Hyundai Kona Electric vs MG IM6

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $54,000 before on-road costs, while the MG IM6 opens at $55,450. That makes the Hyundai Kona Electric the more affordable entry point by $1,450.

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 $59,400 and $60,995 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.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai Kona Electric features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG IM6 gets a 26.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG IM6 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Hyundai Kona Electric does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona Electric gets cloth upholstery while the MG IM6 offers synthetic leather.

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 MG IM6 responds with a Electric making 217kW and 450Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The MG IM6 has the clear power advantage at 217kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG IM6 is 3.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 75kWh (MG IM6), giving WLTP ranges of 395km and 450km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 153kW (MG IM6).

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 554mm shorter than the MG IM6 at 4,904mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG IM6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 665L in the MG IM6, giving the MG IM6 a 304L advantage.

For towing, the MG IM6 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 7 years (MG IM6). The MG IM6 has longer coverage.