Toyota bZ4X or Hyundai Kona Electric as a taxi?

Think of getting an EV in the next few weeks for taxi driving around Dublin city (will avail of the grant). I’m caught between the Toyota bZ4X and new Hyundai Kona; any feedback would be appreciated.

Frank (Dublin)

Feb 2025 Filed under: taxi

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Expert answer

Hi Frank,

We wouldn’t have considered those to be natural rivals as the Toyota starts at about €43,000 and the most expensive Kona Electric is €38,495 and in truth, the cabin ambience of the bZ4X reflects that – it’s a more luxurious car inside. The Toyota is also more spacious in the back seats, though they have similarly sized boots. The bZ4X is nicer to drive and smoother, though the Hyundai is a little more efficient in real-world driving.

In short, if the price difference isn’t part of your decision, you just need to go and test drive both to see which you prefer, as we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend either.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor