Hyundai debuts Ioniq 3 electric compact with up to 497 km range starting at 29,900 euros
The B-segment model enters European markets with 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh battery options, manufactured in Turkey with prices beginning below 30,000 euros.
European design and architecture
Hyundai has introduced the Ioniq 3, a compact electric model positioned between the smaller Inster and the Kona. Designed under the leadership of Eduardo Ramirez, the vehicle measures 4.155 meters in length with a 2,680 mm wheelbase and records an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.263. The model is built at Hyundai's production facility in İzmit, Turkey, on a 400-volt electrical architecture. Cargo capacity totals 441 liters, divided between a 322-liter boot and a 119-liter Megabox under the luggage floor, expanding to 1,213 liters when the rear seats are folded down. The interior debuts the Pleos Connect infotainment interface running Android Automotive OS, featuring a 9.9-inch digital driver display alongside a central screen measuring 12.9 or 14.6 inches.
Powertrain options and range performance
The model lineup offers two battery capacities and two electric motor outputs. The entry variant pairs a 42.2 kWh battery (listed as 42 kWh in Italian technical sheets) with a 147 CV electric motor, accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and providing a declared range of 340 km. The long-range version combines a 61 kWh battery with a 135 CV motor, achieving a declared range of up to 497 km. Wheel dimensions span from 16 to 19 inches. The lineup includes sportier N Line and N Line Evo variants, which incorporate black exterior trim accents, a rear tailgate spoiler, and lower rear diffusers.
- 42.2 kWh (147 CV)
- 340 km
- 61 kWh (135 CV)
- 497 km
Pricing and regional purchase incentives
In Spain, catalog prices start at 29,995 euros for the 42.2 kWh entry specification and 33,995 euros for the 61 kWh version before subsidies. Stepping up to higher equipment tiers moves the 61 kWh model to 37,895 euros, while the N Line trim costs 39,995 euros and the N Line Evo reaches 43,995 euros. In Italy, the price list spans five trim levels, beginning at 29,900 euros and rising to 44,700 euros for the N Line Launch Edition. Because the vehicle's battery cells are produced in Europe, buyers in Spain qualify for 85% of the Auto+ government plan (3,385 euros), which can reduce the base price to 21,535 euros when combined with brand discounts and financing.
- 42.2 kWh Base
- 29995 EUR
- 61 kWh Base
- 33995 EUR
- 61 kWh Upper Trim
- 37895 EUR
- N Line
- 39995 EUR
- N Line Evo
- 43995 EUR
Market targets and segment competition
Hyundai targets between 3,500 and 4,000 annual sales for the Ioniq 3 in Spain, aiming to lead the compact electric segment. Polo Satrústegui, President and CEO of Hyundai España, noted that sales targets depend heavily on the continuation of regional support measures.
provided that purchase subsidies [the Auto+ plan and personal income tax relief], which are the most comprehensive in Europe, are maintained
In Italy, UNRAE market data for the first eight months of 2026 shows that B and B-SUV vehicles represented 43% of total vehicle registrations (approximately 536,000 units), while electric powertrains made up around 4% of that total. Andrea Crespi, interim President and CEO of Hyundai Italia, explained the vehicle's role during initial road testing in Romagna.
Here, let me say, together with Inster, we enter the heart of the Italian market segment.
Hyundai plans to follow the launch in January with new iterations of the Tucson and Bayon, as well as a redesign of another current model in its European portfolio.
