Kia Niro EV vs Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh
Battery, Range & Charging Cost Comparison — 2023 vs 2023
Kia
Niro EV
VS
Hyundai
Kona Electric 65 kWh
Specification
Kia Niro EV
Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh
Energy & Range
| Capacity | 64.8 kWh | 65.4 kWh |
| City range | 430 km | 514 km |
| Highway range | 365 km | 430 km |
| City consumption | 15.1 kWh/100km | 12.7 kWh/100km |
| Hwy consumption | 17.7 kWh/100km | 15.2 kWh/100km |
Charging
| AC charge | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| DC charge (peak) | 85 kW | 100 kW |
| 10→90% AC | 7h 24min | 4h 45min |
| 10→90% DC | 45 min | 44 min |
| Battery warranty | 7 yr | 8 yr |
Battery
| Chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Pack voltage | 400V | 400V |
| Cell format | Prismatic NCM | Pouch NMC |
| Architecture | Niro EV platform 400V | Hyundai EV platform |
Charging Cost Comparison
| $0.15/kWh — cost/km | $0.025 | $0.021 |
| $0.15/kWh — fill cost | $7.78 | $7.85 |
| $0.3/kWh — cost/km | $0.049 | $0.042 |
| $0.3/kWh — fill cost | $15.55 | $15.70 |
| ₺4/kWh — cost/km | ₺0.656 | ₺0.558 |
| ₺4/kWh — fill cost | ₺207.36 | ₺209.28 |
Mixed consumption (city+highway avg). Fill = 10→90% usable capacity × price/kWh.
Which is better: Kia Niro EV or Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh?
The Kia Niro EV (2023) has a 64.8 kWh NMC battery, 430 km city range, and 85 kW DC charging. 10→90% DC takes 45 min, AC takes 7h 24min.
The Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh (2023) has a 65.4 kWh NMC battery, 514 km city range, and 100 kW DC charging. 10→90% DC takes 44 min, AC takes 4h 45min.
Hyundai Kona Electric 65 kWh leads on city range by 84 km. It also has faster DC charging.
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