Hyundai KONA Electric vs KIA Niro EV
How the Hyundai KONA Electric and the KIA Niro EV 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 Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 282 mi | 286 mi |
| Usable battery | 65.4 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.7 kWh/100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Hyundai KONA Electric | KIA Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 187 mi | 190 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 268 mi | 272 mi |
| Motorway | 220 mi | 223 mi |
| City | 304 mi | 309 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- KIA Niro EV
- Further in winter
- KIA Niro EV
- More efficient
- Hyundai KONA Electric
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Hyundai KONA Electric or the KIA Niro EV?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Hyundai KONA Electric is rated 282 mi and the KIA Niro EV 286 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 187 mi from the Hyundai KONA Electric and 190 mi from the KIA Niro EV.
- 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.