Hyundai
Kona Electric
4/11 winsEx-showroom₹23.84–24.03L
On-road₹24.64L
Kona ElectricvsAtto 3
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Atto 3
6/11 winsEx-showroom₹24.90–27.60L
On-road₹25.73L
Get the Atto 3 — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. Pick the Kona Electric if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Atto 3
Atto 3 leads on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. Kona Electric is the closest alternative, ahead on price.
On-road priceLower is better
Kona Electric₹24.64LBest in this comparison
Atto 3₹25.73L
Claimed range
Kona Electric452 km
Atto 3521 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
Kona Electric8.7 kWh/100 km
Atto 311.6 kWh/100 km
Boot space
Kona Electric332 L
Atto 3440 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Kona Electric57 min
Atto 350 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Kona ElectricNot rated
Atto 35 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Kona ElectricAtto 3
Claimed range
Kona Electric452km
Atto 3Best in this comparison521km
On-road priceDelhi
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹24.64L
Atto 3₹25.73L
Battery
Kona Electric39.2kWh
Atto 360.5kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Kona Electric57min
Atto 3Best in this comparison50min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Kona Electric9.7s
Atto 3Best in this comparison7.3s
Power
Kona Electric100kW
Atto 3Best in this comparison150kW
Boot space
Kona Electric332L
Atto 3Best in this comparison440L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Kona ElectricNot rated
Atto 35 ★ Euro NCAP
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.
Kona Electric 2Atto 3 4Tie / no winner 2
Value
Kona Electric
₹24.64L — ₹1.09L less on-road than the Atto 3.
Range
Atto 3
521 km — 69 km more claimed range than the Kona Electric.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
Atto 3
7.3 s — 2.4 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Kona Electric.
DC fast charging
Atto 3
109 km — 26 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Kona Electric.
Home charging
Kona Electric
6.1 h — 2.9 h faster to a full AC charge than the Atto 3.
Space
Atto 3
440 L — 108 L more boot space than the Kona Electric.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Kona Electric
Kona Electric 80%Atto 3 20%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹24.64L
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
Kona Electric316–362km
Atto 3Best in this comparison365–417km
Atto 3 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Kona Electric83km / 15 min
Atto 3Best in this comparison109km / 15 min
Atto 3 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
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison74km / hour
Atto 358km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Kona Electric soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Kona Electric₹0.82/km
Atto 3₹1.09/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Kona Electric₹5,451
Atto 3Best in this comparison₹4,939
You pay the least for each km of range with the Atto 3.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Kona Electric8 yrs/ 1,60,000 km
Atto 38 yrs/ 1,50,000 km
Kona Electric and Atto 3 publish battery cover.
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 settingsKona Electric
₹25.23L
Atto 3
₹26.52L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
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Loan on the on-road price
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹41,399Loan ₹19,71,216 · interest ₹5,12,736
Atto 3₹43,234Loan ₹20,58,560 · interest ₹5,35,455
The Kona Electric costs ₹1,834 less a month than the Atto 3.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Kona Electric₹978₹0.82/km
Atto 3₹1,310₹1.09/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹87,071 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Kona Electric | Atto 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹23,84,000 | ₹24,90,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹71,520 | ₹74,700 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹24,64,020 | ₹25,73,200 |
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.
Kona ElectricAtto 3
The Atto 3 is the longest — 275 mm longer than the Kona Electric.
Length
4,180 mm
4,455 mm
Width
1,800 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,570 mm
1,615 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2,720 mm
Ground clearance
—
175 mm
Boot space
332 L
440 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Kona ElectricAtto 3
SpecificationKona ElectricAtto 3
Battery & range4 specs · 4 differ
Battery Capacityi39.2 kWh (gross)60.5 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedLFP Blade Battery
Rangei452 km521 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi8.7 kWh/100km11.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 3 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i57 min50 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)6.1 hrBest in this comparison9 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadYesNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
Power100 kW150 kWBest in this comparison
Torque395 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison310 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h9.7s7.3sBest in this comparison
Top Speed167 km/hBest in this comparison160 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Not published
Drive LayoutNot publishedFWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 6 differ
Length4180 mm4455 mm
Width1800 mm1875 mm
Height1570 mm1615 mm
Wheelbase2600 mm2720 mm
Ground ClearanceNot published175 mm
Boot Space332 L440 LBest in this comparison
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot publishedNot published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publishedNot published
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (ANCAP, 2019 — rating expired)5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
AirbagsNot publishedNot published
ADASNot publishedNot 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 · 3 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 Warranty3 yrs6 yrs / 1,50,000 kmBest in this comparison
Battery Warranty8 yrs / 1,60,000 km8 yrs / 1,50,000 km
Motor WarrantyNot published8 yrs / 1,50,000 km
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 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: Smallest boot here (332 L)
BYD Atto 3
- +Pro: Blade Battery fire-safety tech
- +Pro: Quirky guitar-string door trim
- +Pro: 521 km range
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹25.73L)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (9 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Kona Electric or Atto 3?
The Atto 3 claims the most at 521 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 — ₹1.09L less than the Atto 3.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Atto 3 adds the most range — about 109 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 50 min). On a home AC charger the Kona Electric is quickest to full, at 6.1 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Atto 3 has the biggest boot (440 L) and the longest wheelbase (2,720 mm). The Atto 3 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.