Hyundai vs Kia: Who Has the Better EV Lineup?
Should you go to a Hyundai dealer or a Kia dealer when picking out a new EV? Both Hyundai and Kia have strong lineups, including such models as the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Ioniq line has made waves lately with a sporty model lineup and good reviews. But Kia’s EV lineup isn’t far behind. Let’s take a look.
Kia’s EV Lineup
The current Kia EV lineup consists of the EV9, the EV6, and the Niro EV. The Kia EV9 is a midsize SUV with an estimated range of 304 miles, while the EV6 is a compact crossover with an estimated range of 310 miles. Finally, the Niro EV is a compact hatchback with an estimated range of 253 miles.
Kia also has a lineup of hybrid models, including the Sorento Hybrid, the Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, the Carnival MPV Hybrid, the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, and the Sportage Hybrid. If you’re not ready to make the jump to a full EV, the hybrids provide an additional choice.
In terms of prices, the EV9 starts at $54,900, making it the largest and most expensive EV in the lineup. Next is the EV6 with a starting price of $42,600, and the most affordable EV is the Niro EV with a starting price of $39,600.
Hyundai’s EV Lineup
Hyundai’s current EV lineup consists of the high-performance Ioniq 5 N SUV, the Ioniq 6 electric sedan, the Ioniq 5 electric SUV, and the Kona Electric small SUV. Like Kia, Hyundai also offers several of its models in hybrid form, including the Tucson, Santa Fe, Sonata, and Elantra.
With a starting price of $66,100, the Ioniq 5 N performance SUV is Hyundai’s highest-priced EV. However, it boasts 641 horsepower and a long list of track-ready features. The Ioniq 6 electric sedan starts at a more affordable $37,750 and boasts up to 342 miles of range. The regular Ioniq 5 starts at $41,800 and gets up to 303 miles of range. Finally, there’s the affordable Kona Electric with 261 miles of range and a starting price of $32,875.
Comparing Kia and Hyundai’s EV Lineups
Starting with the two most affordable models, the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Kia Niro EV, the Hyundai model has a lower starting price and it has a higher estimated range of 261 miles vs the Kia’s 253 miles. For a small base model, Hyundai has a more efficient option.
In the middle of the lineup is the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. These are both compact crossovers. Again, the Kia model has a higher starting price by roughly $1,000, but it has a slightly longer range than the Hyundai model at 310 miles vs 303.
The Kia lineup features a midsize SUV that Hyundai doesn’t have, offering a respectable range at 304 miles. On the other hand, the Hyundai lineup has an electric sedan in the Hyundai Ioniq 6, not to mention a performance model with the Ioniq 5 N.
As long you don’t need a larger vehicle like the Kia EV9, your Hyundai dealer likely has the stronger EV lineup compared to Kia.