Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Kia EV9
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Hyundai IONIQ 9 scores higher, 73 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 12 Sep 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
Hyundai IONIQ 9
27 of 27 standardFrom
$113,205
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 314kW
- Energy use
- 20.6 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 338L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 67, but the Kia EV9 is $16,205 cheaper
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Kia EV9
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 not offered · 4 no dataFrom
$97,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 21.7 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 333L
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$113,205RRP
- with the Kia EV9's standard kit: $113,205 (nothing to add)
$97,000RRP
- cannot be matched: Head-Up Display and Sunroof not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy AWD 7-Seat
$113,205
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $500 a week in repayments ($113,205 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Kia EV9 Air RWD
$97,000
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $425 a week in repayments ($97,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Kia EV9 starts $16,205 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$425/wk(≈$1,843/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV9 at $97,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai IONIQ 9Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Hyundai IONIQ 9 at 5 stars (2025) and the Kia EV9 at 5 stars (2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 84% for the Kia EV9, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Hyundai IONIQ 9, against 7 on the Kia EV9.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 7 in the Kia EV9.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 7 on the Kia EV9.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Hyundai IONIQ 9
- REC-006589 · published 20 Apr 2026Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the visual vehicle speed, fuel level and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2025
Kia EV9
- REC-006557 · published 6 Mar 2026Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-006250 · published 22 Jan 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, vehicles may have been assembled with missing seat mounting bolts.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006126 · published 22 Oct 2024Due to a software issue, the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
110.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (10.5kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
99.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 240kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 240kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, Bose audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV9. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Kia EV9 offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 314kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed reduction gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 seconds.
The Kia EV9 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the clear power advantage at 314kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 110.3kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 76.1kWh (Kia EV9), giving WLTP ranges of 600km and 519km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 9) vs 240kW (Kia EV9).
Space & Comfort
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 measures 5,060mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 50mm longer than the Kia EV9 at 5,010mm (3,100mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 333L in the Kia EV9, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 9 a 5L advantage.
For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 1,600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia EV9's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs about $989 a year (20.6 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Kia EV9 about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $53 a year less for the Hyundai IONIQ 9.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai IONIQ 9) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9).
Where each one leads
The Hyundai IONIQ 9: more power (314kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (338L against 333L), the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 900kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($989 a year against $1,042).
The Kia EV9: the lower starting price ($97,000 against $113,205) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Verdict
Hyundai IONIQ 9 scores higher, 73 vs 67
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 scores 73 to the Kia EV9's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Hyundai IONIQ 9 ahead by 34 points), practicality (Hyundai IONIQ 9 ahead by 12 points), technology (Hyundai IONIQ 9 ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs about $53 less (20.6 kWh/100km against 21.7 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Warranty: 5 years on the Hyundai IONIQ 9, 7 on the Kia EV9.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$425/wk(≈$1,843/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV9 at $97,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai IONIQ 9Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Kia EV9?
The Kia EV9 is the cheapest at $97,000 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Hyundai IONIQ 9 by $16,205.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the most range at 600km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 350kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Hyundai IONIQ 9 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025) and Kia EV9 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the largest boot at 338L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia EV9 has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 makes the most power at 314kW. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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