The nearly yearlong wait for Hyundai’s pixeltastic 3-row electric SUV pays off in battery capacity, charging tech, HVAC efficiency, and more.

Everything about the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is big. This is a sizeable car that reflects Hyundai’s substantial ambition.

The largest car Hyundai has ever made – the Ioniq 9 – is a giant electric SUV heading to Australia next year, but is it any good?

Hyundai revealed Wednesday the new Ioniq 9, an all-electric three-row SUV — and its largest EV to date — based on the Seven concept that we saw in 2021.

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 features a huge 110kWh battery offering up to 385 miles of range. The three different power options are Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range All-Wheel Drive and Performance All-Wheel Drive, the latter with its high-powered motors on the front and rear axles getting from 0-62mph in just 5.2 seconds.

Based on the three-row Seven concept that debuted in 2021, Ioniq 9 is the biggest vehicle the Korean automaker makes, along with the three-row Palisade. It will also likely be the most expensive, continuing the run of pricey EVs aimed at premium buyers willing to pay $10,000-$20,000 north of petrol-powered peers.

It is the largest electric vehicle (EV) in the South Korean carmaker’s stable.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

As one of 23 electric models that Hyundai plans to launch by 2030, the new Ioniq 9 offers long distance cruising capability and an innovative cabin.