ev.news Briefly: Ioniq 3, Citroen 2CV, Electrify America & more | 06 Oct 2026
HYUNDAI IONIQ 3 UNDERCUTS RENAULT 5 AT £18,495
Hyundai has opened UK orders for the Ioniq 3 from £18,495 after the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant, with the entry 213-mile model undercutting the Renault 5 and Citroën ë-C3, while a 61 kWh version offers 308 miles for £21,995. Every version qualifies for the grant, and the significance is that Hyundai is bringing a 300-mile-plus EV into the low-£20,000s, increasing pressure on rivals to cut prices.
EV SALES SURGE 62% ACROSS 12 EUROPEAN MARKETS
Battery-electric sales across 12 major European markets rose 62% in September to a record 33% share…
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