Street Take a look at: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV

Clients who buy or lease a brand new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 are eligible for his or her alternative of a ChargePoint Dwelling Flex Stage 2 residential charging station or a $400 charging credit score. Hyundai will present the house charger by means of its Hyundai Dwelling Market which will even help prospects with scheduling skilled set up. The charging credit score can be utilized by means of Hyundai Pay at taking part stations, which presently embrace ChargePoint, EVgo and Electrify America.

Silent and Clean Cruising

Clear Fleet Report spent every week in-and-around Southern California driving two Ioniq 9 trims, a complete of 412 miles. We first had been within the Ioniq 9 AWD Efficiency Calligraphy for 285 miles after which the AWD Efficiency Restricted for 127 miles. The 422 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque had been greater than loads to maneuver the 6,008-pound seven-passenger SUV. The torque got here on immediately, and there was no engine to stumble or multi-gear transmission to seek for the appropriate gear. It made for an pleasurable, premium drive. When you have by no means pushed an electrical automotive, put it in your to-do listing for subsequent week.

The climate circumstances had been such I solely used the Eco, Regular and Sport drive modes, leaving Snow and the customizable My Mode for an additional day. Eco is greatest for maximizing gasoline financial system when on the open street, however Sport gave the Ioniq 9 extra spirit by altering the throttle response and steering sensitivity. Regular is the pleased medium mode.

The AWD system, with dynamic torque vectoring and lateral wind stability management, delivered wonderful dealing with for a automobile that feels smaller than it seems. It was nimble with no trace of tire slippage, physique roll or any lack of management when pushing arduous round tight or sweeping corners. The ground-mounted batteries drop the middle of gravity, making for sure-footed dealing with.

Two applied sciences that Hyundai does pretty much as good or higher than any model are its paddle shifter-operated Regenerative Braking and one pedal/i-Pedal driving. Mastering them (a really quick studying curve) creates the best and most pleasurable method to drive an electrical automotive. Be certain that to have the Hyundai supplier gross sales affiliate exhibit how utilizing and setting this regenerative braking method will enhance your electrical effectivity, driving vary and driving enjoyment.

Having reviewed all the electrical Hyundai fashions, the Ioniq 9 proves Hyundai—and this extends to the sister manufacturers of Genesis and Kia—is aware of electrical automobiles and is aware of what drivers will like in an EV.

Head-turning Exterior Design

Hyundai positioned an emphasis on inside house which implies the outside design wanted to be maximized in any respect 4 corners. The minimal entrance and rear overhangs, a protracted wheelbase and flat ground created spacious passenger room. The panoramic sunroof opens the inside to the surface world.

The gently sloping roof and an abrupt, close to vertical rear finish give it a boxy look. However the comfortable edges, flush energy door handles and lively air flaps within the decrease entrance fascia, an underbody cowl and hidden antennas all contribute to a really respectable 0.269 coefficient of drag.

One other design device to create inside house is, when the Ioniq 9 is considered from above, the ‘Boat-tail’ design. It has a entrance fender width narrower than the rears, with the hips being the widest level. The look is much like a glossy sailboat.

The LED head and tail lights, with a parametric pixel design, have turn out to be a Hyundai trademark. There are 4 aerodynamic alloy wheel designs in sizes—19, 20 and 21 inches.

The Ioniq 9 has 9 exterior colours: Abyss Black Pearl, Cyber Grey Metallic, Snow White Pearl, Ecotronic Grey Matte, Gravity Grey Matte, Cosmic Blue Pearl and Sage Silver Matte. The 2 we drove had been in Final Pink Metallic and Ionosphere Inexperienced Pearl.

Spacious and Premium Inside

The time period spacious typically is used loosely when describing inside house. What we discovered was a totally flat ground offering stretch-out leg room, with shoulder and head room for up-to seven occupants. Up entrance the floating bridge console is moveable and incorporates cup holders and cost ports.

With a watch on sustainability the seats are coated in both bio-based stain-resistant fabric or, like ours, H-Tex artificial. The heated and ventilated 8-way energy driver and passenger seats have energy lumbar with the driving force getting reminiscence.

The facility-ventilated second-row Captain’s Chairs (solely out there within the Restricted and Calligraphy trims) swivel and recline. They’re power-operated to slip and fold to accommodate quick access to the third row. Second-row occupants get handbook window shades, air flow controls, USB-C cost ports and energy leg extensions. The third-row bench seat energy folds to broaden the beneficiant cargo capability. Further small merchandise storage within the entrance trunk (frunk) is obtainable.

There are three screens, starting with the 10-inch configurable head-up show projected on the windshield. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which can be configurable with an assortment of vital automobile info, is related to the 12.3-inch horizontal colour infotainment display. Leisure was by means of the 14-speaker Bose premium audio system with AM/FM/SiriusXM, wi-fi Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth for streaming and hands-free phone. The Bluelink app gives entry to automobile programs together with distant begin and distant charging, and the Digital Key gives additional comfort and security.

Further inside options are entrance and third-row USB-C media and cost ports, changeable ambient lighting, wi-fi cellphone charging, Wi-Fi sizzling spot, three-zone automated temperature management with second and third-row vents, energy or handbook tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise management with restricted hands-free driving, push button begin and cease, automated dimming rear view mirror with Homelink, energy home windows and an influence distant hands-free rear carry gate.

Security

The IONIQ 9 comes with an intensive listing of ordinary security options, starting with 10 airbags. Hyundai’s security tech is powerful with superior driver help programs (ADAS), together with lane maintain help, blind spot detection, ahead collision avoidance and rear cross-traffic avoidance help. Different options are hill begin help, auto maintain, a encompass and blind view monitor with parking sensors and a tire stress monitoring system.

Guarantee

• New Car – 5 years/60,000 miles
• Powertrain – 10 years/100,000 miles
• Electrical Car – 10 years/100,000 miles
• Anti-perforation – Seven years/Limitless miles
• Roadside Help – 5 years/Limitless miles

Pricing

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is produced on the huge Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Ellabell, Georgia, close to Savannah. It is available in six trim ranges. These costs embrace the $1,600 freight cost.

• S RWD                                                      $60,595
• SE AWD $64,365
• SEL AWD $67,920
• Efficiency Restricted AWD                       $72,850
• Efficiency Calligraphy AWD                 $76,590
• Efficiency Calligraphy Design AWD    $78,090

Observations: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

That is a straightforward one to summarize. If you’re out there for a premium giant SUV that seats as much as seven in true consolation and elegance, and are able to make the transfer to electrification, then the all-electric 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 must be excessive in your buying listing.

With quick charging and a minimal of 300 all-electric mile driving vary, the Ioniq 9 will simply deal with all your loved ones in-town errands and make taking an extended street journey very doable, all whereas eliminating the necessity to ever cease at a fuel station once more.

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Story by John Faulkner. Pictures by John Faulkner and Hyundai.