All 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Models to Offer 500+ Kilometres of Range
As it prepares to hit Canadian roads in the coming weeks, the all-new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 9 is set to redefine the three-row electric SUV segment. With bold styling, cutting-edge technology, the IONIQ 9 will offer an official range of 500 km or more across all models, delivering both performance and practicality.
The IONIQ 9 Essential with rear-wheel drive offers the longest range, achieving 539 km, while the Preferred AWD+ variant—which boosts power to an exhilarating 422 horsepower—retains an impressive 500 km range while offering dynamic performance rarely seen in this category.
Final natural resources Canada-estimated range
| IONIQ 9 trim | Final natural resources Canada-estimated range |
|---|---|
| IONIQ 9 Essential (RWD) | 539 km |
| IONIQ 9 Preferred AWD | 515 km |
| IONIQ 9 Preferred AWD+ | 500 km |
“We are proud to welcome the IONIQ 9 to Canada’s most awarded lineup of electric vehicles,” said Mike Riccluto, Director of Product and Corporate Strategy at Hyundai Auto Canada. “Range anxiety remains a key
The 2026 IONIQ 9, an electric SUV ready for your next adventure
The IONIQ 9, demonstrating Hyundai Motor Group’s unwavering commitment to electrification, will play a key role in the company’s global target to offer a full lineup of 23 EV models by 2030. Following IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, both triple winners at the World Car of the Year Awards in 2022 and 2023 respectively, IONIQ 9 will build on this legacy of electrification excellence through experience.
With the longest wheelbase of any Hyundai model at 3,130 mm, IONIQ 9 impresses with its expansive cabin and grand proportions. The pure volume of the body and fenders create an imposing impression, while intricately designed accents add depth and dimension. The flowing rear wheel arch character line emphasizes the vehicle’s unique volumes and contributes to its dynamic design.
IONIQ 9 is underpinned by Hyundai Motor's innovative E-GMP architecture, which enhanced PE system, with an optimized gear ratio for hill climbing and the application of a two-stage inverter for improved efficiency.
IONIQ 9 also offers remarkable towing capabilities of up to 5,000 lbs. Its intelligent trailer mode optimizes range predictions based on trailer weight and maintains a fixed 50:50 front-to-rear motor torque distribution ratio on AWD for optimal performance.
The advanced PE system’s high-voltage, floor-mounted NCM lithium-ion battery offers 110.3 kWh of system energy. The Long-Range RWD model is powered by a 160 kW rear motor, the Long-Range AWD alternative features an additional 70 kW front motor, while the Performance AWD models boast 160 kW motors at both the front and rear.
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 will be available at Canadian dealerships in spring 2025.
