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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV6

Comparing the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (from $32,975) with the 2026 Kia EV6 (from $37,900). The Kona Electric offers 200 miles of range while the EV6 offers 237 miles.

Quick Take

Hyundai Kona Electric hauls the most gear, while Kia EV6 charges fastest.

Hyundai Kona Electric

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Hyundai Kona Electric

Most Cargo Space

  • 63.7 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 171.5" long
Kia EV6

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Kia EV6

Fastest Charger

  • 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 258 kW peak charging speed
  • Up to 319 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$32,975 - $41,150
$37,900 - $53,400
Range
200-261 miles
237-319 miles
Horsepower
133-201 hp
167-320 hp
0-60 mph
7.6-8 sec
5.2-8 sec
Battery Size
48.6-64.8 kWh
63-84 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
101-107 mph
115-117 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
2700 lbs
DC Fast Charging
43 min (10-80%)
22 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
4.9 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
171.5"
184.8"
Width
71.9"
74.4"
Height
61.4"
60.8"
Cargo Capacity
63.7 cu ft
50.2 cu ft

Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV6: Which Should You Buy?

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts at $32,975, undercutting the Kia EV6 ($37,900) by about $5,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Kia EV6 covers up to 319 miles, 58 more than the Hyundai Kona Electric's maximum of 261. At a DC fast charger, the Kia EV6 goes from 10-80% in about 22 minutes vs 43 for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The Hyundai Kona Electric offers 63.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 50.2 for the Kia EV6. The Hyundai Kona Electric is also 13 inches shorter than the Kia EV6, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the Hyundai Kona Electric if cargo space is king, or the Kia EV6 if you want the shortest charging stops.

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