# Hyundai shelves IONIQ 3 launch in Australia as cheaper Chinese EVs take over

> Hyundai has scrapped plans to launch the IONIQ 3 in Australia. Importing the electric hatch would be too costly to compete with low-priced Chinese EVs.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/hyundai-cancels-ioniq-3-australia-over-cheap-chinese-evs/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac665d780d19992b7ccbcf6)
- **Published:** 2026-10-07
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla #ev
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