Hyundai Ioniq 3 now available to order in the UK
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is available to order now for customers in the British Isles. The Ioniq 3 now joins the Hyundai Kona Electric in being eligible for the full UK Electric Car Grant.
Image: Hyundai UK
After the UK’s £3,750 Electric Car Grant is applied, pricing for the Hyundai Ioniq 3 starts at £18,495 OTR for the Advance 42kWh and £21,995 OTR for the Advance 61kWh. The range extends to £28,195 OTR for the Ioniq 3 N Line Evo. For existing Hyundai IONIQ 3 reservation holders who want to convert their reservations to a full order, the offer has only gotten better, as they will receive the £3,750 Electric Car Grant instead of the £1,500 Hyundai Reservation Saving originally offered.
Ashley AndrewPresident, Hyundai Motor UK said that the response to IONIQ 3 has been “extraordinary,” with more customers registering their interest before launch than for any new Hyundai introduced in the UK. “Securing the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant across every version means we can now turn that interest into orders at a price that puts a genuinely spacious, long-range electric car within reach of far more drivers. “
The electric car’s popularity is expected to continue with cars arriving at Hydunai retailers this month. The Ioniq 3 aims to outperform theKia EV2in aerodynamics and efficiency without compromising practicality.
Hyundai designed and developed the Ioniq 3 primarily in Germany, at its development centre in Rüsselsheim, although the global E-GMP platform in its 400-volt configuration defines many technical parameters. The company plans to build the modelin Europe as well, at its plant in Izmit.
As the platform is the same, the key specifications for the electric drivetrain are unsurprisingly similar to those of the EV2. There are two battery sizes: 42.2 kWh in the ‘Standard Range’ and 61 kWh in the ‘Long Range.’ As in the EV2, the smaller battery is paired with a more powerful motor, delivering 108 kW compared to the 99.5 kW in the ‘Long Range’ model.
Charging performance is also identical, with peak outputs of 119/110 kW and a charging time of 29/30 minutes from 10 to 80 per cent. Hyundai also offers an optional 22 kW on-board charger for AC charging—describing it as a balanced combination of efficiency, range, and charging performance.
The difference compared to the EV2 lies in the range, so while the Kia achieves 317 kilometres (Standard Range) and 448 kilometres (Long Range), the more streamlined Ioniq 3 extends this to 344 and up to 496 kilometres, respectively. Nearly 500 kilometres of range for a 4.15-metre-long compact car is impressive.
The sleek electric car is now available to order from Hyundai retailers across the UK. Interested parties can see full specifications and grant-inclusive pricing on the Hyundai UK configurator on the Hyundai UK website.
