With just a few days left until its official debut, Hyundai offered a sneak peek at its first compact IONIQ EV, the Concept THREE. The radical-looking new EV will launch as the Hyundai IONIQ 3.
Hyundai teases new EV concept with a radical design
Rumors of a new entry-level Hyundai have been spreading like wildfire over the past few months. After a few prototypes were spotted out in public testing, some claimed it was the IONIQ 2, while other outletrs said it was actually the IONIQ 2.
It’s official. Hyundai confirmed the new EV’s name for the first time on Tuesday, the Concept THREE. We’re also getting a better look at what to expect with another teaser image.
Although it’s just a sketch, you can see the new EV has an almost sports car-like design. The new style is based on Hyundai’s Art of Steel design language. According to Hyundai, its new look is “inspired by the way steel bends and flows.”
According to Hyundai, the Aero Hatch side profile is “a new a new typology that reimagines the compact EV silhouette.
The sketch comes after Hyundai released the first official images of the new EV concept just last week. Again, it’s just a teaser, but you can see a few new design elements. For one, the rear spoiler appears to be about the same shape and size as the updated IONIQ 6, which is likely to feature a full-length LED light bar.
Like its other IONIQ models and the Kia EV series, Hyundai’s new concept is likely to be based on its advanced E-GMP platform.
It’s expected to fill the gap between the Inster EV and Kona Electric in Hyundai’s electric car lineup. The company said the new Concept THREE EV reaffirms its commitment to the European market and its leadership in sustainable transportation.
The interior is expected to be a step up from Hyundai’s current vehicles with a new infotainment system. Powered by its advanced new Pleos OS, the system will feel more like a smartphone.
Hyundai has yet to announce prices, range, and other final specs. However, since the Kona Electric starts at £34,995 ($47,000) in the UK, it will likely be priced closer to £25,000 ($33,700), like the Kia EV2.
Top comment by Chris PNW
A competent and not compromised Tesla Board of Directors would be asking the Tesla CEO how the Hyundai Group has been able to develop and deliver EVs for a broad set of market segments (small, large, sedans, SUVs, vans, etc.) across the globe at prices consumers can afford and Tesla has so few fresh products on offer in 2025?
One would think you appear to be distracted Mr. Musk, not focused on you role as leader, or NOT fit for purpose. How is the CEO of the Hyundai Group able to accomplish so much in a relatively short time while still producing profit-making petrol vehicles consumers demand.
Let’s not forget the Hyundai Group owns Boston Dynamics and uses their robots on the production floor of their auto manufacturing plants performing QA tasks NOW.
Similar to the Kia EV3, Hyundai’s new electric car will likely be offered with 58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh battery packs. The former provides a WLTP range of 260 miles, while the latter is rated with a range of 365 miles on a single charge.
The new Hyundai EV will make its global debut at the Munich Motor Show in Germany, from September 9 through September 14.
Kia’s EV3 is already the most popular retail electric vehicle in the UK through the first half of 2025. Will Hyundai match it with the new model?
Hyundai will offer an in depth look at the Concept THREE during a press conference at the IAA Open Space, explaining how it will shake up the compact EV segment. Check back for all the details. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.
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