Hyundai Kona Electric vs Subaru Uncharted

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $54,000 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted 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 Subaru Uncharted holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted packs more ADAS features with 8 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 8 in the Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted 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 Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Uncharted counters with 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 Subaru Uncharted 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 Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 4.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted), giving WLTP ranges of 395km and 522km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 150kW (Subaru Uncharted).

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 185mm shorter than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Uncharted generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Hyundai Kona Electric a 4L advantage.

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 5 years (Subaru Uncharted). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Uncharted).