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Hyundai STARIA Electric vs Toyota Proace City Verso Electric
Selected trimLUXURY248 mi · 84 kWh · Not available
Selected trimMChange trim213 mi · 50 kWh · £31,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Hyundai STARIA Electric leads on charging speed, while the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Best value
Toyota Proace City Verso ElectricRange & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Toyota Proace City Verso ElectricWhich should you choose?
Choose the Hyundai STARIA Electric if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Toyota Proace City Verso Electric wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueToyota
Hyundai
0
Toyota
6.7
Motorway RangeToyota
Hyundai
3.6
Toyota
4.3
FamilyToyota
Hyundai
2.5
Toyota
5.9
ChargingHyundai
Hyundai
8
Toyota
2.2
Cost Per MileToyota
Hyundai
0.6
Toyota
6.4
City DrivingToyota
Hyundai
0.3
Toyota
6.4
What each car does better
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Hyundai STARIA Electric
LUXURY
- 35 miles more WLTP range
- 133 kW faster rapid charging
- 60 kW more power
- 4 more seats
Key specifications
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| Measure | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY | Toyota Proace City Verso ElectricM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £31,995 |
| Official range | 248 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 435 L | 775 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Length
Hyundai STARIA Electric5,253mm
Toyota Proace City Verso Electric4,405mm-848mm
Width
Hyundai STARIA Electric1,997mm
Toyota Proace City Verso Electric1,848mm-149mm
Height
Hyundai STARIA Electric1,990mm
Toyota Proace City Verso Electric1,844mm-146mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY | Toyota Proace City Verso ElectricM |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,253 mm | 4,405 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,997 mm | 1,848 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 403 mm spare | 552 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY | Toyota Proace City Verso ElectricM |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 9 (better) | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 435 L | 775 L (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Hyundai STARIA Electric
- At 5,253 mm, longer than 100% of MPVs we track.
- Built on an 800 V architecture, one of 2 MPVs we track with a 700 V+ battery system.
- Peak DC charging of 233 kW, faster than 95% of MPVs in our catalogue.
Toyota Proace City Verso Electric
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Hyundai STARIA Electric LUXURY |  Toyota Proace City Verso Electric M |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.25m | 4.41m-848mm |
| Width | 2.00m | 1.85m-149mm |
| Height | 1.99m | 1.84m-146mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.27m | 2.79m-488mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 435L | 775L (better) |
| Seats | 9 (better) | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,630kg | 1,780kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 84kWh (better) | 50kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 248 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 233kW (better) | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £31,995 |
| Price after EV grant | Not available | £30,495 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | MPV | MPV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY | Toyota Proace City Verso ElectricM |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 248 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 207 miles (better) | 178 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 233 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 84 kWh (better) | 50 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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| Measure | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY | Toyota Proace City Verso ElectricM |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm (better) | 260 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
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Hyundai STARIA Electric
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Toyota Proace City Verso Electric M
Tested 2018
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant81%
Vulnerable Road Users58%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY | Toyota Proace City Verso ElectricM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Hyundai STARIA Electric and Toyota Proace City Verso Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 207 miles for the Hyundai STARIA Electric and 178 miles for the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Hyundai STARIA Electric goes roughly 29 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Hyundai STARIA Electric or the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric?
The Toyota Proace City Verso Electric is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 149 mm narrower than the Hyundai STARIA Electric. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 552 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric and about 403 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai STARIA Electric.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Hyundai STARIA Electric or the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Hyundai STARIA Electric and 84% for the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric. That gives the Hyundai STARIA Electric a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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