Comparison between:
- 2024 KIA Niro EV Wave
- 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 17"
- 2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 19"
- 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 77 kWh 2WD

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2024 KIA Niro EV Wave2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 17"2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 19"2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 77 kWh 2WD
2024 KIA Niro EV Wave2026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 172026 Hyundai KONA Electric 65.4 kWh 192023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 77 kWh 2WD
Model alias-KONA EV Long Range 17"KONA EV Long Range 19"-
TrimWave65.4 kWh 17"65.4 kWh 19"77 kWh 2WD
Model year2024202620262023
MarketNorth AmericaEuropeEuropeEurope
PriceUSD 44,600 (USA, Jul 2025)-USD 38,375 (USA, Jun 2025)EUR 54,000 (Germany, Feb 2023)

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleCrossoverSport utility vehicle (SUV)Sport utility vehicle (SUV)Sedan
MaterialsAdvanced High Strength Steel
Aluminium		Advanced High-Strength Steel
High Tensile Steel		Advanced High-Strength Steel
High Tensile Steel		Steel
Aluminum
Exterior colorsSteel Gray
Interstellar Gray
Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl
Runway Red
Cityscape Green
Mineral Blue
Snow White Pearl with Steel Gray Aeroblade		Engine Red
Atlas White
Ultimate Red
Ecotronic Gray
Sailing Blue
Abyss Black
Serenity White
Meta Blue
Cypress Green		Engine Red
Atlas White
Shadow Gray
Ultimate Red
Ecotronic Gray
Sailing Blue
Abyss Black
Serenity White		Byte Blue
Ultimate Red
Biophilic Blue
Curated Silver
Digital Green
Serenity White
Transmission Blue
Nocturne Gray Metallic
Nocturne Gray Matte
Gravity Gold
Abyss Black
Interior colorsCharcoal
Gray		Black
Gray		BlackBlack
Number of doors5554
Number of seats5555
Length174.0 in
4420 mm		171.5 in
4355 mm		172.6 in
4385 mm		191.1 in
4855 mm
Width71.9 in
1826 mm		71.9 in
1826 mm		71.9 in
1826 mm		-
Width with mirrors---84.4 in
2144 mm
Width with folded mirrors---74.0 in
1880 mm
Height61.8 in
1570 mm		62.2 in
1580 mm		62.2 in
1580 mm		58.9 in
1495 mm
Wheelbase107.1 in
2720 mm		104.7 in
2660 mm		104.7 in
2660 mm		116.1 in
2950 mm
Front track61.9 in
1572 mm		62.6 in
1590 mm		62.6 in
1590 mm		64.2 in
1630 mm
Rear track62.2 in
1580 mm		63.0 in
1600 mm		62.9 in
1598 mm		64.5 in
1639 mm
Front overhang35.2 in
895 mm		33.9 in
861 mm		-33.5 in
850 mm
Rear overhang31.7 in
805 mm		32.9 in
836 mm		-41.5 in
1055 mm
Approach angle15.7 °---
Departure angle26.8 °---
Clearance5.9 in
150 mm		5.9 in
151 mm		5.9 in
150 mm		5.6 in
141 mm
Front headroom40.5 in
1029 mm		40.0 in
1016 mm		40.0 in
1016 mm		-
Rear headroom38.1 in
968 mm		38.3 in
973 mm		38.3 in
973 mm		-
Front shoulder room56.3 in
1430 mm		56.5 in
1435 mm		56.8 in
1443 mm		-
Rear shoulder room55.4 in
1407 mm		55.2 in
1402 mm		55.2 in
1402 mm		-
Front hip room53.3 in
1354 mm		54.0 in
1372 mm		54.0 in
1372 mm		-
Rear hip room52.7 in
1339 mm		52.4 in
1331 mm		52.4 in
1331 mm		-
Front legroom41.5 in
1054 mm		41.7 in
1059 mm		41.7 in
1059 mm		-
Rear legroom36.9 in
937 mm		36.4 in
925 mm		36.4 in
925 mm		-
Passenger volume2823.0 l
99.69 ft3
2.82 m3		2803.0 l
98.99 ft3
2.80 m3		2803.0 l
98.99 ft3
2.80 m3		-
Total volume-3525.0 l
124.48 ft3
3.52 m3		3525.0 l
124.48 ft3
3.52 m3		-
Trunk volume645.6 l
22.80 ft3
0.65 m3		466.0 l
16.46 ft3
0.47 m3		466.0 l
16.46 ft3
0.47 m3		401.0 l
14.16 ft3
0.40 m3
Maximum trunk volume1803.0 l
63.67 ft3
1.80 m3		1300.0 l
45.91 ft3
1.30 m3		1300.0 l
45.91 ft3
1.30 m3		-
Secondary trunk volume20.0 l
0.71 ft3
0.02 m3		27.0 l
0.95 ft3
0.03 m3		27.0 l
0.95 ft3
0.03 m3		45.0 l
1.59 ft3
0.04 m3
Curb weight3802.97 lb
1725 kg		4122.64 lb
1870 kg		4122.64 lb
1870 kg		4543.73 lb
2061 kg
Roof load-220.46 lb
100 kg		--
Payload981.06 lb
445 kg		936.96 lb
425 kg		936.96 lb
425 kg		1102.31 lb
500 kg
GVWR4784.03 lb
2170 kg		5059.61 lb
2295 kg		5059.61 lb
2295 kg		5646.04 lb
2561 kg
Towing capacity braked1653.47 lb
750 kg		---
Towing capacity unbraked661.39 lb
300 kg		---
Drag coefficient0.29 Cd0.27 Cd0.27 Cd-

