Comparison between:
- 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh
- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh | 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV SE 48.6 kWh | Model 3 LR AWD |
| Trim | SE 48.6 kWh | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Market | North America | North America |
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 | Meta Blue Neoteric Yellow Ecotronic Grey Atlas White Mirage Green Cyber Gray Abyss Black | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.3 in 4350 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1826 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in 2660 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 861 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in 973 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.2 in 1402 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in 925 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 722.0 l 25.50 ft3 0.72 m3 | 561.0 l 19.81 ft3 0.56 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg |
| Roof load | 220.46 lb 100 kg | - |
| Payload | 1080.27 lb 490 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4651.75 lb 2110 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | DU Cat 2 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5400 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL | - |
| Additional information | Smart Regenerative System | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive 3D7 is the code for the new hairpin motor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
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 | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 559 Nm 57.0 kgm 412.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.50 s | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 200.0 mi / 321.8 km | EPA, CMB: 357.9 mi / 576.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 134 MPGe EPA, CMB: 26 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 131 MPGe EPA, HWY: 126 MPGe |
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 | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9 |
| 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) Telescopic 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) Telescopic 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 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 96H | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 48.6 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR21700A |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 72 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 269 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 767.87 lb 348.3 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Battery conditioning 400V system 1P72S configuration - 1 parallel cell group (1P) and 72 series-connected cells (72S) | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L (E3LD)) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.8 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 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, 0:43 AC 10.8 kW, 4:55 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Sentry mode (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 13 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Wiper defroster (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh | 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |

