HyundaiLeads
Ioniq 9
7/10 winsEx-showroom₹1.20–1.30Cr
On-road₹1.24Cr
Ioniq 9vsKona Electric
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Kona Electric
2/10 winsEx-showroom₹23.84–24.03L
On-road₹24.64L
Get the Ioniq 9 — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. Pick the Kona Electric if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Ioniq 9
Ioniq 9 leads on range, range added per charging stop and acceleration. Kona Electric is the closest alternative, ahead on price and efficiency.
On-road priceLower is better
Ioniq 9₹1.24Cr
Kona Electric₹24.64LBest in this comparison
Claimed range
Ioniq 9606 kmBest in this comparison
Kona Electric452 km
Energy useLower is better
Ioniq 918.2 kWh/100 km
Kona Electric8.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot spaceNot ranked
Ioniq 9Not published
Kona Electric332 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Ioniq 924 minBest in this comparison
Kona Electric57 min
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Ioniq 95 ★ Euro NCAP
Kona ElectricNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Ioniq 9Kona Electric
Claimed range
Ioniq 9Best in this comparison606km
Kona Electric452km
On-road priceDelhi
Ioniq 9₹1.24Cr
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹24.64L
Batterygross
Ioniq 9Best in this comparison110.3kWh
Kona Electric39.2kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Ioniq 9Best in this comparison24min
Kona Electric57min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Ioniq 9Best in this comparison6.7s
Kona Electric9.7s
Power
Ioniq 9Best in this comparison230kW
Kona Electric100kW
Boot space
Ioniq 9Not published
Kona Electric332L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Ioniq 95 ★ Euro NCAP
Kona ElectricNot rated
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Ioniq 9 3Kona Electric 3Tie / no winner 2
Value
Kona Electric
₹24.64L — ₹99.04L less on-road than the Ioniq 9.
Range
Ioniq 9
606 km — 154 km more claimed range than the Kona Electric.
Efficiency
Kona Electric
8.7 kWh/100 km — 9.5 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Ioniq 9.
Performance
Ioniq 9
6.7 s — 3.0 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Kona Electric.
DC fast charging
Ioniq 9
265 km — 182 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Kona Electric.
Home charging
Kona Electric
6.1 h — 6.9 h faster to a full AC charge than the Ioniq 9.
Space
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank boot space.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Kona Electric
Ioniq 9 11%Kona Electric 89%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹24.64L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 8.7 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹25.23L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Ioniq 9Best in this comparison424–485km
Kona Electric316–362km
Ioniq 9 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Ioniq 9Best in this comparison265km / 15 min
Kona Electric83km / 15 min
Ioniq 9 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Ioniq 947km / hour
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison74km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Kona Electric soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Ioniq 9₹1.71/km
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹0.82/km
Kona Electric is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Ioniq 9₹20,410
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹5,451
You pay the least for each km of range with the Kona Electric.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Ioniq 9Not published
Kona Electric8 yrs/ 1,60,000 km
Kona Electric publishes battery cover; check the others with the dealer before you buy.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsIoniq 9
₹1.25Cr
Kona Electric
₹25.23L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingKona Electric is cheapest to own — ₹99,68,971 less than the Ioniq 9 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Ioniq 9₹2,07,809Loan ₹98,94,800 · interest ₹25,73,753
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹41,399Loan ₹19,71,216 · interest ₹5,12,736
The Kona Electric costs ₹1,66,410 less a month than the Ioniq 9.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Ioniq 9₹2,053₹1.71/km
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹978₹0.82/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹82,612 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Ioniq 9 | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1,20,00,000 | ₹23,84,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,60,000 | ₹71,520 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹1,23,68,500 | ₹24,64,020 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Ioniq 9Kona Electric
The Ioniq 9 is the longest — 880 mm longer than the Kona Electric.
Length
5,060 mm
4,180 mm
Width
1,980 mm
1,800 mm
Height
1,790 mm
1,570 mm
Wheelbase
3,130 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
177 mm
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Boot space
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332 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Ioniq 9Kona Electric
SpecificationIoniq 9Kona Electric
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi110.3 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison39.2 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei606 kmBest in this comparison452 km
Efficiencyi18.2 kWh/100km8.7 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i24 minBest in this comparison57 min
AC Home Charging (full)13 hr6.1 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
Power230 kWBest in this comparison100 kW
Torque605 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison395 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h6.7sBest in this comparison9.7s
Top Speed200 km/hBest in this comparison167 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesNot published
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutAWDNot published
Dimensions & space11 specs · 7 differ
Length5060 mm4180 mm
Width1980 mm1800 mm
Height1790 mm1570 mm
Wheelbase3130 mm2600 mm
Ground Clearance177 mmNot published
Boot SpaceNot published332 L
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link (5-link)Not published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2025)5 Stars (ANCAP, 2019 — rating expired)
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASYesNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 2 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot published3 yrs
Battery WarrantyNot published8 yrs / 1,60,000 km
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Hyundai Ioniq 9
- +Pro: Three-row flagship with 6/7-seat layouts
- +Pro: 606 km WLTP range
- +Pro: Level 2 ADAS suite
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹1.24Cr)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (18.2 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (13 h)
Hyundai Kona Electric
- +Pro: 452 km range
- +Pro: Bose premium sound
- +Pro: Vehicle-to-load support
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (452 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (57 min)
- −Con: Slowest to 100 km/h here (9.7 s)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Ioniq 9 or Kona Electric?
The Ioniq 9 claims the most at 606 km, followed by the Kona Electric (452 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Kona Electric has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹24.64L — ₹99.04L less than the Ioniq 9. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Kona Electric works out cheapest at ₹25.23L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Ioniq 9 adds the most range — about 265 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 24 min). On a home AC charger the Kona Electric is quickest to full, at 6.1 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Ioniq 9 has the longest wheelbase (3,130 mm). The Ioniq 9 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.