Comparison between:
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Limited 64 kWh
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Limited 64 kWh | 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV 64 kWh KONA Electric Premium | - |
| Trim | Limited 64 kWh | 38.3 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 41,800 (USA, Jan 2021) GBP 39,150 (UK, Jan 2021) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Aluminium High tensile strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray | Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 164.6 in 4180 mm | 176.0 in 4470 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 71.7 in 1820 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.5 in 2070 mm | - |
| Height | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 57.1 in 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Clearance | 6.2 in 158 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 39.5 in 1004 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.4 in 950 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 55.0 in 1396 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 53.8 in 1366 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.2 in 1326 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 44.7 in 1136 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.4 in 848 mm | 31.5 in 800 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | 1417.0 l 50.04 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3769.9 lb 1710 kg | 3366.46 lb 1527 kg |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| GVWR | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg | 4343.11 lb 1970 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l | Curb weight excludes driver weight. Overhang front / rear - 880 / 890 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Siemens | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3600 rpm | 2850 - 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 1000 - 2850 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.60 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km | EPA: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km WLTP: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.85 |
| Additional information | - | Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1 |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.981 | 7.412 |
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 MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94V | 205/60R16 R |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | NCM 622 | LGX E63 (NCM 622) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 38.3 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | 176 |
| Number of modules | 5 | - |
| Voltage | 356 V | 319.4 V |
| Energy density | - | 112.4 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 791.46 lb 359 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic | Total battery capacity - 40.4 kWh Optional battery heater. Quoted battery density above is without a battery heater. Energy density with battery heater - 111.2 Wh/kg. |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39 Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17 POD Point Wallbox, 8:54 ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:23 Public CCS 50 kW, 0:46 POD Point Wallbox, 5:20 Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 18:15 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Cruise control (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Power lumbar support for front seats (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) 7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S) Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 6-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Safety one-touch front auto up/down power windows (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview EC Mirror with HomeLink & Compass (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) High Beam Assist (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED maplights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Leather (S) | SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S) 10.25-inch AVN screen (S) 7-inch LCD console display (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S) Audio Video Navigation system (O) Blue Link connectivity services (S) Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S) Blue ambient lighting (S) Black cloth (S) Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O) Leather in four color options (O) |
| 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Limited 64 kWh | 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh |