Hyundai Kona Electric vs BYD Atto 3

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 3 opens at $39,990. That makes the BYD Atto 3 the more affordable entry point by $510.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $44,550 and $43,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric and 82% for the BYD Atto 3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Atto 3 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 7 in the BYD Atto 3.

The Hyundai Kona Electric features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Atto 3 gets a 12.8-inch display and 5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Kona Electric stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L that you will not find on the BYD Atto 3. The BYD Atto 3 counters with Apple CarPlay and Dirac audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona Electric gets cloth upholstery while the BYD Atto 3 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 1-zone in the BYD Atto 3.

The Hyundai Kona Electric uses a Electric producing 99kW and 255Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 48.4kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3), giving WLTP ranges of 395km and 345km. DC fast charging peaks at 75kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 80kW (BYD Atto 3).

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 105mm shorter than the BYD Atto 3 at 4,455mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 440L in the BYD Atto 3, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 79L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Atto 3 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3). The BYD Atto 3 has longer coverage.