Hyundai Ioniq 9 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2026 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 92 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 88 mpg (2026). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / 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 | 2 | 92 mpg | 88 mpg | #10 of 45 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 2 | 92 mpg | 88 mpg | #4 of 21 (85th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, 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 placed highest in 2027 at #4 of 21, and lowest in 2026 at #10 of 45. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 | 98 | 78 | 88 | 130.7 | 0.1 | $850 | 320 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2027 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 103 | 81 | 92 | 125.0 | 0.1 | $850 | 335 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 98 | 78 | 88 | 130.7 | 0.1 | $850 | 320 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 103 | 81 | 92 | 125.0 | 0.1 | $850 | 335 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
What Ioniq 9 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 burns 125 to 131 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 | $375 | $392 | $17 |
| $3.50/gal | $438 | $457 | $20 |
| $4.00/gal | $500 | $523 | $23 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $850 to $850 a year in fuel, or $7,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 70 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 23 mpg. At 92 mpg the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is 69 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,313 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.