Hyundai has announced that its all-electric Ioniq 3 ‘Aero Hatch’ is now on sale in the UK, with prices starting from £22,245.

The latest member of the South Korean firm’s electric-only Ioniq family, the Ioniq 3 is sized between the likes of the Renault 5 and the Cupra Raval, as well as the larger Volkswagen ID 3 and MG4.

The brand’s ‘Aero Hatch’ is the first Ioniq model to adopt Hyundai’s new ‘Art of Steel’ design language, and boasts a slippery drag coefficient of just 0.26Cd. Riding on the same GMP platform as the Kia EV2, the Ioniq 3 is available in four trim levels: entry-level Advance, mid-tier Premium, plus the well-appointed Ultimate and sporty-looking N Line Evo models.

Hyundai offers the Ioniq 3 with a choice of two batteries – a 42kWh unit mated to a 144bhp motor with a 0-62mph time of 8.8 seconds, and 61kWh pack linked to a 134bhp motor, which achieves the run in 9.6 seconds.

Base-spec ‘Standard Range’ Advance cars are those with the smaller battery, the £22,245 price tag and a 213-mile range. Cars with the larger unit will achieve up to 308 miles in Advance spec,.

Thanks to its 400-volt architecture, small battery cars have a fast-charging speed of 119kW, translating into a 10%-80% charge time of 29 minutes, while the bigger pack has a slower DC rate of 110kW and will take 30 minutes for the same top-up.

The long-range car starts from £24,245 in Advance spec, while pricing for the Premium begins at £25,945. Ultimate spec comes with a £28,445 price tag, while the flagship N Line Evo rounds things off at £30,445.

It remains unknown as to whether the EV3 will qualify for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG). Yet given its sister car is eligible for the £1,500 discount, we expect the Hyundai will follow suit.

Irrespective of trim level and battery size, LED headlamps front and rear are standard, along with a slim, 9.9-inch Volkswagen ID-esque driver display, a wireless smartphone charger, and an infotainment screen in the centre of the dashboard, which runs on Hyundai’s new Android-based ‘Pleos Connect’ software. Fans of physical switchgear will also be pleased to know that a row of buttons sits below the touchscreen to manage the dual-zone climate control and various personal settings

Front and rear parking sensors are also included in the price, along with a rear-view monitor, adaptive cruise control, and a smart key with push-button start. The £1,250 ‘EV Pack’ includes a heat pump, and vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality is an option across the Ioniq 3 range.

Step up to the Ultimate trim, and the wheel size increases from 16 to 18 inches. Matrix LED headlights with a Cupra-style welcome light display function are also part of the package. Inside, there is also integrated sat-nav, passenger air vents, reclining rear seats, and ambient lighting.

From Ultimate cars upwards, a £2,500 optional ‘Comfort Pack’ offers heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, a Bose sound system, and a smartphone key. The N Line Evo adopts an aggressive bodykit, plus N Line badging and 19-inch alloys. The cabin gets suede and cloth-upholstered N Line-branded seats, a smattering of red detailing throughout, plus a 360-degree camera and remote park assist. The touchscreen is also sized up from 12.9 inches to 14.6 inches.