Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2026 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 85 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 85 mpg (2026). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 85 mpg | 85 mpg | #32 of 191 (84th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 85 mpg | 85 mpg | #26 of 90 (72th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance placed highest in 2027 at #26 of 90, and lowest in 2026 at #32 of 191. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 91 | 79 | 85 | 135.3 | 0.1 | $900 | 311 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 91 | 79 | 85 | 135.3 | 0.1 | $900 | 311 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What Ioniq 9 Performance fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance burns 135 to 135 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $406 | $406 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $474 | $474 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $541 | $541 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $900 to $900 a year in fuel, or $6,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 85 mpg the Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance is 63 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,356 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Hyundai nameplates
Every Hyundai model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.