2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 RWD Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
68
out of 100
B
#71 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability81
25% of overall
Efficiency76
25% of overall
Economics58
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability81/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation1.6% / yr 88

Brand-level curve — no model-specific dataset yet.

Efficiency76/100

EPA efficiency3.03 mi/kWh 62

Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range335 mi 97

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed85 mi / 10 min 81

Peak 233 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics58/100

Energy cost per mile7.7¢/mi 62

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$963/yr 49

Against the Hyundai Santa Fe (25 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$225/yr 58

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$15.84 / 100 mi 62

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
7.7¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$919
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$963/yr
Fast-charge speed
85 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$225
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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