5-year running cost · 15,000 km/yr · NSW
BYD Atto 3VSHyundai Kona 2.0 MPI
The Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI is cheaper to run — by $2,979 over 5 years (7% lower total cost), driven mostly by depreciation.
- 5-yr cheaper total
- $40,166
- Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI
- Saving vs rival
- $2,979
- 7% lower
- Cost per km
- $1
- vs $1
- Saving per year
- $596
- on average
Tale of the tape
Headline specs and running costs side by side.
| Metric | ⚡ BYD Atto 3 | ⛽ Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI |
|---|---|---|
| Driveaway price | $48,990 | $37,990 |
| Powertrain | Electric (BEV) | Petrol · ULP 91 |
| Efficiency | 17.8 kWh/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Battery / fuel | 60.5 kWh battery | Petrol · ULP 91 |
| Range | ~340 km real-world | — |
| Annual energy / fuel | $590 | $2,214 |
Run the numbers yourself
interactivePre-loaded with the BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI. Adjust the state, annual distance, ownership period and charging mix to match your situation.
EV Running Cost Calculator
Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.
Ownership period
Electric
BYD Atto 3
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,950
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $9,000
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $26,945
5-Year Total
$43,145
$1/km · $8,629/yr
Petrol
Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI
- Energy / Fuel
- $11,070
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $7,500
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $17,096
5-Year Total
$40,916
$1/km · $8,183/yr
5-Year Cost Breakdown
Energy / Fuel
Registration
Insurance
Servicing
Depreciation
5-year cost breakdown
Every category, both vehicles, and the difference.
| Category | BYD Atto 3 | Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / fuel | $2,950 | $11,070 | −$8,120 |
| Registration | $2,500 | $2,500 | — |
| Insurance | $9,000 | $6,750 | +$2,250 |
| Servicing | $1,750 | $2,750 | −$1,000 |
| Depreciation | $26,945 | $17,096 | +$9,849 |
| Total (5 yrs) | $43,145 | $40,166 | $2,979 |
Which is cheaper to run?
Over 5 years of average Australian driving (15,000 km/year in NSW), the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI costs $40,166 to own and run, against $43,145 for the BYD Atto 3. That is a $2,979 difference — about $596 a year, or $50 a month.
The single biggest swing is depreciation: across 5 years the gap is $9,849. Energy is where electric cars usually win — charging at home (especially on solar or off-peak rates) costs a fraction of petrol per kilometre — while the BYD Atto 3's higher purchase price can narrow the gap through depreciation.
Estimates use average NSW electricity and fuel prices, typical insurance and servicing for this segment, and a 5-year depreciation model. Your numbers will vary with tariffs, driving style and resale values — use the calculator above for a tailored figure.
FAQ
- Is the BYD Atto 3 cheaper to run than the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI?
- Over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, the BYD Atto 3 costs $43,145 versus $40,166 for the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI. The Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI is $2,979 cheaper overall, driven mainly by depreciation.
- How much does it cost to run the BYD Atto 3 per year in Australia?
- Around $8,629 per year ($1/km), covering energy, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation at 15,000 km/year in NSW.
- How much can I save switching from the BYD Atto 3 to the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI?
- About $2,979 over 5 years — roughly $596 per year. Use the calculator above to adjust the state, annual distance and charging mix for your situation.