Summary
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is an all-electric family hatchback that is likely to arrive in UK showrooms in late 2026 or early 2027.
Positioned above the compact Inster city car and below the larger Ioniq 5 hatchback and Ioniq 6 saloon in Hyundai’s all-electric line-up, the Ioniq 3 now challenges the sales of the similarly-sized MG 4 and Volkswagen ID.3.
We will update this page with more information and reviews, as well as safety and running cost data, as soon as those are available. Check back soon!
Key specifications
Body style: Small hatchback
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: from £18,495 (including £3,750 grant)
Launching: Winter 2026/27
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media.
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“Underwhelming power figures and compromised rear visibility are small blots on what is an otherwise impressive scorecard: the Ioniq 3 is good to drive, full of tech, well priced and boasts a fantastic interior and real-world range considering the price.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
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Auto Express
Tom Jervis
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“The Ioniq 3 may be relatively small, but it has the composure of a much larger car, and the price makes it such good value, it’s hard to fault.”
Author: Catherine Kent
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is a striking, spacious small electric car with an impressive range, but performance and charging speeds are only moderate.”
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“I really like the Hyundai Ioniq 3. It’s just so different to everything else out there, and that’s no small achievement given how many rivals it’s now up against.”
Author: Ginny Buckley
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9.2 / 10
“It’s an impressive small car that offers so much for the money that it makes some small cars also available feel a little inferior. Space and interior quality are top notch for the class, and this offers the longest driving range of any electric supermini.”
Author: Jake Groves
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of October 2026, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of October 2026, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the [Model] is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
No data yet
As of October 2026, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Hyundai Ioniq 3. Check back again soon.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Hyundai Ioniq 3
| Overall rating | A | 93% |
| New car warranty duration | 5 years |
| New car warranty mileage | Unlimited miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Hyundai’s new car warranty is better than average, and better than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Ioniq 3.
The duration is five years, with no limit on mileage. In addition to the standard new car warranty, the electric car has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Hyundai Ioniq 3
As of June 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Hyundai Ioniq 3. However, recall information is updated regularly, so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Hyundai dealer.
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