Hyundai Ioniq 3 to bring Apple CarPlay Ultra to an affordable EV
Hyundai plans to equip the upcoming Ioniq 3 — a small, budget-friendly electric hatchback — with Apple CarPlay Ultra, a next-generation CarPlay experience that until now has mostly appeared in high-end vehicles such as the Aston Martin DBX.
Why this matters
- CarPlay Ultra offers deeper iPhone integration across vehicle displays, including instrument clusters, with a native-like experience.
- Until recently, CarPlay Ultra was limited to very expensive vehicles (Aston Martin DBX, etc.). Putting it in a compact EV could make advanced in-car iPhone integration widely accessible.
- The Ioniq 3 is expected to be price-competitive thanks to production in Turkey and modern EV features like OTA updates and customizable EV sounds.
Key points
- Model: Hyundai Ioniq 3 (small, affordable EV)
- Feature: Apple CarPlay Ultra (deeper dashboard integration)
- Context: CarPlay Ultra previously seen in premium cars (Aston Martin DBX ~€180k)
Sources and further reading:
- TechTimes: Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 supports Apple CarPlay Ultra
- Apple Newsroom: CarPlay Ultra rollout
- Hyundai: Ioniq family (reference)
What do you think — is CarPlay Ultra in an affordable EV a game changer, or just a nice-to-have? Share your thoughts below.