Hyundai opens IONIQ 3 EV orders, starting at about $30,000

Hyundai opened orders for the IONIQ 3, its new entry-level electric hatch, in the UK and Europe starting at about $30,000. The base Advance trim with a standard 42 kWh battery is priced at £22,245, or roughly $30,000, while the 61 kWh option starts at £25,745 (about $35,000). Range is up to 213 miles on the standard battery and up to 308 miles on the larger pack under WLTP. The model is offered in four UK trims—Advance, Premium, Ultimate and N Line Evo—and uses Hyundai’s Pleos Connect infotainment system based on Android Automotive OS. Charging supports DC fast charging from 10% to 80% in about 29 minutes. In the Netherlands, prices start at €27,995 (about $32,000) across six trims.