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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV3
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Hyundai Kona Electric is £305 cheaper than the Kia EV3 (£31,250 against £31,555).
- The Hyundai Kona Electric goes further: about 240 miles against 200 in typical real-world driving.
- The Kia EV3 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 30 minutes against 37.
- The Hyundai Kona Electric is more efficient (3.7 against 3.6 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Hyundai Kona Electric has the bigger boot: 493 litres against 485.
Side by side
| Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh | Kia EV3 Standard Range 55 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £31,250 | £31,555 |
| Real-world range | 240 mi | 200 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 319 mi | 271 mi |
| Cold motorway range | – | 145 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.7 mi/kWh | 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 65.4 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 105 kW | up to 100 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 37 min | 30 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 493 L | 485 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg | 500 kg |
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,300 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 7.8 s | 7.5 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | No |
| V2L | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Band 1 | Band 2 |
| Brand warranty | 5 years | 7 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh and Kia EV3 Standard Range 55 kWh. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Kona Electric or the Kia EV3?
The Hyundai Kona Electric is £305 cheaper than the Kia EV3 (£31,250 against £31,555).
Which has the longer range, the Hyundai Kona Electric or the Kia EV3?
The Hyundai Kona Electric goes further: about 240 miles against 200 in typical real-world driving.
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