Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 1 hr ago
Hyundai Ioniq 3 brings bold design to the electric compact-car market
Hyundai is positioning the Ioniq 3 as a key electric model for buyers in the compact-car market.
Developed mainly for Europe and made in Turkey, it is priced from €28,950 and is intended to compete with cars including the VW ID.3 Neo and Kia EV3.
Its sharply angled shape stands out from the SUVs common in this class, while the cabin and 441-litre boot offer more space than its compact size suggests.
Inside, a large touchscreen runs new Android-based software, alongside physical buttons for some controls.
The base version has a 42 kWh battery and a stated range of 344 kilometres, while a larger 61 kWh battery costs €4,000 more and has a stated range of up to 497 kilometres.
Charging speeds are a weak point, at up to 119 kW for the smaller battery and 110 kW for the larger one.
The review describes the car’s technology as average overall, so its distinctive design and space set it apart as it enters a competitive market.
Hyundai is entering the electric compact-car market with the Ioniq 3, priced from €28,950.
The model was developed mainly for Europe and will be produced in Turkey.
Its distinctive, wedge-shaped design is paired with a spacious cabin and a 441-litre boot when the underfloor compartment is included.
The Ioniq 3 has a 400-volt system, with battery options of 42 kWh and 61 kWh.
The smaller battery is rated for 344 kilometres of range, while the larger is rated for up to 497 kilometres.
- Who
- Hyundai is bringing the Ioniq 3 to market.
- What
- The Ioniq 3 is a new electric compact car.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- It was developed mainly for Europe and will be produced in Turkey.
- Why
- Hyundai is aiming to compete in the compact-car market, where larger Ioniq models are described as too expensive for high sales volumes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Hyundai entered the electric-car market early with the Ioniq 5.
Hyundai added the Ioniq 3 as a model aimed at the compact-car market.
- Starting price
- €28,950
- Production
- Turkey
- Length
- 4.16 metres
- Battery options
- 42 kWh and 61 kWh
- Range
- 344 kilometres or up to 497 kilometres
- Charging power
- 119 kW for the smaller battery; 110 kW for the larger battery