Hyundai has revealed the Ioniq Concept THREE at the Munich Motor Show, a design study that previews a new electric hatchback for 2026. Positioned as Hyundai’s answer to the Volkswagen ID.3, the Concept THREE hints at a production-ready EV with a sharp focus on aerodynamics, practicality, and fast-charging tech.
Highlights
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New electric hatchback concept shown at Munich
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Five-door layout (no quirky Veloster-style doors)
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Uses Hyundai-Kia’s 800V architecture
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Pixel lighting design with 3D effect
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Expected launch in 2026
Key Details
The Concept THREE abandons Hyundai’s past experiments with asymmetric doors and sticks with a more conventional five-door hatchback body. The design team has leaned heavily on aerodynamics, with a sloping rear roofline and integrated ducktail spoiler to help airflow. Up front, Hyundai’s signature “pixel” lighting returns, now with layered brightness for a more three-dimensional look.
The production version will sit on Hyundai-Kia’s 800V platform, enabling faster charging and long-distance range. While Hyundai hasn’t confirmed figures yet, expect it to match or exceed the Volkswagen ID.3’s performance benchmarks. Prototypes are already running in test camouflage, suggesting the showroom model isn’t far away.
Summary
The Ioniq Concept THREE signals Hyundai’s intent to expand its EV family with a compact hatchback aimed squarely at Europe and, potentially, India. With fast-charging capability, a practical five-door layout, and Hyundai’s increasingly confident design language, this could be the most accessible Ioniq yet.
