The Ioniq 9 will ride not the E-GMP platform that’s beneath all of the other Ioniqs you know and love, and we expect a single- and dual-motor powertrain and roughly 300 miles of estimated range.

As the largest and most expensive model in modern Hyundai history, the Ioniq 9 is a proper flagship. You can brush up on all the important details here; this article is for the hands-on experience.

The all-new Ioniq 9 takes Hyundai’s already winning EV formula and thoughtfully applies it to a three-row SUV with great success, though the styling and price may not be for everyone.

The Ioniq 9 arrives as Hyundai's electric SUV range-topper for the 2026 model year. The SUV offers both single- and dual-motor layouts and up to 350 miles of range per charge.

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Exterior - Find Hyundai charging stations near you Photo: Perry Stern The new Ioniq 9 will have no trouble standing out in the sea of seven-passenger SUVs. While it is a large ...

Ioniq 9 comes with a Terrain Traction Control System for rough roads and an Auto Terrain Mode that uses AI to select the optimal mode for road conditions. It can tow 5,000 pounds.

Since it will be based on the same E-GMP platform, the IONIQ 9 is expected to be around the size of Kia’s EV9, at 197.2″ long, 77.9″ wide, 70.1″ tall, and a wheelbase of 122″.

The IONIQ 9 will be built at Hyundai’s massive new Metaplant America (HMGMA) alongside the updated 2025 IONIQ 5 model. The new 2025MY has more range, features, and an sleek new design.

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 won’t make it into UK showrooms until well into the second half of 2029, so we’re some way off final prices and specifications being revealed.

The all-new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is an electric crossover with three rows of seats, similar to the Kia EV9. Its closest GM rival is the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq.

The IONIQ 9 addresses this with a rapid charging system capable of replenishing the battery from 10% to 80% in just 24 minutes when connected to a 350 kW charger under optimal conditions.

The forthcoming IONIQ 9, a three-row all-electric SUV, is poised to solidify this standing, offering a blend of innovation, performance, and practicality that could redefine family transportation.