Hyundai Kona Electric vs Skoda Elroq

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $54,000 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Elroq opens at $54,990. That makes the Hyundai Kona Electric the more affordable entry point by $990.

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 $60,489 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 Skoda Elroq gets a 13-inch display and 5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Kona Electric stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Skoda Elroq. The Skoda Elroq counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Skoda Elroq responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Skoda Elroq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Elroq is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 82kWh (Skoda Elroq), giving WLTP ranges of 395km and 570km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 135kW (Skoda Elroq).

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 138mm shorter than the Skoda Elroq at 4,488mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Elroq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 470L in the Skoda Elroq, giving the Skoda Elroq a 63L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona Electric leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 100kg 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 / 999,999km (Skoda Elroq). The Skoda Elroq has longer coverage.