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There have only been a couple of 3-row electric SUVs on the market to date, but Hyundai is debuting its first later this year and has finally revealed the price and range.
The 2026 Ioniq 9 will start at $58,955, or $60,555 including the destination fee. The priciest trim, the AWD Performance Calligraphy Design, starts at $76,490. All models will get at least 311 miles of EPA-estimated range, with the top trim getting around 335. It arrives at dealerships in early May.
"Ioniq 9 is a premium three-row SUV that delivers over 300 miles of all-electric range regardless of trim," Hyundai says. "With its expansive, class-above interior cutting-edge design, extensive safety features, and fast-charging technology, Ioniq 9 is ideal for modern family life."
The American-assembled car is eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit and comes with impressive charging technology. The Tesla-backed NACS port is compatible with Superchargers without an adapter, although Hyundai provides a CCS adapter for stations from other brands. It powers up in just 24 minutes on a 350kW fast charger—that's about as fast as it gets these days.
Keep in mind, most fast chargers out there are not 350kW. Only the newest ones are, and most Tesla Superchargers are a bit dated and do not offer the latest speeds. However, they are numerous and easy to use, so that's always a benefit.
Hyundai is also throwing in a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV charger, which you can install in your garage, or a $400 charging credit. The catch: You have to have it installed through Hyundai's Home division. The promotion is also available for the 2025 Ioniq 5, and you can read more about it here.
"Ioniq 9 features a beautifully executed cabin that offers the space that families need and the features and premium finishes that they desire,” says Olabisi Boyle, SVP of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America. "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."
The Ioniq 9 will compete directly with the Kia EV9 ($54,900 starting). Deep-pocketed buyers looking for a large, electric SUV may opt for a Rivian R1S, the new Lucid Gravity, or Volvo EX90, which also arrive in 2025.