2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Specs, Price, Review – A 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV has a range of more than 300 miles and a more straightforward charging process thanks to its biggest battery to yet and standard NACS.
Hyundai announced the latest addition of the electric car family in a ceremony Thursday night, eve of the 2024 LA Auto Show. When a three-row 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV debuts the following year, it will be the largest EV in the brand’s range thanks to the largest battery that the Hyundai Group has ever produced. In any arrangement, it could have an operating radius of over 300 miles.
Native charging will also be done via the NACS connection, which was developed by Tesla & has access to Superchargers. The SUV is, in my estimation, the most attractive Ioniq models to date because of its superb features and well-considered appearance. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Specs
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior & Interior
The design serves as a ready for shipment distillation of the 2021 Seven concept, even if Hyundai has now decided to call the three-row SUV the “Ioniq 9,” which probably allows for expansion in the center of the lineup. The Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) allows the 9 to share many of the same technologies as its smaller siblings, albeit being slightly bigger. It is a replacement for the Editors’ Choice-winning Ioniq 5 tiny eSUV and the wildly popular Ioniq 6.
The fully Hyundai Palisade, wholly originally the largest vehicle in Hyundai’s US portfolio, is half a foot longer than the smaller 2026 Ioniq 9 with bumper-to-bumper measurements of 199.2 inches. Even more impressive is the 9’s enlarged 123.2-inch wheelbase, which is nine feet longer compared with the flagship’s combustion engine.
The Ioniq offers greater head and legroom in the backseat than Rivian’s R1S, even though they have the same notional footprint. I particularly enjoyed the second and third rows when I tested the Ioniq 9.
A gorgeous profile & a roofline that progressively climbs to a height just over the second row then abruptly falling down towards the upright tail surround the Ioniq 9’s chassis. The SUV’s aerodynamic boat tail, which is produced by the width decreasing towards the back end, is emphasized by strong, flared shoulders over the rear wheel arches.
The SUV makes excellent use of scale and proportion. From the rear, its broad haunches, convergent greenhouse, and low roof make it look more like a massive sportwagon than an upright SUV. (If you don’t remember the Volvo V70R from the early 2000s, take a look at that shoulder and those vertical taillights.)
However, the SUV’s large, glossy black grille and strong horizontal pixel light visor highlight and accentuate its breadth and proportions when viewed from the front. It gives the impression that the SUV is moving, and I enjoy how its size seems to alter depending on whether it is approaching or moving.
The most distinctive and fascinating aspect of the design are the half-moon “eyebrows” that are carved into the wheel arches. A throwback to the original Ioniq Seven concept, their wide, square wheel arches would have hampered the car’s aerodynamics.
The eyebrows are meant to give the impression of a squared-off, round hole. The color has a big impact on how effectively they do it; a sleek black body trim amplifies the impression. (Hyundai said that it could simply alter the wheel arch by equipping an off-road vehicle with big knobby tires if it so desired.)
The inside of the Ioniq 9 isn’t particularly impressive. Two 12-inch displays make up the SUV’s conventional digital dashboard, but because the screens are curved rather than flat, it feels and looks more luxurious. You can access the center console from the front or rear seats thanks to a clever double hinge design. For better rearward reach and to make room on the flat floor for bags or purses up front, the entire console can also slide back up to 7.5 inches.
In its home country of South Korea, the Ioniq 9 will be offered with camera-based digital side mirrors that improve aerodynamics. It is legally compulsory for drivers in the United States to use conventional optical mirrors to determine their blind zones. Furthermore, the SUVs’ swivel second-row seats—which provide a distinctive perspective on parked comfort—will not be available. The ability to recline is an extra perk of the captain’s seats, however. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Specs
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Specs
Engine & Performance
The electric drivetrain will come in three different types. The Long-Range RWD version’s rear axle is powered by a single 160-kilowatt (215 horsepower) engine that produces 258 foot-pounds of torque. The overall horsepower is increased to 254 hp by attaching a second 70 kW motor to the front axle with Long-Range AWD.
Lastly, the Performance AWD version increases the front axle to a symmetrical 160 kW (about 429 total horsepower combined) for a 0- to-60 mph sprint in an estimated 4.9 seconds.
Hyundai claims that the Long-Range RWD model, which has 19-inch wheels, would go up to 335 miles on the EPA test cycle because of its 110.3 kWh battery pack, the largest E-GMP EV to yet. Although there will likely be a range penalty if you choose the more expensive upgrades, such as larger 21-inch wheels or all-wheel drive, the business promises that all configurations will travel more than 300 miles between charges.
North American Ioniq 9s will be enabled to connect to Tesla’s Supercharger network immediately out of the box since their North American Charging System (NACS) connector is included as standard. (Charging at CCS stations will also be possible with an additional adapter.) The EV should be completely charged from 10% to 80% state of charge in around 24 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger. Up to 235 kW can be used to charge the EV.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Fuel Economy
Three rows of nine 100-watt USB type-C charging connectors are included with the gadget. You won’t be trapped if you intend on powering six MacBooks while parked since the ports are really part of the electric vehicles vehicle-to-load (V2L) system, which draws power directly from the battery with a high voltage rather than the 12-volt auxiliary battery.
The Ioniq 9 requires an adapter in order to get power from an external source while using V2L. (However, the NACS connectivity would most likely require a separate adaptor, in contrast to the CCS V2L dongle now found in E-GMP automobiles.) Bidirectional charging, which enables the EV to link to home energy systems, and vehicle-to-grid management of electricity are also possible with the correct hardware. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Specs
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV Release Date & Price
Hyundai’s Georgia plant will begin manufacturing 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 vehicles for the US market in the first half of 2025. Regardless, Hyundai is postponing the final pricing and detailed specs until the day of sale. I believe the Ioniq 9 will be somewhat more expensive at launch than the Kia EV9 Long Range, which retails for around $60,000.
This is because the Ioniq 9 uses the same technology and has a larger battery. If the Hyundai were produced in the US, it would qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. Without the allure, I can only hope Hyundai will keep selling the 9 at a fair price because it might not even be available after deliveries start.
Note: The details included in this blog post are derived from pre-release material that was accessible when the article was written. If you want the latest information, you should check official sources or call your nearest dealership.
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