With very similar prices, dimensions, features, range and sizes, it’s hard not to compare the Chevrolet Bolt EV with the Hyundai KONA Electric.

Moreover, both electric cars have plenty of internal components made by LG Chem.

Let’s see some differences between them.

Car Chevrolet Bolt EV – Opel Ampera-e Hyundai KONA Electric (Premium) Hyundai KONA Electric (Lite) Length (mm) 4.165 4.180 4.180 Width (mm) 1.765 1.800 1.800 Height (mm) 1.610 1.570 1.570 Wheelbase (mm) 2.600 2.600 2.600 Curb weight (kg) 1.620 1.685 1.540 Maximum power (PS) 204 (150 kW) 204 (150 kW) 136 (100 kW) Maximum torque 360 Nm 395 Nm 395 Nm Battery (advertised capacity) 60 kWh 64 kWh 39,2 kWh Thermal Management System (TMS) Liquid active thermal control Liquid active thermal control Liquid active thermal control Heat pump No Yes Yes Combined range 383 km (238 miles) 406 km (252 miles) 254 km (158 miles) City range 411 km (255 miles) 444 km (276 miles) 282 km (175 miles) Highway range 349 km (217 miles) 359 km (223 miles) 221 km (137 miles) Combined efficiency 5,5 km/kWh 5,6 km/kWh 5,8 km/kWh City efficiency 6 km/kWh 6,2 km/kWh 6,5 km/kWh Highway efficiency 5,1 km/kWh 5 km/kWh 5,1 km/kWh DC fast charging (0 to 80 %) 1 hour 54 minutes 54 minutes Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes Yes Lane Assist Yes Yes Yes Adaptive Cruise Control No Yes Yes Head-up Display No Yes Yes Headlights HID Bi-Xenon Full-LED Full-LED

Notice that the South Korean test cycle is almost identical to the one used by the EPA in the USA, this means that the range and efficiency figures are very realistic. Moreover, EPA figures measure plug-to-wheels consumption, this means that the on-board charger efficiency matters.

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Hyundai KONA Electric

Undoubtedly, these are two great electric cars, but unfortunately they are produced in extremely low numbers. Anyway, since they are now on sale in South Korea it’ll be interesting to see in the coming months which one will sell better.

More info:

https://www.hyundai.com/kr/ko/vehicles/kona-electric/specifications

http://www.chevrolet.co.kr/ev/boltev-specification.gm