Hyundai opens orders for £22,245 IONIQ 3 EV

Hyundai has opened UK orders for the IONIQ 3 electric vehicle (EV), with prices starting at £22,245 and a choice of 42kWh or 61kWh batteries.

The 61kWh IONIQ 3 is expected to offer a range of 308 miles, although testing is not yet complete.

For £22,245, the IONIQ 3 Advance with the 42kWh battery offers a range of around 210 miles, as well as a smart key, rear view monitor and smart cruise control.

It is also available with the 61kWh battery for £24,245, including the £1,500 Hyundai Reservation Saving, which is offered in place of the Electric Car Grant.

Hyundai expects 61kWh variants to qualify for the £1,500 grant once the assessment is complete.

Advance models are the only IONIQ 3 variants to be offered with the smaller battery.

The Premium model starts at £25,945, and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, battery heating and pre-conditioning, a wireless phone charger, and rain-sensing wipers.

Ultimate models start at £28,445, adding 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, Highway Drive Assist, and lumbar support.