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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 2/19

Hyundai

Kona Electric
Not yet rated

₹23.84 - 24.03L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹24.64L

Range
452 km
Battery
39.2 kWh
Fast Charge
57 min
VS
Wins 7/19

Hyundai

Ioniq 9
Not yet rated

₹1.20 - 1.30Cr

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹1.24Cr

Range
606 km
Battery
110.3 kWh
Fast Charge
24 min
VS
Ioniq 9 wins 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

Kona Electric

Longest Range

Ioniq 9

Fastest Charging

Ioniq 9

Lowest Running Cost

Kona Electric

Best Performance

Ioniq 9

Editor's Pick

Ioniq 9

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueKona Electric
  • Longest RangeIoniq 9
  • Fastest ChargingIoniq 9
  • Lowest Running CostKona Electric
  • Best PerformanceIoniq 9
  • Editor's PickIoniq 9

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Hyundai39.2 kWh (gross)
  • Hyundai110.3 kWh (gross)

Range

  • Hyundai452 km
  • Hyundai606 km

Power

  • Hyundai100 kW
  • Hyundai230 kW

Torque

  • Hyundai395 Nm (at motor)
  • Hyundai605 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • Hyundai167 km/h
  • Hyundai200 km/h

Acceleration

  • Hyundai9.7s (0-100)
  • Hyundai6.7s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Hyundai57 min (10-80%)
  • Hyundai24 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Hyundai8.7 kWh/100km
  • Hyundai18.2 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentKona ElectricIoniq 9
Ex-showroom Price₹23,84,000₹1,20,00,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹71,520₹3,60,000
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹24,64,020₹1,23,68,500

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹19,71,216

Monthly EMI

₹41,399

Total Interest

₹5,12,736

Total Cost

₹29,76,756

Battery

Specification comparison of Kona Electric, Ioniq 9
SpecificationKona ElectricIoniq 9
Battery Capacity39.2 kWh (gross)110.3 kWh (gross)
Range452 km606 km

Charging

Specification comparison of Kona Electric, Ioniq 9
SpecificationKona ElectricIoniq 9
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)57 min24 min(winner)
AC Home Charging (full)6.1 hr(winner)13 hr
Vehicle to LoadYesYes

Performance

Specification comparison of Kona Electric, Ioniq 9
SpecificationKona ElectricIoniq 9
Power100 kW230 kW(winner)
Torque395 Nm (at motor)605 Nm (at motor)(winner)
0-100 km/h9.7s6.7s(winner)
Top Speed167 km/h200 km/h(winner)
Regenerative BrakingNot availableYes
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutNot availableAWD

Ownership Cost

Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.

ComponentKona ElectricIoniq 9
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹9,991₹20,968
Annual Insurance (est.)₹71,520₹3,60,000
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery Warranty8 yrs / 1,60,000 kmNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹28,00,054₹1,39,13,340

Running Cost

Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.

Charging Cost Calculator

Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.

Monthly Cost

₹1,512

Yearly Cost

₹18,138

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹82,662

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹55,462

Dimensions

Specification comparison of Kona Electric, Ioniq 9
SpecificationKona ElectricIoniq 9
Length4180 mm5060 mm
Width1800 mm1980 mm
Height1570 mm1790 mm
Wheelbase2600 mm3130 mm
Ground ClearanceNot available177 mm
Boot Space332 LNot available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-link (5-link)

Safety

Specification comparison of Kona Electric, Ioniq 9
SpecificationKona ElectricIoniq 9
NCAP Rating5 Stars (ANCAP, 2019 — rating expired)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2025)
ADASNot availableYes

Features

Warranty

Specification comparison of Kona Electric, Ioniq 9
SpecificationKona ElectricIoniq 9
Vehicle Warranty3 yrsNot available
Battery Warranty8 yrs / 1,60,000 kmNot available

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Kona Electric

Atlas White

Ioniq 9

Atlas White

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

Kona Electric

Pros

  • 452 km range
  • Bose premium sound
  • Vehicle-to-load support

Cons

  • Lower range than the Ioniq 9
  • Lower battery than the Ioniq 9
  • Lower power than the Ioniq 9
  • Lower torque than the Ioniq 9

Ioniq 9

Pros

  • Three-row flagship with 6/7-seat layouts
  • 606 km WLTP range
  • Level 2 ADAS suite

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the Kona Electric
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the Kona Electric

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

Kona Electric

The Kona Electric leads on ex-showroom (starting), ac home charging (full). It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

Ioniq 9

The Ioniq 9 leads on range, battery, power. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

Kona Electric

Overall

6.3

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

Ioniq 9

Overall

4.6

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Ioniq 9

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Which one should you buy?

Kona Electric

Best Value

Ioniq 9

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