MG IM6 vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The MG IM6 starts from $55,450 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona Electric opens at $54,000. That makes the Hyundai Kona Electric the more affordable entry point by $1,450.

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 $60,995 and $59,400 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 MG IM6 features a 26.3-inch touchscreen, while the Hyundai Kona Electric gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG IM6 stands out with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona Electric. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG IM6 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai Kona Electric offers cloth.

The MG IM6 uses a Electric producing 217kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona Electric responds with a Electric making 99kW and 255Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The MG IM6 has the clear power advantage at 217kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG IM6 is 3.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75kWh (MG IM6) vs 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 450km and 395km. DC fast charging peaks at 153kW (MG IM6) vs 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric).

The MG IM6 measures 4,904mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase, 554mm longer than the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG IM6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 665L in the MG IM6 and 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, giving the MG IM6 a 304L advantage.

For towing, the MG IM6 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: 7 years (MG IM6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). The MG IM6 has longer coverage.