2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: 3-Row EV Boasts 335 Miles of Range, Starts at $60,555

With the launch of the 2026 Ioniq 9, Hyundai joins Kia as one of the only mainstream brands building three-row electric SUVs. The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride have taken the gas-powered three-row segment by storm, and in some key interior measurements, the Ioniq 9 is pretty similar to the Palisade. Like its gas-powered sibling, it combines space and upscale design into a package with a lot of appeal for families. Now, Hyundai has released pricing for its new SUV; the 2026 Ioniq 9 will start at $60,555 (all prices include $1,600 destination charge).

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Release Date and Pricing

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will arrive at dealerships in the coming weeks. Built at Hyundai’s facility in Georgia, the Ioniq 9 is eligible for full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Buyers also receive their choice of a complimentary ChargePoint home charger or $400 public-charging credit. Full line pricing (not factoring in the tax credit) is as follows:

• S: $60,555
• SE: $64,365
• SEL: $67,920
• Performance Limited: $72,850
• Performance Calligraphy: $76,590
• Performance Calligraphy Design: $78,090

What Are the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9’s Trim Levels?

The Ioniq 9’s six trim levels are really more like four. The only difference between the S and SE trims is the latter’s all-wheel drive and a power-adjustable passenger seat (a power-adjustable driver’s chair is standard in the S). Both ride on 19-inch wheels and boast LED exterior lighting, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a hands-free power liftgate, flush-mounted door handles, and keyless entry and start. They are also upholstered in cloth and feature heated front seats, a second-row bench seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone charging, eight speakers, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The entry-level Ioniq 9 S boasts a long list of standard safety technology, including forward collision warning with bicyclist and pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, oncoming traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering, front and rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, blind spot intervention, a driver-attention monitor, and front and rear parking sensors.

The SEL sits on 20-inch wheels and features synthetic leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated outboard second-row seats and ambient interior lighting. The SEL also adds a 360-degree camera system, blind spot cameras and side parking sensors.

In addition to its power bump, the Performance Limited gains bidirectional charging capability, 21-inch wheels, a panoramic moonroof, upgraded front seats, ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, a 14-speaker Bose audio system and Digital Key 2, which allows owners to use their smartphone as a vehicle key.

The Performance Calligraphy features unique exterior styling with choreographed welcome lighting and upgraded interior trim including a synthetic suede headliner. It also gets two-tone synthetic leather, a massaging driver’s seat, metal pedals, a head-up display and automated parking. Though the Performance Calligraphy Design is listed as a separate trim level, the only difference is that it rides on unique 21-inch wheels and is available with matte paint.

What Are the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9’s Powertrain Specs and Range?

All 2026 Ioniq 9s draw electricity from a 110.3-kilowatt-hour battery pack and are built with a North American Charging Standard port allowing them to be plugged in at Tesla’s charging network. An adapter for Combined Charging System stations is included to further expand charging options. Capable of DC fast charging at up to 350 kilowatts, the Ioniq 9 can replenish its battery from 10% to 80% in as little as 24 minutes.

The entry level Ioniq 9 S is the only trim with rear-wheel drive. Its single electric motor generates 215 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque. Hyundai says the rear-drive Ioniq 9 has a range of 335 miles, which makes it the second-longest-range three-row electric vehicle, with the top spot belonging to the Rivian R1S (official EPA ratings are not yet available). But the Rivian only tops the Hyundai with the $6,000 Max battery, which lofts its sticker to $89,900. (Kia’s three-row EV9 has a smaller, 99.8-kWh battery and maxes out at an EPA-rated 304 miles.)

With a second motor driving the front wheels for AWD, the Ioniq 9 SE and SEL have a total of 303 hp, 446 pounds-feet of torque and a range of 320 miles. In the Performance trim levels, the motors’ output is increased to a combined 422 hp and 516 pounds-feet, and range remains a strong 311 miles.

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