Compare the2025 Volvo EX30VS 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric

The EX30 has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Kona Electric doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The EX30 has a standard Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), which use a specially designed seat to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the WHIPS allows the backrest to travel backwards to cushion the occupants and the headrests move forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Kona Electric doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The EX30 has standard Post-impact braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Kona Electric doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The EX30 has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Kona Electric doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the EX30 and the Kona Electric have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The EX30’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the Kona Electric’s (12 vs. 7 years).

The EX30’s standard electric motor produces 135 more horsepower (268 vs. 133) and 65 lbs.-ft. more torque (253 vs. 188) than the Kona Electric SE’s standard electric motor. The EX30’s electric motor produces 67 more horsepower (268 vs. 201) and 65 lbs.-ft. more torque (253 vs. 188) than the Kona Electric SEL/Limited/N-Line’s standard electric motor. The EX30’s standard electric motors produces 221 more horsepower (422 vs. 201) and 212 lbs.-ft. more torque (400 vs. 188) than the Kona Electric SEL/Limited/N-Line’s standard electric motor.

On the EPA test cycle the EX30 gets better mileage than the Kona Electric:

The EX30 can travel longer on a full charge than the Kona Electric on a full charge:

For better stopping power the EX30’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Kona Electric:

For better traction, the EX30 has larger standard tires than the Kona Electric (225/55R18 vs. 215/60R17). The EX30’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Kona Electric (245/45R19 vs. 235/45R19).

The EX30’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Kona Electric’s standard 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the EX30 has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Kona Electric.

The EX30 is 4.8 inches shorter than the Kona Electric, making the EX30 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The EX30 has 1.7 inches more front headroom and .2 inches more front legroom than the Kona Electric.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the EX30. The Kona Electric doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The EX30 has a 2000 lbs. towing capacity. The Kona Electric has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Stability Assist on the EX30 uses the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Kona Electric doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

When different drivers share the EX30, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Kona Electric doesn’t offer a memory system.

The EX30’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Kona Electric’s standard power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully. Only its driver’s window opens automatically. With the Kona Electric N-Line/Limited’s power windows, only the front windows open or close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the EX30 the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Kona Electric can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The EX30’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Kona Electric’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The EX30’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Kona Electric offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Volvo EX30 has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are not standard on all versions of the Kona Electric.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Volvo EX30 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Kona Electric N-Line/Limited offers wireless charging.