Thursday, April 23, 2026

Hyundai IONIQ 3 Breaks Cover; Claims 496km Range

Hyundai has expanded its all-electric lineup with the introduction of the all-new IONIQ 3 at the Milan Design Week 2026. Sharing its platform with the Kia EV2, this Korean electric coupe is primarily aimed at the European market and will be manufactured at Hyundai’s Izmit facility in Turkiye.

Drivetrain, Range, and Charging

The Ioniq 3 is powered by a front-axle-mounted motor, offered in two states of tune – 135hp in the base variant and 147hp in the N Line variant. Meanwhile, the torque figures remain the same at 250 Nm for both versions. Nevertheless, the SUV has a claimed top speed of 170 kmph and can complete the 0 to 100 kmph run in just 9 seconds.

Hyundai will offer the Ioniq 3 with two battery pack options in Europe: 42.2kWh and 61kWh, representing standard range and long-range variants, claiming a WLTP-claimed range of up to 344km and 496km, respectively.

Speaking of the charging, it will be offered with an 11kW AC charger as standard and a 22kW charger as an option. With a DC fast charger, it can be juiced up from 10% to 80% in around 29 minutes.

Hyundai IONIQ 3 dimensions

Design and Dimensions

Following Hyundai’s “Art of Steel” design language, the Ioniq 3 looks quite rugged and aggressive. The exterior gets sharp cuts & creases, along with a rising shoulder line and a sloping roofline. It also features Hyundai’s signature pixel lighting with “H” displayed in Morse code and flush door handles.

Its N-Line version looks more commanding than its regular counterpart, thanks to 

  • Chunky body cladding
    Larger 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Rear spoiler
  • ‘N Line’ badges
  • Gloss black finished rear diffuser

Speaking of the dimensions, the Ioniq 3 is 4,170mm long, 1,800mm wide, 1,505mm tall, and features a 2,680mm wheelbase. Its boot space is rated at 441 litres.

Hyundai IONIQ 3 interior and features

Features Onboard

The electric vehicle is claimed to redefine the driving experience with its advanced vehicle control software and several performance features, including: –

  • Heated and ventilated seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Bose audio system
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • A 14.6-inch Android-based Pleos Connect infotainment system
  • Hyundai Digital Key support
  • 7 airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Hill-hold control
  • Level-2 ADAS suite

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