The flagship three-row electric SUV from the Korean auto giant will be assembled in Georgia, U.S.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 has been launched in the U.S. at a starting price of $58,955 before destination fees. Interestingly, all versions of the three-row electric SUV are capable of delivering over 300 miles (483 km) of range on a single charge. It offers class-above interior, cutting-edge design, extensive safety features and fast-charging technology to emerge as a well-rounded product.
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 Starts At $58,955
With the $1,600 freight charges, the retail sticker reads $60,555 for the RWD S variant. The top-of-the-line Calligraphy AWD trim wears a price tag of $78,090 including destination fees. There are multiple variants to choose from including – RWD S, AWD SE, AWD SEL, AWD Performance Limited, AWD Performance Calligraphy and AWD Performance Calligraphy Design. The variant-wise prices are shown below:
| Model | EV Powertrain | Drivetrain | Driving Range (miles) | MSRP (w/o $1,600 Freight Charges) |
| IONIQ 9 RWD S | 160-kW (215-HP) Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | 335 | $58,955 |
| IONIQ 9 AWD SE | 226.1 kW (303-HP) Dual Electric Motors | All-Wheel Drive | 320 | $62,765 |
| IONIQ 9 AWD SEL | 226.1-kW (303-HP) Dual Electric Motors | All-Wheel Drive | 320 | $66,320 |
| IONIQ 9 AWD PERFORMANCE LIMITED | 314.6-kW (422-HP) Dual Electric Motors | All-Wheel Drive | 311 | $71,250 |
| IONIQ 9 AWD PERFORMANCE CALLIGRAPHY | 314.6-kW (422-HP) Dual Electric Motors | All-Wheel Drive | 311 | $74,990 |
| IONIQ 9 AWD PERFORMANCE CALLIGRAPHY DESIGN | 314.6-kW (422-HP) Dual Electric Motors | All-Wheel Drive | 311 | $76,490 |
Furthermore, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is eligible for a full $7,500 federal tax credit and is slated to arrive at dealerships by early May. At present, the EV will be built at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Bryan County, Georgia. It is among the first non-Tesla models to feature a native NACS port. Customers who purchase or lease any new 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 model are eligible for their choice of a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger or a $400 charging credit. Here is the specifications list:
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | Specs |
| Battery | 110.3 kWh (gross) |
| Platform | E-GMP |
| Power | 160 kW (217 PS) to 320 kW (435 PS) |
| Torque | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) to 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) |
| Acc. (0-100 kmph / 62 mph) | 5.2 s (Performance) / 6.7 s (Long-Range AWD) |
| 350 kW DC Ultra-Fast Charging | 10-80% in 24 minutes |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.269 Cd |
| Architecture | 400-volt / 800-volt |
Tech, Features and Safety
The cabin of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 contains a generous use of sustainable materials like Eco Process Leather, Recycled PET Fabric, Wool Fabric, Bio TPO/PU Skin, Bio PET/SUEDE Fabric, and Bio Paint. Taking care of the wow factor, there are amenities like a panoramic curved display, floating dashboard, slidable Universal Island 2.0 console, relaxation and swivelling seats (second-row) with massage function, to name a few. The other features are:
- 12-inch Digital Cluster
- 12-inch Touchscreen Infotainment Display
- Premium BOSE 14-speaker Stereo
- 5.1-Channel Surround Sound
- 7-inch OLED Monitor to Display Feed from Digital Cameras as ORVMs
- Hyundai AI Assistant with Voice Recognition
- Bluelink Connected Car Services
- Over-the-air (OTA) Software Update
- Fast Wireless Charger
- 100W High-output USB-C Port
- Independently Controlled Front and Rear Climate Zones
- Panoramic Sunroof
- UV-C Sterilizer
Similarly, the safety amenities include:
- 10 Airbags
- 3rd-row Seat Belt Pre-tensioners and Load Limiters
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Rear Occupant Alert
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
Olabisi Boyle, Senior Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America, remarked, “IONIQ 9 features a beautifully executed cabin that offers the space that families need and the features and premium finishes that they desire. With impressive charging speeds and a full suite of active safety features, IONIQ 9 is a no-compromises family SUV that just happens to be electric.”
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Learn Electric Cars Says
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV represents the best that the Korean auto giant has to offer globally. We know that Hyundai has been breaking all EV records on the sales charts in the U.S. Its current breed of E-GMP-based EVs has been widely applauded by the car experts and customers alike. Let us see how things shape up with the Ioniq 9 once the sales commence.