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Electric motor typePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motorFrontFrontFrontRear
Voltage358 V---
Power150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps		150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps		150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps		168 kW
225.3 hp
228.4 ps
Maximum power RPM6000 - 9000 rpm---
Torque255 Nm
26.0 kgm
188.1 ft-lb		255 Nm
26.0 kgm
188.1 ft-lb		255 Nm
26.0 kgm
188.1 ft-lb		350 Nm
35.7 kgm
258.1 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM0 - 6000 rpm---
Regenerative brakingYesYesYesYes
Driving modesEco
Comfort
Sport		Eco
Comfort
Sport
i-PEDAL		Eco
Comfort
Sport
i-PEDAL		-
Additional information-Smart Regenerative SystemSmart Regenerative System-

Total system power and torque

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps		150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps		150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps		168 kW
225.3 hp
228.4 ps
Total system torque255 Nm
26.0 kgm
188.1 ft-lb		255 Nm
26.0 kgm
188.1 ft-lb		255 Nm
26.0 kgm
188.1 ft-lb		350 Nm
35.7 kgm
258.1 ft-lb

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed103.8 mph
167.0 km/h		107.0 mph
172.2 km/h		107.0 mph
172.2 km/h		115.0 mph
185.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h7.80 s8.10 s8.20 s7.40 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph7.10 s---
Additional information30 - 70 kph - 2.9 s
60 - 100 kph - 3.8 s
80 - 120 kph - 5.0 s		---

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeEPA, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 kmWLTP, CMB: 282.1 mi / 454.0 kmWLTP, CMB: 281.5 mi / 453.0 kmWLTP, CMB: 381.5 mi / 614.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyEPA, CMB: 113 MPGeWLTP, CMB: 14.7 kWh/100 kmWLTP, CMB: 16.6 kWh/100 kmWLTP, CMB: 14.3 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 mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.6 m
34.78 ft		10.6 m
34.78 ft		10.6 m
34.78 ft		11.82 m
38.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.662.52.52.66
Additional informationSteering ratio - 13.3:1---

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Axle ratio10.65---
Additional information-Gear ratio - 10.65Gear ratio - 10.65-

