Hyundai Ioniq 9

Electric seven-seater is based on the Kia EV9, so it should be exceedingly spacious – and have an even longer range

- ELEANOR COOPE

HYUNDAI IS NO stranger to the popular SUV market, but it's entering new territory with the upcoming Ioniq 9. You see, the Ioniq 9 is not only the South Korean brand's largest model yet, but also its first electric seven-seat SUV. This supersized model is based on the same underpinnings as the closely related Kia EV9. However, the Ioniq 9 has a larger, 110.3kWh battery that promises a range of up to 385 miles, compared with the EV9's official maximum of 349 miles and the new Volvo EX90's 375 miles. Like the EV9, the Ioniq 9 offers ultra-fast charging, with a 10-80% top-up possible in 24 minutes.