Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Hyundai KONA Electric

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Hyundai KONA Electric contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Hyundai KONA Electric.

When comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EV's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai KONA Electric is a better car than the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranges from $14,444 to $24,988 while a used 2023 Hyundai KONA Electric is priced between $17,297 to $34,803. For a new model, the Chevrolet Bolt EV's price is between $27,430 and $34,567, with the Hyundai KONA Electric priced between $35,343 and $43,655.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Bolt EV loses 65.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai KONA Electric loses 57.8 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai KONA Electric retains 7.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Bolt EV’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA Electric base engine makes 201 horsepower. Both the Bolt EV and the KONA Electric are rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with highway ranges of 259 and 258 miles respectively. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Bolt EV is 7 hours (240V), while the charge time for the KONA Electric is 9.5 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai KONA Electric, a electric SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Bolt EV, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Bolt EV has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.