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
MacPherson strut
Shock absorbers		Independent
MacPherson strut
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Coil springs (helical springs)
Shock absorbers		Independent
MacPherson strut
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Coil springs (helical springs)
Shock absorbers		Independent
MacPherson strut
Coil springs (helical springs)
Double wishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent
Multi-link		Independent
Multi-link
Shock absorbers
Trailing arm (trailing link)		Independent
Multi-link
Shock absorbers
Trailing arm (trailing link)		Independent
Multi-link
Additional information100 - 0 km/h - 135 ft / 38.1 m---

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Front disc brake diameter16.0 in
406 mm		12.0 in
305 mm		12.0 in
305 mm		13.6 in
345 mm
Front disc brake thickness-1.0 in
25 mm		1.0 in
25 mm		-
Rear brakesDiscsDiscsDiscsVentilated discs
Rear disc brake diameter15.0 in
381 mm		11.8 in
300 mm		11.8 in
300 mm		13.6 in
345 mm
Rear disc brake thickness-0.4 in
10 mm		0.4 in
10 mm		-
Additional informationIntegrated Electric Booster (IEB)---

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims7Jx17 ET507Jx17-7.5Jx18

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres215/55R17 94W215/60R17 96H235/45R19 95H225/55R18

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity64.8 kWh65.4 kWh65.4 kWh77.4 kWh
ManufacturerSK InnovationLG ChemLG ChemSK Innovation
TypeLithium-IonNCM (NMC)NCM (NMC)Lithium-Ion
Cathode materials-Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2)Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2)-
Anode materials-GraphiteGraphite-
Number of cells-9696360
Cell nominal voltage-3.6 V3.6 V-
Cell cutoff voltage-2.5 V2.5 V-
Number of modules---30
Battery voltage358 V398.5 V398.5 V800 V
Energy density146.3 Wh/kg---
Weight976.65 lb
443 kg		903.9 lb
410 kg		903.9 lb
410 kg		1049.4 lb
476 kg
Volume289.0 l
10.21 ft3
0.29 m3		---
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, mid-rearUnder the floor, mid-rearUnder the floor, middle
CoolingLiquid-based coolant circulationLiquid-based coolant circulation
Heat pump		Liquid-based coolant circulation
Heat pump		Liquid-based coolant circulation
Heat pump
Additional informationCapacity - 180.9 Ah
Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg
Optional battery heating
12V battery capacity - 60 Ah		Battery conditioning
400V system
Exterior Vehicle to Load (V2L) capability
1P96S configuration - 1 parallel cell group (1P) and 96 series-connected cells (96S)		Battery conditioning
400V system
Exterior Vehicle to Load (V2L) capability
1P96S configuration - 1 parallel cell group (1P) and 96 series-connected cells (96S)		Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah
Battery preconditioning
400V-800V charging infrastructure support
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) - 3.6 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portType 1 CCS1Type 2 CCS2Type 2 CCS2Type 2 CCS2

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeAC 11 kW
DC 85 kW		AC 10.4 kW
DC 100 kW		AC 10.8 kW
DC 100 kW		AC 11 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 350 kW

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeDC 350 kW, 0:43
DC 85 kW, 0:43
DC 100 kW, 0:45
DC 50 kW, 1:05
AC 7 kW, 9:05		DC 100 kW, 0:41
AC 10.8 kW, 6:05		DC 100 kW, 0:41
AC 10.8 kW, 6:05		DC 350 kW, 0:18
DC 50 kW, 0:58
AC 11 kW, 7:16

