Hyundai IONIQ 9

When a family outgrows a five-seat SUV, the choice has often been a big diesel. The IONIQ 9 is Hyundai's electric alternative: a large three-row SUV with seven seats as standard and six as an option on the Calligraphy trim. It carries a 110.3 kWh battery, and Hyundai quotes up to 385 miles on the WLTP cycle for the Ultimate 218 PS rear-wheel-drive car on 19 inch wheels, about 620 km.

Range, batteries and charging

Three power variants are offered. The Long-Range RWD has a 160 kW rear motor, the Long-Range AWD adds a 66 kW front motor, and the Performance AWD has 157 kW motors front and rear and reaches 62 mph in 5.2 seconds. The 800V battery system supports charging at up to 233 kW from a 350 kW DC charger. Hyundai warns that real charging times vary with conditions. An exterior charging port doubles as a Vehicle-to-Load outlet, and the car has a 230V socket that can supply up to 3.6 kW.

Space and seating

The boot holds 338 litres with all seats upright, 908 litres with the third row folded and up to 2,494 litres in the six-seat Calligraphy (2,419 litres in seven-seat versions). First-row relaxation seats recline fully with a leg rest, and second-row swivelling seats turn to face each other when the car is stationary. There is also a front cargo space.

Towing, trims and price

Hyundai quotes a towing limit of up to 2,500 kg for AWD cars and 1,600 kg for the RWD Premium. Trims are Premium, Ultimate, Calligraphy and Calligraphy Black Ink, and the Long Range 110.3 kWh battery is on the Premium. Prices start at £64,995.

Safety and technology

Euro NCAP rated the IONIQ 9 at five stars in 2025. The Premium adds Highway Driving Assist 2 and Forward Collision-avoidance Assist 2.0. The Ultimate adds Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0 and a Digital Centre Mirror. Bluelink LITE is included for three years.

Key facts

• Range: up to 385 miles (WLTP, Ultimate 218 PS RWD, 19 inch wheels)
• Battery: 110.3 kWh
• DC charging: up to 233 kW
• Seats: seven as standard
• Safety: Euro NCAP, 5 stars (2025)
• UK price from: £64,995