Hyundai Kona Electric 65 vs Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi: 5-year cost to own (Ireland)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

Over 5 years in Ireland (15,000 km/yr), as of July 2, 2026, the Hyundai Kona Electric 65 is cheaper from day one — about €39,150 over 5 years vs €46,874 for the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi, a €7,724 difference.

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Cheaper to own over 5 years · IrelandHyundai Kona Electric 65 · €39,150 total · €7,724 less than the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi

Hyundai Kona Electric 65 vs Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi — where the money goes

5-year total cost of ownership by component, by vehicle (EUR). Estimates; sources dated in the methodology.
Cost component	Electric · Hyundai Kona Electric 65	Plug-in hybrid · Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Depreciation (estimated)	€22,937 (59%)	€25,617 (55%)
Charging / fuel	€4,072 (10%)	€6,792 (14%)
↳ of which charging loss	12% (~€489)	—
Maintenance	€1,748 (4%)	€3,150 (7%)
Insurance	€3,400 (9%)	€3,250 (7%)
Financing interest	€6,394 (16%)	€7,466 (16%)
Registration & fees	€600 (2%)	€600 (1%)
Total cost of ownership	€39,150	€46,874

When does the Hyundai Kona Electric 65 win?

This one isn't close: the Hyundai Kona Electric 65 undercuts the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi by €7,724 — about 16% of the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi's 5-year total.

At 15,000 km/yr the Hyundai Kona Electric 65 is already the cheaper car — drive more or keep it longer and its lead grows.

What decides the Hyundai Kona Electric 65 vs Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi verdict

No single line settles this one, but energy moves the most money: €4,072 of charging for the Hyundai Kona Electric 65 against €6,792 of petrol for the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi — €2,720 of the €7,724 between them. On the Hyundai Kona Electric 65, energy alone is 10% of its €39,150 total; on the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi it is 14% of €46,874.

Depreciation: Hyundai Kona Electric 65 €22,937, Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi €25,617 — €2,680 more in the Hyundai Kona Electric 65's favor.
Maintenance: Hyundai Kona Electric 65 €1,748, Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi €3,150 — €1,402 more in the Hyundai Kona Electric 65's favor.
Financing interest: Hyundai Kona Electric 65 €6,394, Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi €7,466 — €1,072 more in the Hyundai Kona Electric 65's favor.

The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi gets €150 back on insurance, but against a €7,724 verdict that is loose change. The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi starts €5,700 behind the Hyundai Kona Electric 65 at the dealer, and ownership widens it — the 5-year gap grows to €7,724. The Hyundai Kona Electric 65 is ahead from the first year — €3,822 after year 1 — and finishes year 5 with the full €7,724 lead; the cumulative lines never cross.

Hyundai Kona Electric 65 vs Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 T-GDi, side by side

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