Hyundai launches Ioniq 9 in US and announces eligibility for US tax credit

The base model, Ioniq 9 RWD S, starts at $60,555 (including the destination fee) and offers an EPA-estimated range of 335 miles (about 540 kilometres). The AWD Performance Limited variant, delivering 422 horsepower and equipped with 21-inch wheels, is priced from $72,850 and provides a range of 311 miles (500 km). The top-tier AWD Performance Calligraphy Design trim, featuring matte paint and 21-inch turbine wheels, is available at $78,090.

All Ioniq 9 models come standard with a 110.3 kWh battery and support ultra-fast charging capabilities, achieving a 10% to 80% charge in approximately 24 minutes using a 350 kW charger. Additionally, the Ioniq 9 is among the first non-Tesla vehicles to feature a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, facilitating seamless access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.

As part of Hyundai’s customer incentives, purchasers can choose between a complimentary ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger or a $400 public charging credit. The 2026 Ioniq 9 is expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in early May.

As mentioned above, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 qualifies for the 7,500-dollar US federal tax credit. The carmaker’s Ioniq 5 is now also back on the list for rebate, after making adjustments in battery sourcing and assembly processes. The EVs were literally on again, off again, after being included in the list of vehicles eligible for subsidies in January, only to be removed three weeks later. Apparently, the batteries did not meet the requirements stipulated by the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

hyundainews.com (Ioniq 9), electrek.co (Ioniq 5)