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Hyundai KONA or Tesla Model Y?

What are the main differences between the Hyundai KONA and the Tesla Model Y?

Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.

Hyundai KONA

From-price
€33,995 (price list 19 October 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Hybrid, Electric
Range (WLTP)
380–510 km
Power
99–150 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
39 min
Boot space
466 litres
Euro NCAP
4 of 5 stars (2023)
Versions in the price list
18

Tesla Model Y

From-price
€40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Electric
Range (WLTP)
534–657 km
Power
220–461 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
not confirmed in an official source
Boot space
420 litres (ANWB measurement)
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2025)
Versions in the price list
5

How do the versions of the Hyundai KONA and the Tesla Model Y compare?

The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.

Comparison of Hyundai KONA KONA Electric 48,6 kWh Pure Edition, Hyundai KONA KONA Electric 64,8 kWh Pure Edition, Tesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard): price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureHyundai KONA KONA Electric 48,6 kWh Pure EditionHyundai KONA KONA Electric 64,8 kWh Pure EditionTesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard)
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026€33,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 19 October 2026€36,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 19 October 2026€40,990Prijs Nederland zoals getoond in het EV Database NL-overzicht (oktober 2026, 'Bestelbaar sinds augustus 2026'); de pagina vermeldt niet wat de prijs omvat, en EV Database toont dezelfde € 40.990 ook voor de vorige uitvoering ('Uit productie (oktober 2025 - augustus 2026)'). Officiële Tesla Prijslijst January 2026 noemde voor 'STANDARD - Achterwielaandrijving' € 39.990 als consumentenadviesprijs inclusief bpm, 21% btw, bestemmings- en documentatiekosten € 980 en verwijderingsbijdrage € 20; ANWB (28-01-2026) en EV Update (04-02-2026) noemen ook € 39.990. Autoreview (s31, 02-05-2026) meldt: "Deze week zijn alle uitvoeringen van de Tesla Model Y 1000 euro duurder geworden. Met als gevolg dat de instapversie van 39.990 euro voortaan 40.990 euro moet kosten."; een exacte dag van de verhoging is niet gevonden. · according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026
Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026€33,000€36,000not confirmed in an official source
Specifications
PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026Electric, Front-wheel driveElectric, Front-wheel driveElectric, Rear-wheel drive
PowerdiffersSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 202699 kW (135 hp)150 kW (204 hp)220 kW (299 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; EV Update, 10 October 20259.9 s8.2 s7.2 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026380 km14.6 kWh/100 km510 km14.7 kWh/100 km534 km13.1 kWh/100 km
Battery capacity (net)differsSource: EV Update, 10 October 2025not confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source60 kWh
AC chargingSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; EV Update, 10 October 202511 kW11 kW11 kW
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: ANWB, 28 January 2026not confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source175 kW
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 202639 min39 minnot confirmed in an official source
Kerb weightdiffersSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 20261,685 kg1,790 kg1,981 kg
Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026300 kg750 kg1,600 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; ANWB, 7 November 2025466 l466 l420 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 20264,350 × 1,825 × 1,570 mm4,350 × 1,825 × 1,570 mm4,790 × 1,920 × 1,620 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 6 December 2023; Euro NCAP, 19 November 20254 of 5 stars (2023)4 of 5 stars (2023)5 of 5 stars (2025)
Costs (computed)
Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026€505€6,060 a year on €33,000€560€6,720 a year on €36,000not confirmed in an official source
Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026€196 – €214all provinces, 2026€214 – €234all provinces, 2026€252 – €276all provinces, 2026
Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: Hyundai Motor Netherlands, 19 October 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026€3.7914.6 kWh/100 km€3.8214.7 kWh/100 km€3.4013.1 kWh/100 km

When do you choose the Hyundai KONA and when the Tesla Model Y?

Choose the Hyundai KONA if…

  • you want a compact SUV with a hybrid or fully electric drivetrain;
  • you want plenty of rear-seat room in a car 4.35 metres long (roomy for the class according to ANWB);
  • you want the 64.8 kWh electric version for a WLTP range of up to 510 km.

From our review of the Hyundai KONA

Choose the Tesla Model Y if…

  • You want a roomy electric SUV: ANWB measured 420 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and also mentions a front boot.
  • You regularly tow a trailer or caravan: RDW lists 1,600 kg braked towing capacity for all versions.
  • You drive many kilometres and value low energy use: 131 to 162 Wh/km according to RDW, depending on the version.
  • Price matters to you: the entry version starts at € 40,990 (EV Database, checked on 26 October 2026).

From our review of the Tesla Model Y

These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.

What do the Hyundai KONA and the Tesla Model Y cost per month?

Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Hyundai KONA costs per month: electricity about €47 (WLTP consumption 14.6 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €72 – €78 depending on the province, together €119 – €126 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Tesla Model Y costs per month: electricity about €43 (WLTP consumption 13.1 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €135 – €144 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

Monthly costs of the Hyundai KONA and the Tesla Model Y in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
Hyundai KONAKONA Electric 48,6 kWh Pure Edition€47€72 – €78€119 – €126
Tesla Model YModel Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard)€43€92 – €101€135 – €144

Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.

Are there used Hyundai KONA or Tesla Model Y cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the Hyundai KONA and the Tesla Model Y cost?

The Hyundai KONA costs from €33,995 (price list 19 October 2026) and the Tesla Model Y from €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026).

Which goes further, the Hyundai KONA or the Tesla Model Y?

According to WLTP the Hyundai KONA manages 380–510 km and the Tesla Model Y 534–657 km. The Tesla Model Y goes the furthest.

How big is the boot of the Hyundai KONA and the Tesla Model Y?

The boot of the Hyundai KONA holds 466 litres and the Tesla Model Y 420 litres (ANWB measurement). The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.

How safe are the Hyundai KONA and the Tesla Model Y according to Euro NCAP?

The Hyundai KONA scored 4 of 5 stars (2023 test) and the Tesla Model Y 5 of 5 stars (2025 test). The test years differ.

Where can you read more about the Hyundai KONA and the Tesla Model Y?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. RDW (Open Data): Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Hyundai personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (SoQL-query) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. RDW (Open Data): Gekentekende voertuigen: zitplaatsen en catalogusprijs-bereik per Hyundai-model, nieuw 2026 (SoQL-query) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. Hyundai Motor Netherlands: Hyundai KONA Hybrid - Prijslijst per 19 oktober 2026 (MPIKONAHEV2607) (document date 19 October 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. Hyundai Motor Netherlands: Hyundai KONA Electric (MY27) - Prijslijst per 19 oktober 2026 (MPIKONAEV2610) (document date 19 October 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. Hyundai Motor Netherlands: Hyundai KONA Electric Business Editions (MY27) - Prijslijst per 19 oktober 2026 (document date 19 October 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. Euro NCAP: Hyundai KONA 2023 safety rating (document date 6 December 2023, checked on 26 October 2026)
  7. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Tesla personenauto's 2026 YTD per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
  8. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Tesla Model 3/Model Y nieuw geregistreerd vanaf 2026-06-01, per kenteken (massa, maten, trekgewicht, zitplaatsen, topsnelheid; laagst geprijsde exemplaren per variant/uitvoering gebruikt) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  9. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen brandstof (join op kenteken uit s5): netto_max_vermogen_elektrisch, elektrisch_verbruik_enkel_elektrisch_wltp, actie_radius_enkel_elektrisch_wltp (checked on 26 October 2026)
  10. Tesla: Tesla Prijslijst 2026 (PDF, gedrukt 'PRIJSLIJST January 2026'; HTTP Last-Modified 2026-01-09) (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  11. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Premium concurreert nog scherp qua prijs, maar er is meer dan dat (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  12. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard officieel bevestigd voor Nederland: dit zijn de prijzen en specificaties (document date 10 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  13. EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard nu ook met Long Range en 657 km WLTP (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  14. EV Database: EV Database Nederland: overzicht elektrische auto's (Tesla-rijen: status, bereik, verbruik, accu, prijs) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  15. Euro NCAP: Tesla Model Y 2025 safety rating (rating published 2025-11-19) (document date 19 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  16. ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Testrapport (78.4 kWh Premium Long Range RWD) (document date 7 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
  17. ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Review (62.5 kWh Standard RWD) (document date 28 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  18. ANWB: Vergelijk Tesla Model Y Standard & Volkswagen ID.3 Limited Edition (document date 30 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)

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