5-year running cost · 15,000 km/yr · NSW
BYD SealVSHyundai Kona 2.0 MPI
The Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI is cheaper to run — by $11,647 over 5 years (22% lower total cost), driven mostly by depreciation.
- 5-yr cheaper total
- $40,166
- Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI
- Saving vs rival
- $11,647
- 22% lower
- Cost per km
- $1
- vs $1
- Saving per year
- $2,329
- on average
Tale of the tape
Headline specs and running costs side by side.
| Metric | ⚡ BYD Seal | ⛽ Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI |
|---|---|---|
| Driveaway price | $64,990 | $37,990 |
| Powertrain | Electric (BEV) | Petrol · ULP 91 |
| Efficiency | 17.0 kWh/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Battery / fuel | 82.5 kWh battery | Petrol · ULP 91 |
| Range | ~440 km real-world | — |
| Annual energy / fuel | $564 | $2,214 |
Run the numbers yourself
interactivePre-loaded with the BYD Seal 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 Seal
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,818
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $9,000
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $35,745
5-Year Total
$51,813
$1/km · $10,363/yr
Petrol
Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI
- Energy / Fuel
- $12,300
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $7,500
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $19,346
5-Year Total
$44,396
$1/km · $8,879/yr
5-Year Cost Breakdown
Energy / Fuel
Registration
Insurance
Servicing
Depreciation
5-year cost breakdown
Every category, both vehicles, and the difference.
| Category | BYD Seal | Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / fuel | $2,818 | $11,070 | −$8,252 |
| Registration | $2,500 | $2,500 | — |
| Insurance | $9,000 | $6,750 | +$2,250 |
| Servicing | $1,750 | $2,750 | −$1,000 |
| Depreciation | $35,745 | $17,096 | +$18,649 |
| Total (5 yrs) | $51,813 | $40,166 | $11,647 |
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 $51,813 for the BYD Seal. That is a $11,647 difference — about $2,329 a year, or $194 a month.
The single biggest swing is depreciation: across 5 years the gap is $18,649. 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 Seal'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 Seal cheaper to run than the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI?
- Over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, the BYD Seal costs $51,813 versus $40,166 for the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI. The Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI is $11,647 cheaper overall, driven mainly by depreciation.
- How much does it cost to run the BYD Seal per year in Australia?
- Around $10,363 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 Seal to the Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI?
- About $11,647 over 5 years — roughly $2,329 per year. Use the calculator above to adjust the state, annual distance and charging mix for your situation.