EV3 vs Kona Electric comparison

By starting price alone, EV3 is ₩3,570,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

EV3 and Kona Electric compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

EV3

What is good

  • Compact SUV size with up to 501km of range on Long Range, giving good efficiency for the price.

What could be better

  • The 2nd row and trunk are smaller than compact-class or larger SUVs, and upper trims approach ₩50,000,000.

EV3 official site

Kona Electric

What is good

  • It is small-SUV sized, the Long Range goes up to 417km, and you can also choose the cheaper Standard battery.

What could be better

  • Range varies by trim and wheels, and upper trims climb to around ₩50,000,000.

Kona Electric official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemEV3Visit siteKona ElectricVisit site
Starting price≈$30,163.46+ (₩39,950,000)Checked on official page≈$32,858.92+ (₩43,520,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classSmallSmall
FuelElectricElectric
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price4,8955,086
Fuel/energy economyCombined about 5.2~5.4km/kWh (varies by trim and wheel size)
  • Long Range 17-inch combined 5.5km/kWh
  • 19-inch 4.7~4.8km/kWh
  • Standard 5.5km/kWh
EV range
  • Standard (58.3kWh) 17-inch 350km
  • 19-inch 347km, Long Range (81.4kWh) up to 501km (17-inch, certified figures from the official catalog)
  • Long Range (64.8kWh) 17-inch 417km
  • 19-inch 364~368km
  • Standard (48.6kWh) 311km (combined)
Power
  • Front motor 150kW (about 204 hp)
  • Long Range dual motor 4WD sold as a separate option
  • Long Range 150kW (204 hp)
  • Standard 99kW (135 hp)
Seats55
Price by trim

₩40.0M~₩49.0M 6 trims

Standard

  • 에어₩40.0M
  • 어스₩43.9M
  • GT-Line₩44.8M

롱레인지

  • 에어₩44.1M
  • 어스₩48.1M
  • GT-Line₩49.0M

₩43.5M~₩50.9M 6 trims

Standard

  • Premium₩43.5M

Electric

  • Modern 플러스₩45.7M

롱레인지

  • Premium₩46.5M
  • N Line Premium₩48.3M
  • Inspiration₩49.9M
  • N Line Inspiration₩50.9M
Good forUsers who want an affordable first EV with long-distance range by using subsidiesPeople who mostly drive in the city and want a reasonably priced small electric SUV
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanySouth KoreaKiaSouth KoreaHyundai
Plans
      Pros
      • Compact SUV size with up to 501km of range on Long Range, giving good efficiency for the price.
      • It is small-SUV sized, the Long Range goes up to 417km, and you can also choose the cheaper Standard battery.
      Cons
      • The 2nd row and trunk are smaller than compact-class or larger SUVs, and upper trims approach ₩50,000,000.
      • Range varies by trim and wheels, and upper trims climb to around ₩50,000,000.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.45 (2026-10-23). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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