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Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 3, a Europe-Developed Small Electric SUV

The compact model signals Hyundai’s push to pack big-car range plus space into an entry EV.

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Der Ioniq 3 fährt als erster Hyundai mit dem neuen Android-basierten Infotainment Pleos Connect vor, das unter anderem durch schnellere Verarbeitung, bessere Sprachbedienung und optimierte Routenplanung gefallen will.
In Zahlen: 42,2 kWh und 108 kW (147 PS) Leistung oder 61 kWh und 100 kW (135 PS).

Overview

  • Hyundai's Ioniq 3, unveiled Monday, is a B-segment city SUV developed in Rüsselsheim and slated to start European deliveries in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Buyers will choose a 42.2 kWh battery rated around 344 km WLTP or a 61 kWh pack rated around 496 km, paired with single-motor outputs of 99.5 kW or 107.8 kW.
  • The car runs on Hyundai’s 400-volt e-GMP platform with DC peaks of about 110–119 kW, optional 22 kW AC charging, Vehicle-to-Load power for devices, and Plug & Charge at supported stations.
  • Inside, a new Android-based system called Pleos Connect offers 12.9- or 14.6-inch screens and keeps physical switches for key tasks.
  • At 4.16 m long with a 2.68 m wheelbase, it fits 441 liters of cargo including a 119-liter underfloor ‘Megabox’, with pricing to be announced and media estimates starting near €30,000 as it lines up against VW’s soon-to-be-revealed ID. Polo.