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European alternative-fuel vehicle launches – September 2026

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European alternative-fuel vehicle launches – ~~August~~ September 2026

~~Following the rollout of the Nexo hydrogen SUV and the IONIQ 3 launch in Europe,~~ Hyundai has ~~further detailed~~ officially opened orders for the IONIQ 3 3, a compact electric ~~hatchback,~~ hatchback designed for the European market. Developed in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the vehicle is manufactured at the İzmit plant in ~~Turkey.~~ Turkey to maintain competitive pricing against European and Chinese rivals. The ~~model~~ IONIQ 3 utilizes the E-GMP platform with a 400V architecture and ~~offers~~ features an ‘Aero Hatch’ design with a drag coefficient of 0.263. It is offered in two battery configurations: a 42 42.2 kWh standard range battery providing up to 344 km of range, and a 61 kWh ~~battery offering up to 479 km. In the United Kingdom, entry-level pricing for the Advance model with a 42.2 kWh~~ long-range battery ~~starts at £22,245, with a 213-mile range. A higher-specification 61 kWh version is priced at £25,745,~~ offering up to ~~308 miles of range. In European markets, the lead-in Advance trim starts from €25,955 or £22,245. The vehicle introduces~~ 497 km (WLTP). Technological features include the Pleos Connect ~~Android Automotive-based~~ infotainment system, ~~featuring 12.9-inch or 14.6-inch displays. Technological features include~~ based on Android Automotive OS, with central touchscreens ranging from 12.9 to 14.6 inches. The vehicle includes an integrated EV route planner and Memory Reverse Assist. ~~Trim~~ Available trim levels include Select, Trend, Prime, Advance, Premium, and Ultimate, ~~with the latter adding matrix LED headlamps and heated steering wheels. Sportier~~ alongside sportier N Line and N Line Evo ~~variants are also available. In Poland, the IONIQ 3 will start from 119,900 PLN, with showroom arrivals and deliveries expected by late September or early autumn 2026.~~ variants. As previously noted, Hyundai has implemented a ~~controversial~~ cost-management strategy ~~for the IONIQ 3 and the Elantra (Avante) by making~~ where the driver’s instrument cluster is an optional extra. In ~~base~~ certain entry-level configurations, the traditional 9.9-inch digital display is absent, requiring drivers to ~~use~~ rely on the central Pleos Connect multimedia screen for essential information such as vehicle speed. In South Korea, buyers can add the 9.9-inch display for approximately 350,000 won. In the UK, the display is only included starting from the second trim level. This move is viewed as part of a broader industry trend toward cost-cutting speed and ~~software-defined vehicles.~~ autonomy data.

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