2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: Is This the Electric SUV We've All Been Waiting For?

Let’s dive into 10 features that could make it the EV to beat.

1. 350-Mile Range The RWD model delivers a class-leading 350-mile range, perfect for road trips without constant charging stops.

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2. 18-Minute Ultra-Fast Charging Go from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes with a 350 kW charger—faster than a coffee break.

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3. 510 HP AWD Performance The AWD trim rockets from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds, rivaling sports cars.

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4. Level 3 Autonomous Driving Hands-free highway cruising with Hyundai’s SmartSense 2.0 autonomy suite.

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5. Sustainable Luxury Interior Vegan leather, recycled plastics, and reclaimed wood trim—eco-chic without compromise.

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6. Retractable Door Handles + Aerodynamic Design Sleek, silent, and slippery (0.28 drag coefficient) for maximum efficiency.

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7. 32-Inch Curved OLED Dashboard A seamless, futuristic display powered by NVIDIA, blending maps, media, and controls.

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8. Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Power Turn your Ioniq 9 into a mobile power bank to charge devices, tools, or even another EV.

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9. 10-Year Battery Warranty Hyundai backs its 120 kWh battery with a decade of peace of mind.

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10. Starting at 79,990∗∗Under79,990∗∗Under80K for a luxury EV SUV—$20K cheaper than a Tesla Model X**.

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