Hyundai Ioniq 3 Electric Hatchback Launches with 308-Mile Range and £18,495 UK Price
The Ioniq 3, an electric compact hatchback from Hyundai tailored for the European market, is designed in Germany and manufactured in Izmit, Turkey. Built on the K3 platform, it provides two battery choices: 42kWh and 61kWh, offering ranges of 213 miles and 308 miles, respectively. The 42kWh variant generates 145bhp and reaches 62mph in 8.8 seconds, while the 61kWh version does so in 9.5 seconds. Both models can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes. The vehicle boasts a drag coefficient of 0.263cd and includes a 14.6-inch touchscreen. In the UK, it starts at £22,245, eligible for a £3,750 grant, and rivals the Renault 5 and Abarth 600e Scorpionissima.
Key facts
- Hyundai Ioniq 3 is built in Izmit, Turkey, and designed in Germany.
- It is the first Hyundai EV developed principally for the European market.
- The 61kWh battery offers a WLTP range of 308 miles; the 42kWh battery offers 213 miles.
- The 42kWh version produces 145bhp, more than the 61kWh's 133bhp.
- The car has a drag coefficient of 0.263cd, the lowest in its class.
- The interior features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, the largest in the B-segment.
- UK pricing starts at £18,495 with the government grant for the Advance trim with 42kWh battery.
- The top N Line version is priced at £28,195 after the grant.
Entities
Artists
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- Hyundai
- JLR
- Kia
- Renault
- Abarth
- MG
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- Honda
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Locations
- Izmit
- Turkey
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- London