Hyundai KONA Electric vs KIA e-Niro
How the Hyundai KONA Electric and the KIA e-Niro compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Hyundai KONA Electric | KIA e-Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 282 mi | 282 mi |
| Usable battery | 65.4 kWh | 64 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.7 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2022 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Hyundai KONA Electric | KIA e-Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 187 mi | 187 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 268 mi | 268 mi |
| Motorway | 220 mi | 220 mi |
| City | 304 mi | 304 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tie
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- Hyundai KONA Electric
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Hyundai KONA Electric or the KIA e-Niro?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Hyundai KONA Electric is rated 282 mi and the KIA e-Niro 282 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 187 mi from the Hyundai KONA Electric and 187 mi from the KIA e-Niro.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.