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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf

Comparing the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric (from $32,975) with the 2026 Nissan Leaf (from $29,990). The Kona Electric offers 200 miles of range while the Leaf offers 303 miles.

Quick Take

Hyundai Kona Electric hauls the most gear, while Nissan Leaf 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
Nissan Leaf

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Nissan Leaf

Fastest Charger

  • 35 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 150 kW peak charging speed
  • NACS charging port
  • Up to 303 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$32,975 - $41,150
$29,990 - $38,990
Range
200-261 miles
259-303 miles
Horsepower
133-201 hp
214 hp
0-60 mph
7.6-8 sec
6.8 sec
Battery Size
48.6-64.8 kWh
75 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
101-107 mph
98 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
43 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
4.9 hrs (0-100%)
7.5 hrs (0-100%)
Length
171.5"
173.4"
Width
71.9"
71.3"
Height
61.4"
61.3"
Cargo Capacity
63.7 cu ft
55.5 cu ft

Hyundai Kona Electric vs Nissan Leaf: Which Should You Buy?

The Nissan Leaf starts at $29,990, undercutting the Hyundai Kona Electric ($32,975) by about $3,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Nissan Leaf covers up to 303 miles, 42 more than the Hyundai Kona Electric's maximum of 261. At a DC fast charger, the Nissan Leaf goes from 10-80% in about 35 minutes vs 43 for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

The Hyundai Kona Electric offers 63.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 55.5 for the Nissan Leaf.

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

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