Hyundai Motor’s newest all-electric vehicle is the 2026 Ioniq 9 SUV a three-row, up to seven-passenger SUV for the U.S. market.

Ahead of the LA Auto Show this week, Hyundai showed off its brand-new three-row all-electric SUV with a suite of features that the Korean automaker is convinced will appeal to fickle American car buyers.

A focus on aerodynamics and technology brings the Georgia-built EV to the cutting edge of the automaker’s lineupThe Ioniq 9 shares a platform with the Kia EV9.By Benjamin PrestonHyundai

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Company this week unveiled its all-new, battery-powered Ioniq 9 at a global launch event held at the iconic Goldstein House in Los Angeles. This follows the release of teaser images of the vehicle over the past two months.

The new seven-seater hits US dealers in early 2025, a welcome addition to the small but fast-growing market of full-size EVs.

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 features a huge 110kWh battery offering up to 385 miles of range. The three different power options are Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range All-Wheel Drive and Performance All-Wheel Drive, the latter with its high-powered motors on the front and rear axles getting from 0-62mph in just 5.2 seconds.

With a sleeker, more rakish shape than its Kia EV9 cousin, the Ioniq 9 puts the emphasis on comfort, quietness, and efficiency.

In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), Hyundai has consistently positioned itself as a formidable contender. The forthcoming IONIQ 9, a three-row

Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the IONIQ 9, a three-row, all-electric SUV with expansive interior space that fuses design and electric vehicle

Based on the three-row Seven concept that debuted in 2021, Ioniq 9 is the biggest vehicle the Korean automaker makes, along with the three-row Palisade. It will also likely be the most expensive, continuing the run of pricey EVs aimed at premium buyers willing to pay $10,000-$20,000 north of petrol-powered peers.

Hyundai continues its push into the premium crossover space, and the all-electric Ioniq 9 could be a game-changer.