Hyundai will be revealing the new Ioniq 3 in Europe in April 2026 as part of its next-generation portfolio for the continent that stretches into 2027, Autocar UK reported. A compact EV, the Ioniq 3 will lead the brand’s new product onslaught in Europe and sit below the existing Ioniq 5 in most global markets. Spy shots of camouflaged prototypes have been spotted undergoing winter tests on several occasions, further suggesting the official unveiling isn’t too far off.
- Ioniq 3 to be slotted below the Ioniq 5
- To be based on Hyundai’s 400V E-GMP architecture
- Maximum range is expected to be around 628km
- Series production to begin in Q3 2026
New Hyundai Ioniq 3: Expected design and features
To be similar in size to the combustion-engined i20; features could include ADAS.
Hyundai previewed the intended production model of the Ioniq 3 with the Concept Three at the 2025 Munich Motor Show. In terms of its overall dimensions, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 will be around the same size as the i20, as per Autocar UK. The camouflaged test mules hint at some design cues that are likely inspired by what’s seen in modern Genesis models.
Also visible in the spy shots are the Ioniq 3’s compact crossover SUV-esque proportions and stance. Some of the exterior styling bits mentioned so far have been previously showcased with the Concept Three. While unconfirmed, the production-spec Ioniq 3 is likely to come with wireless smartphone connectivity, a wireless charger, automatic climate control, and modern safety tech encompassing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a full complement of airbags.
New Hyundai Ioniq 3: Expected powertrain and price
Will use the 400V E-GMP architecture; production to begin in Q3 2026.
The upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 3 is expected to be related to the Kia EV4, featuring the latter’s 400-volt E-GMP platform and a range of around 628km on a full charge. That said, there is no clarity yet on the battery pack options that would be offered with this new EV. The official reveal of the new Hyundai Ioniq 3 is expected in April of this year, with series production set to commence in Q3 2026 at Hyundai’s facility in Izmit, Turkey.
“We have the flexibility to ramp one up and ramp one down, depending on what the market is asking for,” Hyundai Motor Europe’s CEO, Xavier Martinet, told Autocar UK. The latter further mentioned that the new Ioniq 3 will make its debut in April 2026 at Italy’s Milan Design Week, adding to Hyundai’s expanding pure-electric models in Europe, which currently include the Inster and Staria EVs. This will help the Korean auto major achieve “one of the most complete EV line-ups available”.
