Hyundai is calling the IONIQ 3's silhouette the "Aero Hatch": a sleek, low-slung profile that slips through the air more cleanly than almost anything else in the compact EV segment, with a drag coefficient of 0.263. That shape isn't just about looks. It helps deliver a WLTP range of up to 308 miles (496 km) from the Long-Range version, enough for most drivers to cover a week of commuting on a single charge.
Step inside and it feels more like a living room than a traditional car interior. Hyundai's "Furnished Space" approach, together with a long wheelbase and flat floor, creates genuine room for three adults in the back, while a generous 441-litre boot (with an under-floor Megabox compartment) swallows the weekly shop, a buggy or your camping gear without fuss.
The IONIQ 3 can charge from 10 to 80% in around 29 minutes at a DC rapid charger, and tops up at up to 22 kW on AC. That makes it perfect for a quick plug-in while you're at work, out shopping or grabbing a coffee.
It's also the first European Hyundai to feature Pleos Connect, the brand's new Android Automotive OS-based infotainment system, with a crisp 12.9-inch (or optional 14.6-inch) display and built-in Google services. Add Hyundai Digital Key 2 to unlock and start the car with your phone, Plug & Charge for tap-free public charging, and Vehicle-to-Load so you can power a laptop, kettle or camping fridge straight from the car. All told, the IONIQ 3 feels genuinely thought through for real life.
On the safety side, Hyundai SmartSense is fitted as standard, with Highway Driving Assist 2, Remote Smart Parking Assist, Blind-Spot View Monitor and seven airbags.
"The IONIQ 3 is a really exciting moment for our Hyundai customers. It brings everything people love about the IONIQ range, including the style, technology and driving range, into a smaller, more everyday-friendly package. We can't wait to welcome customers into our showrooms to see it in person."
Sam Goff, Marketing Manager, Richmond Motor Group
The IONIQ 3 made its public driving debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this July, just along the coast from our Bognor Regis showroom, tackling the famous hillclimb in front of UK crowds for the first time. Hyundai reported record levels of customer interest in the car at the event, so the buzz around this launch is real. UK pricing is still to be confirmed, with early reports pointing to a starting price below 25,000 pounds, and the IONIQ 3 is expected to arrive later in 2026. We'll update this page as soon as prices and first delivery dates are announced.