In November 2024, Hyundaiās next large electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, was spotted for the first time in Australia as an evaluation vehicle.Ā
Now, the upcoming EV has received Australian approval, hinting at three locally-bound variants of the large 7-seater family SUV. It was first shared by ZappedAU on X.
All variants will be powered by a 110.3 kWh battery pack, larger than that found in the Kia EV9 which tops out at 99.8 kWh.
Two variants of the nearly 5.1-metre spacious vehicle are two-wheel-drive (2WD), while a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain powers the remaining four.
Three of the six variants are 6-seater, while others looking for more seats have the remaining three available as 7-seater configurations.
Hyundai's IONIQ 9 has just been ADR Approved!
LxWxH: 5060 x 1980 x 1790
110.3kWh Battery
3 key variants coming with 6 and 7 seater versions (6 models total)
Long range 2WD, Long Range 4WD and Performance 4WD.
255/60R19 wheels on Long Range variants
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The Hyundai Ioniq 9 was first unveiled in Los Angeles, California, in November 2024 before going on show at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week.
At that show, three variants were revealed, all of which are equipped with the large 110.3 kWh Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) battery pack. Charging this pack from 10-80% can be done in just 24 minutes, thanks to its 800 Volt architecture.
This would be one of the largest battery packs of any electric car in the Australian market, only surpassed by ultra-luxury MPVs like the Zeekr 009, which was showcased at the Everything Electric show earlier this month.
The Ioniq 9 will be available in single and dual-motor configurations, with the top-spec delivering up to 320 kW and 700 Nm of torque.Ā
A towing capacity of up to 2.5 tonnes is also on offer for the AWD variants while the 2WD sees it reduced to 1.6 tonnes.
For now, those looking for a 7-seater electric SUV will have to settle for the Kia EV9 which has a starting price of $97,000 before on-roads. Alternatively, the ultra-luxury Zeekr 009 could also tick the box with prices starting at $135,900.
With EV adoption heading into a new phase in 2025 and many more models becoming available, itās great to see more 7-seater offerings in our market. It’s also good to see the Ioniq 9 approved for sales only months after first local sighting.
This model will also help Hyundai complete its electric lineup, which now includes the Kona Electric, Ioniq 5, and Ioniq 6 as well as the upcoming Inster and this Ioniq 9.
Local pricing and specs of the new 6 and 7-seater models are yet to be confirmed, but with that large battery pack, itās expected to be over $100,000 when it lands.
We look forward to its local launch and to seeing what itās like against other compelling offerings hitting our shores later in 2025.
RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.