2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Review

A family EV must be a spacious SUV with enough room for all the kids and pets. Rest assured, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 has generous interior space for passengers and cargo. A flat floor allows this 3-row ride to offer excellent legroom on three rows.

If you’ve seen the Hyundai Palisade, you can imagine the level of comfort and style in the Ioniq 9 cabin. A new Relaxation Seat will offer Dynamic Touch Massage functions. Plus this family EV will have unique second-row swiveling seats. These reclining chairs can be used when the vehicle is plugged in and charging at a fast charger. Additional standards include:

100W high-output USB-C Ports (All 3 Rows)

Rear Independent Climate Controls for Camping

Slim Roof Air Vent

UV-C Sterilizer 

EV Route Planner

With the versatility of the best full size SUVs, flexible seating configurations will allow for owners to switch quickly between seating and cargo space as needed. Hyundai’s Universal Island console and the front trunk are organizational tools that parents will love. Recycled PET Fabric and Eco Process Leather are among the sustainable material choices. 

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This fast-charging EV will be packed with the latest technologies. The driver’s cockpit has a curved panoramic display that stretches from behind the steering wheel to the usual infotainment screen placement.  

Unlike the single-screen Tesla Model X, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 retains some buttons and dials for the driver’s convenience. Plus it has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto -- two important features not found on the Tesla Model X.

Upgrades will be possible through the Features on Demand (FoD) system, unique to this new Hyundai. Plus this long-range EV will offer the ability to charge small appliances with its vehicle-to-load (V2L) available system. If you compare this electric car to the Tesla Model X, you’ll find that the Hyundai has more V2L capability.

With Hyundai’s 800-volt architecture and E-GMP platform, the Ioniq 9 has double the charging capability of the average 400-volt EV. A roadside fast charger can boost the charge from 10 to 80 percent in 24 minutes.  

Electric car shoppers are looking for a long-range EV, and Hyundai will not disappoint them. The 2026 Ioniq 9 long-range edition has a projected range of 335 miles. That’s excellent compared to the expected 300 miles of range. 

Hyundai’s electric cars and SUVs are built on the E-GMP platform that has proven so versatile for the Ioniq 5 and 6. Furthermore, the Ioniq 9 has a sleek aerodynamic design that is both elegant and extremely useful. Drivers can look forward to incredible MPG-equivalent efficiency and freedom from high gasoline prices. Shoppers choose between:

Long Range RWD Models (160 kW rear motor)

Long Range AWD Models (additional 70 kW front motor)

Performance AWD Models (160 kW dual motors)

To gain a better understanding of how Hyundai electric vehicles work, check out this 2025 Ioniq 5 Review or this 2025 Ioniq 6 Review. You may also be interested in the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Review.

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will help reduce ownership costs in a number of ways.  First it will provide money-saving fuel efficiency. For instance, the Ioniq 5 has a model that earns 132 mpg-e in the city and 98 mpg-e on the highway. 

Second, it is eligible for the federal tax credit for electric vehicles. Shoppers should consult their accountants to learn if this $7500 credit would help them save on their federal income taxes.  

Third, it comes with the best warranties available in automotives today.  Bumper to bumper, it’s covered for five years or 60,000 miles. The powertrain is covered for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles. You can buy with confidence, knowing that Hyundai stands solidly behind every vehicle it sells.

There are other benefits such as BlueLink which is standard for three years on all 2025 Hyundais.  Plus Hyundai provides five years of 24/7 roadside assistance with your purchase or lease. 

Everything points to the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 as the most compelling option in the growing electric SUV market. 

To find out more, call or visit Earnhardt Hyundai - San Tan. Contact us to get details about this exciting new EV.

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