Hyundai Kona Electric vs Zeekr X

The Hyundai Kona Electric starts from $54,000 before on-road costs, while the Zeekr X opens at $49,900. That makes the Zeekr X the more affordable entry point by $4,100.

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 $54,890 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 Zeekr X 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 91% for the Zeekr X.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Zeekr X packs more ADAS features with 9 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 7 in the Zeekr X. The Zeekr X 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 Zeekr X gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Kona Electric stands out with heated front seats that you will not find on the Zeekr X. The Zeekr X counters with panoramic roof, Yamaha audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Kona Electric gets cloth upholstery while the Zeekr X 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 Zeekr X responds with a Electric making 250kW and 373Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Zeekr X has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Zeekr X is 4.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 61kWh (Zeekr X), giving WLTP ranges of 395km and 540km. DC fast charging peaks at 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric) vs 230kW (Zeekr X).

The Hyundai Kona Electric measures 4,350mm long on a 2,660mm wheelbase, 82mm shorter than the Zeekr X at 4,432mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Zeekr X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric and 404L in the Zeekr X, giving the Hyundai Kona Electric a 3L advantage.

For towing, the Zeekr X 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 5 years / 200,000km (Zeekr X). Both match on warranty length.