The IONIQ 9 is Hyundai's first crack at the seven-seat luxury electric SUV. It is bigger than the IONIQ 5, calmer than the Kia EV9, and aimed squarely at the family that wants the space of a Palisade with the running cost of a household battery.
What you are buying
A 110 kWh battery in the Long Range cars, with WLTP range up to 620 km on the rear-drive trim and around 580 km on the Calligraphy AWD. 800-volt architecture means a 10 to 80 per cent DC charge in around 24 minutes on a fast enough charger. Three rows of seats and a calm cabin that genuinely feels like a step up from the EV9.
Cartell Assessment
Hyundai has not tried to make the IONIQ 9 sporty, and the car is better for it. It is a quiet, comfortable family EV with the highway manners of a Genesis and the practicality of a Palisade. The Calligraphy is the trim to spec if you want the full luxury experience.
AU Outlook
IONIQ 9 pricing in Australia starts in the high-$120k drive-away bracket for the Long Range RWD and climbs into the mid-$140k for the Calligraphy AWD. Cross-shop is the Kia EV9 GT-Line and the Volvo EX90. Verify the latest figures with the Hyundai Australia configurator.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 230 kW (Calligraphy AWD)
- Torque
- 605 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 620 km WLTP (RWD) or 580 km WLTP (AWD)
- Charging
- 800 V architecture, up to 350 kW DC
- Drive
- RWD or Dual-motor AWD
- Seats
- 7
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km, 8 years on HV battery
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star (2025)
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| IONIQ 9 Long Range RWD | from $119,990 drive-away (verify) | 110 kWh, 620 km WLTP, 7 seats |
| IONIQ 9 Long Range AWD | from $129,990 drive-away (verify) | Dual-motor AWD, 580 km WLTP |
| IONIQ 9 Calligraphy AWD | from $144,990 drive-away (verify) | Top luxury trim, nappa leather, premium audio, 22 inch wheels |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
