2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 to Start at $59,999 in Canada
We finally know how much Canadians will have to pay for the all-new 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9, which will arrive in dealerships in June from a factory in South Korea rather than the automaker’s brand new Metaplant America down in Georgia, thus avoiding the Canadian countertariffs on U.S.-made vehicles.
Pricing starts at $59,999 plus $2,050 freight and PDI, meaning the three-row electric SUV would qualify for the federal zero-emission vehicle incentive if and when the latter returns under new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. Some provincial rebates apply, though, including $4,000 in Quebec.
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That’s for the base Essential RWD model (215 hp), which can travel up to 539 km on a full charge. Other models include Preferred AWD (303 hp) and Preferred AWD+ (formerly known as Performance, 422 hp), both priced at $64,999 and offering a range of 515 km and 500 km, respectively.
There are also two packages to choose from including Preferred AWD Luxury at $76,499 and Preferred AWD+ Ultimate Calligraphy at $81,499.
By comparison, the 2025 Kia EV9’s MSRP ranges from $59,995 to $78,995. Maximum range doesn’t quite match that of the IONIQ 9, but output in AWD configuration is significantly increased. A performance-focused EV9 GT (501 hp), whose price will be announced later, is set to join the lineup for 2026.
"We believe [IONIQ 9’s] impressive range, combination of exceptional space, advanced technology and competitive pricing will resonate strongly with Canadian families looking for a sustainable and stylish transportation solution,” said Mike Ricciuto, director of product and corporate strategy at Hyundai Canada.
By the way, thanks to its ultra-fast 800V electric architecture, the IONIQ 9 can replenish the battery from 10-80 percent in as little as 24 minutes using a 350kW DC charger, Hyundai claims. Oh, and it’s among the first non-Tesla EVs to feature a native NACS port enabling direct access to Tesla’s Supercharger network (an adapter is included for CCS-type public chargers).
Delivery times remain a question mark now that Hyundai Canada will be importing the vehicle from South Korea instead of the U.S. Until we get an answer on that, you can learn more about the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 in our first-drive review or the following video.
