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Hyundai Ioniq 9 vs. Kia EV9: What’s the best 3-row Electric SUV?

2025-09-19 Autos & Vehicles
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They may share some underpinnings, but the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9 are more different than you might expect. In this comparison test video, Edmunds’ Brian Wong goes through the strengths and weaknesses of each electric SUV, including range, performance, interiors, and more, before determining a winner. Hyundai Ioniq 9: https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/ioniq-9/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Kia EV9: https://www.edmunds.com/kia/ev9/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 01:19 EV9 Interior & Tech 07:51 EV9 Driving Impressions 09:55 Ioniq 9 Interior & Tech 16:46 Ioniq 9 Driving Impressions 19:51 Edmunds' EV Range & Charging Tests 21:21 Value 22:39 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@GregP30 2025-09-19

Just bought a KIA EV9 WIND for $17,500 off of MSRP. Couldn't pass it up. So far, great car.

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@toddfuhrman3206 2025-09-19

Love our Ioniq 9 great for road trip, we use the 100w usb outlets a lot. The Ioniq 9 also has a more advanced thermal management and HVAC system that should improve performance when the temperature outside is really cold or hot. On a 800 mile trip with temperatures +95 degrees we noticed zero degradation of charging performance

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@plixie1 2025-09-19

The ev9 has an A/C that is worth note, its powerful and cools the whole cabin beautifully. I assume the Ioniq 9 is the same.

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@MrWbrennan 2025-09-19

I'm test driving the ioniq 9 tomorrow! Super excited

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@SAMI20121005 2025-09-19

I have had my EV9, in Europe, for two years. Small differences from American EV9 such as electric 3rd row. Anyways, the main difference for me between the EV9 and Ioniq 9 is there angel/shape of the A-pillar. In the EV9 the windscreen feels further away in comparison to the Ioniq 9. I was considering switching to Ioniq 9, mainly for the extra power and range but I feel that EV9 has the x factor, just as you mentioned in the video 👍

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@garyclark6747 2025-09-19

Summary statement was perfect. If the 3rd row isn’t necessary then there is the IONIQ 5. 23:45

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@franciscomartinezgutierrez8026 2025-09-19

I been waiting for this video for months... thanks for making it happened!!!

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@edmundscars 2025-09-19

These two vehicles share so much (platform, infotainment screens, heated & ventilated seats, etc.) that picking between them will be hard! What's a make-or-break feature you look for in an SUV? Let us know in the comments below!

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@ianmatteson6689 2026-03-06

Appreciate the intel and insight. Great video

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@WeAreThe99Percnt 2026-01-19

This was very helpful. Thank you!

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