimate Red Ecotronic Gray Sailing Blue Abyss Black Serenity White Meta Blue Cypress Green |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 171.5 in 4355 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 104.7 in 2660 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | 33.9 in 861 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | 32.9 in 836 mm |
| Clearance | 5.4 in 138 mm | 5.9 in 151 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 38.3 in 973 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 55.2 in 1402 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 36.4 in 925 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 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 466.0 l 16.46 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3758.88 lb 1705 kg | 3891.16 lb 1765 kg |
| Roof load | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | - | 925.94 lb 420 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.27 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 | Rear | Front |
| Power | - | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 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 | - | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 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 | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 9.90 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 | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 234.3 mi / 377.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 14.6 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 | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | 2.5 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| 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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 215/60R17 96H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 48.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 72 |
| Cell configuration | - | 1p72s 1 cells in parallel 72 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 | - | 295 V |
| Weight | - | 727.53 lb 330 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery pre-conditioning |
| 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 | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 225 kW | AC 10.4 kW DC 100 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 10.4 kW, 4:55 |
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 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 2025 Hyundai KONA Electric 48.4 kWh |