One of the best electric cars I’ve tested in the last year is the Kia EV9 — and for good reason. From its futuristic design to its 3-row seating, it epitomizes everything awesome about driving an electric vehicle. Now it’s Hyundai’s turn to try and garner as much attention with its version.
The Ioniq 9 is Hyundai’s version of the Kia EV9, complete with 3-row seating that fits 7 passengers and a 2nd-row captain’s chairs that make people feel they’re driving in first class. I wasn’t really impressed by the Ioniq 9 when I previewed it earlier this year during the New York Auto Show 2025, but it’s one of those vehicles that slowly grew on me the more I drove — much like the Honda Prologue.
