Hyundai Kona Electric vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Kona Electric stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona Electric gets premium cloth upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Hyundai Kona Electric uses a Electric producing 99kW and 255Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 99kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 370km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,355mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 630mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 374L advantage.

The Hyundai Kona Electric turns in a 10.6 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai Kona Electric costs about $710 a year (14.8 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $389 a year less for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Kona Electric) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Kona Electric: the lower starting price ($46,000 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($710 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 99kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 407L).

The Verdict

Hyundai Kona Electric scores higher, 70 vs 60

The Hyundai Kona Electric scores 70 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 8 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Hyundai Kona Electric ahead by 54 points), performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 54 points), value (Hyundai Kona Electric ahead by 40 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai Kona Electric costs about $389 less (14.8 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Hyundai Kona Electric, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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