The 10 most efficient electric cars in KoreaSouth
Every electric car on sale in KoreaSouth, ranked by how little energy it uses per 100 km.
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WLTP consumption for the entry-level trim, in kWh per 100 km. Lower is better here, unlike every other ranking on the site. Efficiency is what turns a battery into range: two cars with the same pack differ by their consumption alone.
40 of 42 models sold in KoreaSouth have a published WLTP consumption figure. The others are missing that figure rather than absent from the market.
| # | Model | kWh/100 km | Starting price | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 10.9 kWh/100km | ₩59,990,000 | 750 km |
| 2 | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | 12.0 kWh/100km | ₩54,900,000 | 659 km |
| 3 | Tesla Model Y RWD | 12.0 kWh/100km | ₩49,990,000 | 500 km |
| 4 | Porsche Taycan | 12.1 kWh/100km | ₩134,600,000 | 590 km |
| 5 | Mini Cooper SE | 12.2 kWh/100km | ₩52,500,000 | 402 km |
| 6 | BMW i3 50 xDrive | 12.5 kWh/100km | ₩114,601,690 converted from Germany | 900 km |
| 7 | Kia EV3 Standard Range | 12.6 kWh/100km | ₩39,950,000 | 436 km |
| 8 | Hyundai Kona Long Range | 12.7 kWh/100km | ₩62,883,380 converted from Germany | 514 km |
| 9 | Volvo EX60 P6 Electric | 12.9 kWh/100km | ₩95,815,775 converted from Germany | 620 km |
| 10 | Hyundai INSTER Long Range | 13.0 kWh/100km | ₩33,000,000 | 355 km |
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