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Hyundai Kona Electric Vs Kia Niro EV: How Do These Electric SUVs Stack Up?

The battle of the South Korean automakers goes electric.

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By: Steven Loveday

Apr 30, 2020 at 11:47am ET

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The Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV are quite unique. In fact, they're the only two non-luxury electric crossovers on the U.S. market today. Competing models include the Tesla Model Y, which is a premium vehicle that's much more expensive, and the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which is very similar to the Kona Electric crossover, though it's officially categorized as a hatchback.

The Kona and Niro are Korean corporate cousins, so it's no surprise that they have a lot in common. However, Hyundai and Kia were smart not to make them virtually identical. Each electric crossover will appeal to different people for different reasons.

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In short, the Niro is a bit larger and more expensive than the Kona (both come in just under $40,000, however, and are still eligible for the $7,500 U.S. federal EV tax credit). The Niro also comes with a few extra standard features.

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Due to the Niro EV's larger size, it has about 20 fewer miles of EPA-estimated range than the Kona Electric. In terms of performance and efficiency, these two electric crossovers are very similar. If you don't need the extra space, and you want a smaller, more agile crossover, the Kona is probably for you. However, the Niro is going to be more comfortable, practical, and versatile overall.

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Kia Niro EV vs Hyundai Kona EV: Which Electric SUV is Better? + Feature Comparison

Kia Niro EV vs Hyundai Kona EV: Which Electric SUV is Better? + Feature Comparison

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Image & Video Clip Sources:
1. Hyundai Media
2. Kia Media

Data Sources:
1. Hyundai Kona Info: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/

2. Kia Niro Info: https://www.kia.com/us/en

3. Niro & Kona Charging Times: https://ev-database.org/car/1126/Hyun... & https://ev-database.org/car/1260/Kia-...

For even more insights, check out the Kia/Hyundai section of the InsideEVs Forum where our owners' community is sharing their joys and frustrations with these vehicles.

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