Hyundai Kona Electric vs Skoda Enyaq

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $54,000 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Enyaq opens at $59,990. That makes the Hyundai Kona Electric the more affordable entry point by $5,990.

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 $65,989 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.

The Skoda Enyaq holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Kona Electric. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric and 94% for the Skoda Enyaq.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 9 in the Skoda Enyaq. The Skoda Enyaq adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Kona Electric misses.

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 Enyaq gets a 13-inch display and 5.3-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 Enyaq. The Skoda Enyaq counters with head-up display, ventilated seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

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 Enyaq responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Skoda Enyaq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Enyaq is 3.2s 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 Enyaq), giving WLTP ranges of 395km and 575km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 175kW (Skoda Enyaq).

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 308mm shorter than the Skoda Enyaq at 4,658mm (2,766mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Enyaq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 585L in the Skoda Enyaq, giving the Skoda Enyaq a 178L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona Electric leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 300kg 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 Enyaq). The Skoda Enyaq has longer coverage.