Hyundai has revealed full pricing and initial UK specifications for the new IONIQ 9 – the Korean brand’s first electric seven-seater. With prices starting from £64,995 for the entry-level Premium model, the IONIQ 9 offers six- or seven-seat layouts and a choice of powertrains delivering up to 421bhp.
Three versions of the IONIQ 9 will be available from launch: Premium, Ultimate and Calligraphy. All models feature a 110kWh battery and 800V charging architecture, giving rapid charging capability from 10–80% in just 28 minutes – provided you can find a powerful enough charger. Every variant also comes with a heat pump and Hyundai’s clever battery conditioning system as standard, which allows drivers to manually pre-warm the battery for better efficiency and charging speeds in colder temperatures.
The base Premium trim kicks off at £64,995 and is offered in rear-wheel drive with a 215bhp motor, that delivers 350Nm of torque and a 0–62mph time of 9.4 seconds. Hyundai claims a WLTP range of up to 359 miles. Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, LED cube projection headlights, flush-fit automatic door handles, a powered tailgate, and a trio of climate zones in the cabin. Inside, buyers get a pair of 12.3-inch screens for infotainment and driver information, a heated steering wheel, wool and leather-effect seats, wireless smartphone mirroring and seven USB-C charging ports, including two 100W fast-charging outlets up front.
Buyers choosing the £73,495 Ultimate model and get 20-inch alloys, leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated rear seats and Hyundai’s Ergo Motion front seat with massage functions. This trim also introduces Hyundai’s Active Noise Control-Road (ANC-R) system, which uses sensors and microphones to cancel out road noise in real-time using the vehicle’s sound system. Like Apple AirPods in car form.
At the top of the range sits the IONIQ 9 Calligraphy, priced from £75,795. This model adds body-coloured wheel arches, 21-inch alloys and bespoke bumpers. Inside, it features Nappa leather upholstery, a UVC sterilisation tray, and the option of a flexible six-seat configuration with rotatable second-row chairs – effectively turning the interior into a lounge-like social space when parked. Buyers can also specify the most powerful drivetrain on this trim: a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup producing 421bhp and 700Nm of torque, slashing the 0–62mph time to just 5.2 seconds.
Even the mid-level Long Range AWD version, which develops 303bhp and 605Nm of torque, covers the benchmark sprint in 6.7 seconds. That model is expected to offer a range of around 332 miles, while still benefiting from features such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) power outlets and Hyundai’s latest AI-powered voice assistant, which can control navigation, media, climate settings and even recommend nearby restaurants.
Despite its size and premium ambition, the IONIQ 9 undercuts many large electric SUVs on sale in the UK, including the BMW iX, Mercedes EQE SUV and Audi Q8 e-tron. The first customer deliveries are expected later this year.
