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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV3

Comparing the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (from $32,975) with the 2027 Kia EV3. The Kona Electric offers 200 miles of range while the EV3 offers 320 miles.

Quick Take

Hyundai Kona Electric hauls the most gear, while Kia EV3 charges fastest.

Hyundai Kona Electric

2025SUV

Hyundai Kona Electric

Most Cargo Space

  • 63.7 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 171.5" long
Kia EV3

2027SUV

Kia EV3
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Fastest Charger

  • 31 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 135 kW peak charging speed
  • NACS charging port
  • Up to 320 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$32,975 - $41,150
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Range
200-261 miles
220-320 miles
Horsepower
133-201 hp
201-288 hp
0-60 mph
7.6-8 sec
7.5-7.7 sec
Battery Size
48.6-64.8 kWh
58.3-81.4 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
101-107 mph
106 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
43 min (10-80%)
31 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
4.9 hrs (0-100%)
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Length
171.5"
169.3"
Width
71.9"
72.8"
Height
61.4"
61.4"
Cargo Capacity
63.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft

Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV3: Which Should You Buy?

In its longest-range configuration the Kia EV3 covers up to 320 miles, 59 more than the Hyundai Kona Electric's maximum of 261. At a DC fast charger, the Kia EV3 goes from 10-80% in about 31 minutes vs 43 for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The Hyundai Kona Electric offers 63.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 26.1 for the Kia EV3.

Bottom line: pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if cargo space is king, or the Kia EV3 if you want the shortest charging stops.

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