The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the brand’s largest and most premium electric vehicle to date — a full-size seven-seat SUV with a 110.3kWh battery, up to 385 miles of WLTP range, and 800V ultra-rapid charging. It went on sale in the UK from £64,995 and has already won the Comfortable Cruiser category at the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards.
The Basics
Built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform alongside the Kia EV9, the Ioniq 9 sits firmly in the premium electric SUV segment. Despite its large dimensions — over five metres long — its drag coefficient of just 0.259Cd helps it achieve efficiency figures that rival much smaller cars.
Three powertrains are available in the UK:
- Long Range RWD (218bhp): Up to 385 miles WLTP. 0–62mph in 9.4 seconds. Exclusive to Premium trim.
- Long Range AWD (307bhp): Up to 372 miles WLTP. 0–62mph in 6.7 seconds.
- Performance AWD (427bhp): Up to 372 miles WLTP. 0–62mph in 5.2 seconds. Available on Calligraphy trim only.
All versions feature the same 110.3kWh battery with 800V architecture, supporting a peak charge rate of 233kW. At a compatible rapid charger, the battery can go from 10% to 80% in approximately 24 minutes.
UK Pricing
| Trim | Powertrain | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | RWD 218bhp | From £64,995 |
| Ultimate | AWD 307bhp | From £73,495 |
| Calligraphy | AWD 307bhp or 427bhp | From £75,495 |
The Premium trim is the value choice and is genuinely well-equipped, including 19-inch alloys, heated front and rear seats, three-zone climate control, a panoramic view monitor and wireless charging. Ultimate adds leather, a panoramic roof, head-up display, ventilated rear seats and a Bose sound system. Calligraphy adds 21-inch wheels, nappa leather, and the option of six-seat captain’s chairs.
Interior and Practicality
The Ioniq 9’s flat floor and long wheelbase create a genuinely lounge-like interior. The sliding Universal Island centre console is a clever touch, allowing it to move between front and second rows for flexible access. Boot space is 338 litres with all seven seats in use, expanding significantly when the third row is folded.
All versions offer Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, meaning you can power external devices — laptops, camping equipment, tools — directly from the car’s battery.
Running Costs
Company car drivers benefit from a 3% Benefit-in-Kind rate for the 2026/27 tax year — dramatically lower than equivalent petrol or diesel SUVs. For a higher-rate taxpayer, the annual tax saving over a comparable diesel SUV can exceed £9,000 per year.
Road tax (VED) is free for all battery electric vehicles. The Ioniq 9 falls below the revised £80,000 luxury car tax threshold, meaning the additional VED surcharge does not apply to any trim level.
How Does It Compare?
The Ioniq 9 is closely related to the Kia EV9 but offers a larger battery, more range, and a lower starting price. The Volvo EX90 starts at over £82,000. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz seven-seater starts at just over £60,000 but has a smaller battery and less range. For buyers who need three rows of seats in a fully electric vehicle, the Ioniq 9 remains one of the strongest all-round options in the UK market.
