Skoda Elroq vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The Skoda Elroq starts from $54,990 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 $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 $60,489 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 Skoda Elroq features a 13-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, 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 Skoda Elroq stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Hyundai Kona Electric counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Skoda Elroq uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 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 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: 82kWh (Skoda Elroq) vs 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 395km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (Skoda Elroq) vs 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric).

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

Boot space is 470L in the Skoda Elroq and 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Elroq) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). The Skoda Elroq has longer coverage.