The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a large upmarket SUV and the new flagship electric model in Hyundai’s UK range.
Built on the same foundations as the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, as well as its key rival, the Kia EV9, the seven-seat Ioniq 9 has been warmly received by the British motoring media based on foreign test drive review scores.
Praising the large family car for its “clever” design and practicality, Top Gear’s Jason Barlow says that the Ioniq 9 is “another Hyundai whose design flair is backed up by some genuinely useful thinking.”
While he conceeds that the SUV’s ride comfort is somewhat “choppy”, Carbuyer’s Charlie Harvey adds that the car’s driving experience is “very refined and quiet, while it feels more upmarket than Hyundais that have come before it.”
As of October 2025, the large Hyundai Ioniq 9 holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 71%. Beyond the SUV’s positive set of review scores, this overall rating is bolstered by excellent Euro NCAP safety credentials and Hyundai’s five-year warranty.
Ioniq 9 highlights
- Long battery range from its large battery
- Class-leading seven-seat practicality
- Refined and quiet driving experience
Ioniq 9 lowlights
- Rather firm ride comfort
- Infotainment can be a bit frustrating
- Lots of body roll in tighter bends
Key specifications
Body style: Large SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: £64,995 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a big, comfortable and practical family SUV, but its quirky looks and large price tag might put you off.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
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Carwow
“The Ioniq 9 gets most of the premium electric SUV character traits right, with a long list of kit, plush seats and plenty of passenger space.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
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Auto Express
Dean Gibson
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Driving more sedately, the Ioniq 9’s cabin is a quiet and calming space, with handling and comfort in line with its passenger-first remit.”
Author: Guy Bird
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Aside from a couple of small grumbles – namely the roly poly handling and a menu-heavy infotainment system – the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is refined and smooth to drive, calming to be in and will tackle family life better than most other cars ever could. And when all of this can be done for less than an EX90, or the upcoming electric Range Rover, the Ioniq 9 feels like great value.”
Author: Jake Groves, Alan Taylor-Jones
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“It’s very refined and quiet, while it feels more upmarket than Hyundais that have come before it. It’s let down somewhat by a choppy ride, and we don’t think the Performance variant feels particularly sporty, but it’s a welcome addition to the line-up and has an impressive electric range.”
Author: Charlie Harvey
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“With its thoughtful design, practical interior and competitive pricing, the IONIQ 9 is well-positioned to take on its key rivals.”
Author: Ginny Buckley
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: Ultimate 110kWh
Score: 10 / 10
“The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a spacious six- or seven-seater that is extremely comfortable and refined, with all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive, and an electric driving range of up to 385 miles.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Honest John
” The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has a spacious, flexible interior, and an impressive driving range likely from enormous battery. It’s excellent value compared with upmarket-badged rivals. However, there is the spectre of future subscription-only in-car features, and it will likely feel gargantuan on many UK streets and country lanes.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a brilliant addition to the electric seven-seater market. With a spacious, comfortable interior, thoughtful details and flexible seating, it looks to be a serious challenger for our current class champ, the Kia EV9.”
Author: Jake Groves
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 is both accomplished and clever. Its people-carrying, quasi-minibus remit means its design is less out there than the Ioniqs 5 and 6, but the result is still cool. More importantly, it’s another Hyundai whose design flair is backed up by some genuinely useful thinking.”
Author: Jason Barlow
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: September 2025
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Adult protection: 84%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 77%
Safety assist: 83%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of October 2025, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Ioniq 9 is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 375 miles | A |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 3 m/KWh | E |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 46 | E |
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a relatively expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
While we are yet to receive servicing and maintenance cost estimations for the model, we do know that the SUV’s average electrical efficiency of 3 m/KWh is rather poor. While this is to be expected of a car this size and weight, rivals like the Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90 are slightly more power efficient. The car’s predicted insurance premiums are also on the expensive end.
That said, the Ioniq 9’S 375-mile battery range (between 372 and 385 miles depending on the model) is very competitive in the large EV category.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of October 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Hyundai Ioniq 9 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Ioniq 9, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Hyundai Ioniq 9
| Overall rating | A | 96% |
| New car warranty duration | 5 years |
| New car warranty mileage | Unlimited miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Hyundai’s new car warranty is better than most brands, and the Ioniq 9 will have better warranty coverage than most other cars in a similar price bracket.
The duration is five years, with no limit on mileage.
In addition to the overall new car warranty, battery components benefit from an additional eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. This is pretty much standard for all new EVs on sale in the UK, but is an extra reassurance that petrol and diesel cars don’t get.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Hyundai Ioniq 9
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has yet to arrive in the UK, so we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting it. However, this information is updated very regularly and may change over time.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Hyundai dealer.
Awards
Significant UK trophies and awards that the Hyundai Ioniq 9 has received.
2021
- Top Gear Awards – Best Seven-Seat Electric Car
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