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features---12V socket in front (S)
230V socket under the rear seat bench (S)
Aluminum pedals (O)
Active Blind Spot Assist (BCA) (S)
Active Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (S)
Alarm system (S)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBV) (S)
Approach warning for vehicle ahead (LVDA) (S)
Automatic emergency call system (eCall) (S)
Autonomous Emergency Brake Assist with crossing function (O)
Autonomous Emergency Brake Assist with cyclisty detection (FCA-Cyc.) (S)
Autonomous Emergency Brake Assist with evasive manoeuvre function (O)
Autonomous Emergency Brake Assist with front collision warning (FCA) (S)
Autonomous Emergency Brake Assist with lane change function (O)
Autonomous Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian detection (FCA-Ped.) (S)
Autonomous Emergency Brake Assist with turning function (O)
Belt tensioners and belt force limiters at the front (S)
Center airbag between driver and front passenger (S)
Central locking system with radio remote control (S)
Child locks on the rear doors (manual) (S)
Curtain airbags reaching into the rear (S)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (S)
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) (S)
Electronic immobilizer (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Front airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
Front and rear parking sensors (S)
Heat pump (S)
Height adjustable headrests for rear seats (S)
Height and length adjustable headrests for driver and front passenger (S)
Height-adjustable seat belts in front (S)
High Beam Assist (HBA) (S)
Highway Assist (HDA) (S)
Highway Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (O)
Hill Start Assist (HAC) (S)
Intelligent Traffic Sign Recognition (ISLA) (S)
Lane Following Assist (LFA) (S)
Multi-Collision Brake (MCB) (S)
Navigation-based adaptive cruise control with distance control and stop function (NSCC) (S)
Rain sensor (S)
Rear Occupants Aler (sensor-based) (O)
Rear parking camera (S)
Rear Seats Alarm (RSA) (S)
Safe Exit Warning (S)
Seat belt reminders on all seats (S)
Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
Smart key system with start/stop button (S)
Three-point belt system on all seats (S)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
12.25-inch digital gauge cluster (S)
12.25-inch multi-touch infotainment screen (S)
2 USB ports front and 2 USB ports rear (S)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S)
Bluelink connected car services (S)
Bluetooth (S)
Bose sound system (O)
Digital radio reception (DAB+) (S)
Head-Up Display (O)
LIVE Services (S)
Qi wireless charging tray for mobiles (S)
Rear Cross Traffic Collission Assist (RCCA) (S)
6 x speakers (S)
Automatic interior misting control (S)
Rear air vents (S)
Two-zone automatic climate control (S)
60/40 split folding of rear seats (S)
Electrically adjsutable driver's seat and lumbar support (S)
Electrically adjsutable front passenger's seat and lumbar support (O)
Heated front seats (S)
Heated outbound seats on second row (O)
ISOFIX on second row of seats (S)
Manually height adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support (S)
Manually height adjustable front passenger's seat (S)
Rear seat backrest with remote release for folding out of the luggage compartment (S)
Heated two-spoke steering wheel (S)
Leather-wrapper steering wheel with multifunction and shift paddles (S)
Steeriong wheel with LED pixel pattern (O)
Tilt and length adjustable steering column (S)
Auto up/down with pinch protection for rear seats (S)
Automatic down/up windows with anti-trap protection for driver and front passenger (S)
Body-colored and manually unfolding door handles (S)
Door sills in aluminum (O)
Electrically folding door handles (O)
Glass sunroof (O)
Glazed tinted windows (O)
Heat-insulated windscreen (O)
Heated rear window with automatic switch-off (S)
High-Gloss Black windows trim (S)
power tailgate with easy-open function (S)
Power windows (S)
Privacy glass rear (O)
Sun visors with illuminated mirror for driver and front passenger (S)
Windscreen with acoustic laminated glass (S)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S)
Heated and body-colored side mirrors (S)
High-Gloss Black of side mirrors' underside (S)
Manually dimmable rearview mirror (S)
Power-adjustable and power-folding side mirrors (S)
Customizable two-tone ambient lighting (O)
Full LED taillights in pixel design (S)
LED DRLs (S)
LED interior lighting front/rear (S)
LED lights in frunk (S)
LED lights in rear trunk (S)
LED rear fog light (S)
Light sensor (S)
Matrix LED headlights (O)
Rear spoiler with 3rd brake light (S)
Two-tone LED ambient lighting (O)
Cloth (S)

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional informationThere could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters.3rd Generation K Platform (K3)3rd Generation K Platform (K3)Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP)
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