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Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 3, a Compact EV for Europe With Up to 496 km Range

Hyundai is aiming at Europe's mass‑market EV buyers with a smaller, lower‑priced hatch.

Overview

  • Hyundai revealed the Ioniq 3 at Milan Design Week on Monday, detailing a Europe‑focused compact hatch built for daily use.
  • The car uses the E‑GMP platform with a 400‑volt system and offers 42.2 kWh or 61 kWh batteries for WLTP ranges of about 344 km and 496 km, with 10–80% DC charging in roughly 29–30 minutes and AC charging up to 22 kW.
  • A single front motor delivers up to 107.8 kW and 250 Nm, with a top speed of 170 km/h and a 0–100 km/h time of about nine seconds depending on version.
  • Hyundai’s new ‘Aero Hatch’ design targets a 0.263 drag coefficient and pairs with space‑efficient packaging that includes a flat floor, a 441‑liter boot, and an under‑floor Megabox compartment.
  • European production will take place at Hyundai’s İzmit plant in Türkiye, sales are expected later in 2026, reported starting prices in the UK and EU remain estimates, and a U.S. launch is not expected.