# Hyundai starts building the IONIQ 3, its affordable electric hatch

> Hyundai wants the IONIQ 3 to be “the best vehicle in Europe. ” With sales set to begin soon, the electric hatch is now rolling off the line.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/08/14/hyundai-starts-building-ioniq-3-affordable-electric-hatch/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7f5db86165a79cfdef3859)
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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