Subaru Uncharted vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The Subaru Uncharted starts from $59,990 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 $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 $65,989 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.

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 8 in the Subaru Uncharted and 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric. 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 Subaru Uncharted features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Subaru Uncharted stands out with 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 Subaru Uncharted gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai Kona Electric offers cloth.

The Subaru Uncharted uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 252kW and 438Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 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 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: 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted) vs 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 522km and 395km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Uncharted) vs 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric).

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

Boot space is 403L in the Subaru Uncharted and 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, 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 (Subaru Uncharted) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Subaru Uncharted)—.