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Hyundai KONA Electric vs Kia EV2
Selected trimAdvanceChange trim319 mi · 65.4 kWh · £35,000
Selected trimAirChange trim281 mi · 61 kWh · £27,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Hyundai KONA Electric leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs, while the Kia EV2 leads on charging speed and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Hyundai KONA Electric if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Kia EV2 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Hyundai KONA Electric leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueHyundai
Hyundai
6.5
Kia
5.1
Motorway Range
Hyundai
5.1
Kia
5.5
Too close to call
FamilyHyundai
Hyundai
6.4
Kia
2.1
ChargingKia
Hyundai
1.4
Kia
4.8
Cost Per MileHyundai
Hyundai
9.1
Kia
8.3
City DrivingKia
Hyundai
6.9
Kia
8.8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Hyundai KONA Electric
Advance
- 38 miles more WLTP range
- 104 litres more boot space
- 60 kW more power
- 1.7s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £35,000 | £27,995 (better) |
| Official range | 319 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| Boot space | 466 L (better) | 362 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 41 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 sec (better) | 9.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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Hyundai KONA Electric
Kia EV2
Length
Hyundai KONA Electric4,355mm
Kia EV24,060mm-295mm
Width
Hyundai KONA Electric1,825mm
Kia EV21,800mm-25mm
Height
Hyundai KONA Electric1,580mm
Kia EV21,575mm-5mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,825 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,100 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m | 10 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 575 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 466 L (better) | 362 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1300 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 27 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Hyundai KONA Electric
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 6 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- At 4,355 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Kia EV2
- At 4,060 mm, shorter than 100% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 6 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Hyundai KONA Electric Advance |  Kia EV2 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.36m | 4.06m-295mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.80m-25mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.10m | Not available |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.57m-5mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.66m | 2.56m-95mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 466L (better) | 362L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1300L | Not available |
| Frunk | 27L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m | 10.02m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,747kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 65.4kWh (better) | 61kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 319 mi (better) | 281 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 101kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £35,000 | £27,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £31,250 (-£3,750) | £24,245 (-£3,750) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2026+ |
* Kia EV2: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 319 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 266 miles (better) | 234 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 41 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 101 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 10.4 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 65.4 kWh (better) | 61 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 sec (better) | 9.5 sec |
| Power | 160 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 255 Nm (better) | 250 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Hyundai KONA Electric
Advance
Kia EV2
Air
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Hyundai KONA Electric
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Hyundai KONA Electric Advance
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users62%
Safety Assist60%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Kia EV2 Air
Kia EV2 Air
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance | Kia EV2Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Hyundai KONA Electric
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Kia EV2
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Hyundai KONA Electric
- £31,9902026Cars2View
- £22,5002024EV ExpertsView
- £15,6952023Drive GreenView
Kia EV2
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai KONA Electric worth the extra £7,005 over the Kia EV2?
The Hyundai KONA Electric costs £7,005 more than the Kia EV2. For that premium it adds 38 miles more WLTP range, 104 litres more boot space and 60 kW more power. The Kia EV2 is not just cheaper - it also offers 49 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Hyundai KONA Electric comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Hyundai KONA Electric or the Kia EV2?
The Kia EV2 is £7,005 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £136 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV2 comes out roughly £6,965 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Hyundai KONA Electric and Kia EV2 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 266 miles for the Hyundai KONA Electric and 234 miles for the Kia EV2 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Hyundai KONA Electric goes roughly 32 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Hyundai KONA Electric or the Kia EV2?
The two are within 25 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV2 and about 575 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai KONA Electric. The Kia EV2 also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Hyundai KONA Electric or the Kia EV2?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 86% battery health for the Hyundai KONA Electric and 84% for the Kia EV2. That gives the Hyundai KONA Electric a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The Hyundai KONA Electric has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia EV2.
Go deeper on each car
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See both cars in our rankings
EVcarsguide scores every verified EV on price, range, family use and running costs. Here is where this pair appears.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .