Hyundai vs NEVO: which is better?
As of 2026, neither Hyundai nor NEVO is better outright — it depends on what you value. NEVO is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿629,900 (฿1,069,100 below Hyundai), while Hyundai goes furthest on a charge at 481 km, 19 km more than its rival, and Hyundai offers the wider choice with 3 models. For the lowest entry price choose NEVO; for the longest range choose Hyundai.
Hyundai and NEVO are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. Hyundai fields 3 models, priced from ฿1,699,000 up to ฿2,390,000 (average ฿1,972,667). NEVO fields 2 models, priced from ฿629,900 up to ฿709,900 (average ฿669,900).
On entry price, NEVO is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿1,069,100 below Hyundai. Hyundai costs more to get into, but the range picture is different — see below.
For driving range, Hyundai offers the longer maximum at 481 km, 19 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 439 km for Hyundai and 462 km for NEVO. On straight-line pace, Hyundai posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 7.4s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into Hyundai is the IONIQ 5 Premium at ฿1,699,000 (384 km, 58 kWh), while NEVO opens with the Q05 Max at ฿629,900 (462 km, 52 kWh). If outright range matters most, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Exclusive reaches 481 km and the NEVO Q05 Max reaches 462 km. At the top of each range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 First Edition is the flagship at ฿2,390,000 versus the NEVO Q05 Ultra at ฿709,900.
In terms of choice, Hyundai gives buyers the broader line-up with 3 models to pick from. Hyundai covers SUV body styles, while NEVO covers SUV. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose NEVO to spend less getting in, or Hyundai for the longest range on a single charge.
Both brands offer SUV body styles, so a head-to-head on the same segment is possible. Hyundai's prices span ฿691,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿80,000 for NEVO — the wider ladder gives Hyundai more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing Hyundai against NEVO, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | Hyundai | NEVO |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 3 | 2 |
| Starting price | ฿1,699,000 | ฿629,900 |
| Top price | ฿2,390,000 | ฿709,900 |
| Average price | ฿1,972,667 | ฿669,900 |
| Max range | 481 km | 462 km |
| Average range | 439 km | 462 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 7.4s | 8.2s |
| Body types | SUV | SUV |
Bottom line: NEVO wins on entry price and Hyundai wins on range in this Hyundai vs NEVO match-up.