Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV3

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Resale, warranty & insurance — side by side

Edmunds and KBB compare specs. We compare the three things that actually move dollars over the ownership cycle.

2-Year Resale Retention
Hyundai Kona Electric
81.1% 2024 model · $27,200 avg used · A-
Kia EV3
92% 2025 model · $28,500 avg used · A
Kia EV3 holds value better by 10.9 percentage points at 2 years.
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Battery Warranty
Hyundai Kona Electric
10 yr / 100,000 mi 70% SOH floor · transferable
Kia EV3
10 yr / 100,000 mi 70% SOH floor · transferable
Identical battery warranty — 10 years / 100,000 miles.
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Annual Insurance (US Avg)
Hyundai Kona Electric
$2,220/yr Vermont: $950 · Michigan: $3,900
Kia EV3
$2,100/yr Vermont: $1,000 · Michigan: $4,200
Kia EV3 is cheaper to insure by $120/yr on average.
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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV3: Which EV Should You Buy?

Choosing between the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia EV3? Use the interactive comparison above to see how they stack up on range, price, performance, and charging speed. Whether you searched "Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia EV3" or "Kia EV3 vs Hyundai Kona Electric" — same comparison, picked apart trim-by-trim. Select different trims to compare specific configurations.

Quick reference: this page covers the head-to-head between the Hyundai Kona Electric and the Kia EV3 (the reverse "Kia EV3 vs Hyundai Kona Electric" matchup is the same comparison from the opposite vehicle's perspective). Both directions land here.

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