Hyundai
Kona Electric
3/11 winsEx-showroom₹23.84–24.03L
On-road₹24.64L
Kona ElectricvsIoniq 6
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Ioniq 6
7/11 winsEx-showroom₹55.70–55.70L
On-road₹57.46L
Get the Ioniq 6 — 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
What matters depends on how you drive.
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Ioniq 6
Ioniq 6 leads on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. Kona Electric is the closest alternative, ahead on price and efficiency.
On-road priceLower is better
Kona Electric₹24.64LBest in this comparison
Ioniq 6₹57.46L
Claimed range
Kona Electric452 km
Ioniq 6614 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Kona Electric8.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Ioniq 612.6 kWh/100 km
Boot space
Kona Electric332 L
Ioniq 6401 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Kona Electric57 min
Ioniq 618 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Kona ElectricNot rated
Ioniq 65 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Kona ElectricIoniq 6
Claimed range
Kona Electric452km
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison614km
On-road priceDelhi
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹24.64L
Ioniq 6₹57.46L
Batterygross
Kona Electric39.2kWh
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison77.4kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Kona Electric57min
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison18min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Kona Electric9.7s
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison7.4s
Power
Kona Electric100kW
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison168kW
Boot space
Kona Electric332L
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison401L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Kona ElectricNot rated
Ioniq 65 ★ 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 3Ioniq 6 4Tie / no winner 1
Value
Kona Electric
₹24.64L — ₹32.82L less on-road than the Ioniq 6.
Range
Ioniq 6
614 km — 162 km more claimed range than the Kona Electric.
Efficiency
Kona Electric
8.7 kWh/100 km — 3.9 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Ioniq 6.
Performance
Ioniq 6
7.4 s — 2.3 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Kona Electric.
DC fast charging
Ioniq 6
358 km — 275 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Kona Electric.
Home charging
Kona Electric
6.1 h — 4.4 h faster to a full AC charge than the Ioniq 6.
Space
Ioniq 6
401 L — 69 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 89%Ioniq 6 11%
- 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
Kona Electric316–362km
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison430–491km
Ioniq 6 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
Ioniq 6Best in this comparison358km / 15 min
Ioniq 6 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
Ioniq 658km / 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 ElectricBest in this comparison₹0.82/km
Ioniq 6₹1.18/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
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹5,451
Ioniq 6₹9,358
You pay the least for each km of range with the Kona Electric.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Kona Electric8 yrs/ 1,60,000 km
Ioniq 6Not published
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 settingsKona Electric
₹25.23L
Ioniq 6
₹58.31L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingKona Electric is cheapest to own — ₹33,08,201 less than the Ioniq 6 over five years
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Loan on the on-road price
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹41,399Loan ₹19,71,216 · interest ₹5,12,736
Ioniq 6₹96,535Loan ₹45,96,480 · interest ₹11,95,598
The Kona Electric costs ₹55,135 less a month than the Ioniq 6.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹978₹0.82/km
Ioniq 6₹1,422₹1.18/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹86,399 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Kona Electric | Ioniq 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹23,84,000 | ₹55,70,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹71,520 | ₹1,67,100 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹24,64,020 | ₹57,45,600 |
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 ElectricIoniq 6
The Ioniq 6 is the longest — 675 mm longer than the Kona Electric.
Length
4,180 mm
4,855 mm
Width
1,800 mm
1,880 mm
Height
1,570 mm
1,495 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2,950 mm
Ground clearance
—
141 mm
Boot space
332 L
401 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Kona ElectricIoniq 6
SpecificationKona ElectricIoniq 6
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi39.2 kWh (gross)77.4 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei452 km614 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi8.7 kWh/100km12.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i57 min18 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)6.1 hrBest in this comparison10.5 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 6 differ
Power100 kW168 kWBest in this comparison
Torque395 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison350 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h9.7s7.4sBest in this comparison
Top Speed167 km/h185 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedYes
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutNot publishedRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length4180 mm4855 mm
Width1800 mm1880 mm
Height1570 mm1495 mm
Wheelbase2600 mm2950 mm
Ground ClearanceNot published141 mm
Boot Space332 L401 LBest in this comparison
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published225/55 R18
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (ANCAP, 2019 — rating expired)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
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 · 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 Warranty3 yrsNot published
Battery Warranty8 yrs / 1,60,000 kmNot published
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 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)
Hyundai Ioniq 6
- +Pro: 614 km range
- +Pro: 800V ultra-fast charging
- +Pro: Streamliner aerodynamic design
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹57.46L)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (12.6 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (10.5 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Kona Electric or Ioniq 6?
The Ioniq 6 claims the most at 614 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 — ₹32.82L less than the Ioniq 6. 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 6 adds the most range — about 358 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 18 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 6 has the biggest boot (401 L) and the longest wheelbase (2,950 mm). The Ioniq 6 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.