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BMW iX vs Hyundai Kona Electric

Comparing the 2026 BMW iX (from $75,150) with the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (from $32,975). The iX offers 279 miles of range while the Kona Electric offers 200 miles.

Quick Take

BMW iX is quickest off the line, while Hyundai Kona Electric wins on price.

BMW iX

2026SUV

BMW iX

Quickest 0-60

  • 0-60 mph as quick as 3.6s
  • Up to 650 hp
  • 155 mph top speed
Hyundai Kona Electric

2025SUV

Hyundai Kona Electric

Best Value

  • Starts at $32,975
  • About $126 per mile of range
  • Up to 261 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$75,150 - $111,500
$32,975 - $41,150
Range
279-364 miles
200-261 miles
Horsepower
402-650 hp
133-201 hp
0-60 mph
3.6-4.9 sec
7.6-8 sec
Battery Size
100.1-113.4 kWh
48.6-64.8 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
124-155 mph
101-107 mph
Towing Capacity
3500 lbs
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
34 min (10-80%)
43 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
9.5 hrs (0-100%)
4.9 hrs (0-100%)
Length
195.5"
171.5"
Width
77.6"
71.9"
Height
67.7"
61.4"
Cargo Capacity
77.9 cu ft
63.7 cu ft

BMW iX vs Hyundai Kona Electric: Which Should You Buy?

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts at $32,975, undercutting the BMW iX ($75,150) by about $42,000.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX covers up to 364 miles, 103 more than the Hyundai Kona Electric's maximum of 261. At a DC fast charger, the BMW iX goes from 10-80% in about 34 minutes vs 43 for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The BMW iX offers 77.9 cu ft of cargo space vs 63.7 for the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Hyundai Kona Electric is also 24 inches shorter than the BMW iX, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the BMW iX if you want the quickest acceleration, or the Hyundai Kona Electric if you want the most for your money.

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