2026 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 vs Kia EV9
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 (92 MPGe) costs about $999 a year to fuel and the 2026 Kia EV9 (88 MPGe) about $1,026.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Hyundai Ioniq 9
- Kia EV9
Side by side
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | Kia EV9 | |
|---|---|---|
| $999 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,026 |
| 92 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 88 MPGe |
| 103 MPGe | City | 101 MPGe |
| 81 MPGe | Highway | 76 MPGe |
| 37 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 38 kWh |
| 335 mi | Driving range | 230 mi |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 11.7 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 8.1 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (160 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (160 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Hyundai Ioniq 9 vs Kia EV9 across model years
- Hyundai Ioniq 9
- Kia EV9
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 goes farther between stops: about 335 miles on a charge, compared with 230 miles for the Kia EV9.
Among 91 2026 midsize & large SUVs, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 ranks 14th and the Kia EV9 15th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 or the 2026 Kia EV9?
Measured by cost to drive, the Hyundai Ioniq 9. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is rated 92 MPGe combined and the Kia EV9 88 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 vs. the Kia EV9 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $999 for the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and $1,026 for the Kia EV9.
Which has more range?
The Hyundai Ioniq 9: about 335 miles versus 230 miles.
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