Your Guide to the Hyundai IONIQ 3

The all-new IONIQ 3 has landed in our showrooms… and you may have seen our previous blogs on battery sizes, trim levels and optional extras, as well as our win an IONIQ 3 competition and the electric car grant, but what else is yet to be answered…

What are the experts saying about the Hyundai IONIQ 3?

Read more IONIQ 3 reviews from the experts:

“Unashamedly retro-futuristic, it’s like the 2010 Tron movie - happy to look both old and brand-new all at once.”Mat Watson, Expert Car Reviewer, Carwow

“The new Hyundai Ioniq 3 is hard to fault and might just be the best small electric car money can buy.”Tom Jarvis, Autoexpress

“Hyundai's compact Ioniq 3 electric hatchback has a long range, daring looks and a spacious, high-quality interior.”Shane O’Donoghue, CompleteCar.ie

“Last year’s sleek Hyundai Concept Three has morphed into a surprisingly practical small electric car.”WhatCar?

Is the Hyundai IONIQ 3 N-Line worth it?

A great video by Nobby on Cars goes into this in-depth, so give him a watch. But, yes the Hyundai IONIQ 3 N Line Evo is worth the upgrade if you want the sportiest-looking version with the most parking technology. The key thing to remember is that the N Line Evo is primarily a styling and equipment upgrade, rather than a performance upgrade.

The IONIQ 3 Ultimate is £26,195 – when you take into account the £3,750 Electric Car Grant for:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel
  • Matrix LED headlights
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Highway Driving Assist 2
  • Sportier N Line exterior styling
  • 19-inch alloy wheels and rear spoiler
  • Sporty suede-and-cloth upholstery
  • Larger 14.6-inch touchscreen
  • 360-degree cameras and remote parking

How much is the Hyundai IONIQ 3?

The IONIQ 3 N Line Evo is £28,195 – when you take into account the £3,750 Electric Car Grant for:

So, is the N Line Evo worth the extra £2,000?

Feature

Is it worth upgrading for?

N Line styling and rear spoiler

Yes, if you want a sportier look

19-inch alloy wheels

A style upgrade

14.6-inch touchscreen

Nice extra, particularly if you value technology

360-degree cameras

Very useful for parking

Blind Spot View Monitor

Helpful when changing lanes

Remote Smart Park Assist

Great for tight parking spaces

Driving range

No advantage — range is lower

The N Line Evo's official range is up to 265 miles, compared with up to 300 miles for the Ultimate. That's a difference of around 35 miles.

Hyundai IONIQ 3 UK availability

UK Orders for the IONIQ 3 opened on 5th October 2026 and is available to test drive now at Read Hyundai in Worksop, Boston, King’s Lynn and Lincoln. Our first stock deliveries will be arriving in November, so if you are looking to drive away in a brand-new IONIQ 3, you will soon be able to.

Hyundai IONIQ 3 configurator

Configure your new IONIQ 3 here in our online vehicle configurator, where you can choose your battery, trim, EV pack, colour, interior and optional extras including a design pack and comfort pack.

Hyundai IONIQ 3 lease options

The IONIQ 3 is currently available on PCP at £355 per month with a £355 deposit at 8.9% APR – find our more on our IONIQ 3 offer page. For business leasing our current IONIQ 3 offer is £298.26+VAT per month with an initial payment of £1,789.56.

Hyundai IONIQ 3 test drive booking

You can book your test drive for an IONIQ 3 in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Norfolk on our website – simply fill out the IONIQ 3 test drive booking form.

Hyundai IONIQ 3 for sale

We currently have 2 IONIQ 3’s for immediate sale, keep an eye on our IONIQ 3 stock listings for new stock arrivals.

Visit your local Read Hyundai showroom in Worksop, Lincoln, Boston or King's Lynn to speak to our friendly team about the Hyundai IONIQ 3. We'll be happy to help you compare the specifications, understand the available options and find the model that best suits your needs.

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