Many manufacturers try to flaunt modern and stylish cars, each brand armed with an electric version of the model. Many are familiar with the Hyundai Kona, which has an internal combustion engine, but even more surprising was the appearance of the all-electric version of the Kona Electric. Immediately you should think about how Kon's electric crossover will be better than other more famous electric cars, in extreme cases it will come closer to them in terms of characteristics. To do this, we'll compare the new Hyundai Kona Electric, the well-known Tesla Model 3, the updated Chevrolet Bolt, and the classic Nissan Leaf.
So how can the new electric car Kona Electric compete with such well-known models? Let's take a look at 5 key facts. The first thing to consider is the power of the electric motor and the acceleration of the electric car as a whole. The unit of the new Hyundai Kona can produce 201 horses (395 Nm). This is enough to overcome the 96 km / h mark on the speedometer in 6.6 seconds.
The electric car is a split second behind the Nissan Leaf Plus (6.5 seconds) and the Chevrolet Bolt (6.3 seconds). The Chevrolet Bolt electric motor can produce 200 hp. (361 Nm), and the power of the Nissan Leaf is 214 hp. (339 Nm). As for the updated Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, the manufacturer does not specifically disclose information. Rumor has it that the power of Tesla's electric motor is about 265 horses, and it can accelerate to 96 km / h in 5.6 seconds.
It is worth recalling that the Tesla Model 3 Long Range 2017 can produce 271 hp, and it will overcome the 96 km / h mark on the speedometer in 4.8 seconds, although the supply of electricity in the battery will quickly run out. Also keep in mind that the Bolt, Leaf and Kona are front-wheel drive, while the Model 3 is rear-wheel drive. For an additional fee, the buyer will be offered a four-wheel drive with two electric motors.
The next, second parameter, according to which electric cars were compared, is the power reserve. There is especially little difference between the models, so you have nothing to worry about. On average, the new Kona electric car can travel 415 kilometers on a full battery charge. The new Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt have roughly the same stock. For the Leaf, the headroom is 346 kilometers, for the Leaf Plus, the headroom is 363.7 kilometers. If we talk about the more expensive version of Tesla Model 3, then it is able to travel 498.9 kilometers, that is, almost 500 km, the basic version of the third Tesla will be able to travel 354 km, but the updated basic version has stocked up for 386.2 kilometers without recharging.
An equally important point in electric cars is the recharging of the battery, or rather the time. According to various sources, most often the owners of electric cars charge their "iron" horses at home, but all of the above models can be charged at special stations. For example, from a 100 kW charge, the new Hyundai Kona Electric can be charged in 54 minutes to 80%, and with a 50 kW charge to the same level in 75 minutes. If we talk about the Nissan Leaf Plus, then with 100 kW of charging to 80% of the charge, it will take 45 minutes.
An electric car Chevrolet Bolt for a charge reserve of 145 km and a charge of 50 kW is enough for 30 minutes. As for the Tesla Model 3, using the V2 charger will take 30 minutes, that's enough to drive 241.2 kilometers. If Tesla's battery is improved, then the same V2 charging can store the battery for 273.6 kilometers. Not so long ago, Tesla announced the supply of new V3 type chargers for 250 kW, but it is worth considering that they are not suitable for all models, and their characteristics are still in the testing process. Price is considered an important factor for an electric car. Everyone understands that the amount is often twice as much as a conventional model with an internal combustion engine. The Kona electric car starts at $ 37,995. The Nissan Leaf Plus is slightly cheaper and starts at $ 37,445. Tesla and GM sold the same number of electric cars - about 200 thousand copies, but the price of the models is different. Chevrolet Bolt owned by GM will cost from $ 37495 in base configuration. Tesla Model 3 non-refurbished version starts at $ 36,200, while refreshed 3s skyrocket over $ 60,000.
Finally, we will consider and compare the spaciousness of the interior of the aimed electric cars, not the last criterion by which they are judged before buying. It won't take long to talk about the availability of functions and systems, just compare the place of the free interior. For example, in the new Kona Electric the volume of the cabin is 2665 liters, for the Nissan Leaf Plus there is a spacious passenger space of 2616.5 liters. The Chevrolet Bolt turned out to be more spacious than the Leaf, with a free volume of 2,673 liters. The Tesla Model 3 turned out to be the most spacious of all, having received an interior of 2,746 liters.
Not the least role is played by the volume of the luggage compartment, in the Kona Electric it is 543 liters with the second row seats raised. Nissan Leaf is designed for 668 liters, Chevrolet Bolt only for 478 liters, but Tesla lost to all rivals - 424 liters. Having considered the parameters and characteristics of electric cars, everyone will be able to draw a conclusion for themselves which one is better.
For some, the most important thing is the range, while others will build on the spacious interior, and still others will generally consider the battery charging speed. You can understand where the pros and cons of electric cars are, and the buyer will be able to choose for himself an "iron horse" with an electric motor.
As for me, you need to take into account all factors, especially technical characteristics. Ignoring the charging time, you will constantly have to keep an electric car on a leash near the outlet, since the ratio of power consumption and charging time is always proportional. The power reserve of an electric car also plays a role, because it is also an indicator of how often it will need to be charged. And of course, comfort in the cabin is not the last moment, it all depends on the amount that you are willing to pay for it.
