Hyundai's Ioniq Family Compared: Ioniq 5 vs. Ioniq 6 vs. Ioniq 9 — Every Trim Broken Down

Hyundai's electric lineup has quietly become one of the broadest in the US market, and for 2026 it looks very different than it did a year ago. The Ioniq 5 compact crossover received price cuts of $7,600 to $9,800 after the federal EV purchase tax credit expired on September 30, 2025, and now starts at $35,000 (Hyundai). The three-row Ioniq 9 is in its first full year on sale, spanning roughly $59,000 to $78,000. And the Ioniq 6 sedan sits in an unusual spot: Hyundai has dropped the standard car from the US lineup for 2026, leaving discounted 2025 models on dealer lots and a high-performance Ioniq 6 N on the way in limited numbers.

All three ride on Hyundai's E-GMP platform with genuine 800-volt electrical architecture, which is why they charge faster than most EVs at any price. Below is every current US trim, with prices and EPA ranges verified as of July 2026. MSRPs exclude Hyundai's $1,600 freight charge unless noted.

The Ioniq Family at a Glance

Model	Body style	Seats	2026 price span (MSRP)	EPA range span	Charge port
Ioniq 5	Compact crossover	5	$35,000–$59,900	221–318 miles	Native NACS
Ioniq 6 (2025 stock)	Midsize sedan	5	$39,095–$52,345 (Edmunds, incl. destination)	240–342 miles	CCS (adapter for Superchargers)
Ioniq 9	Three-row SUV	6–7	$58,955–$76,490	311–335 miles	Native NACS

A few things are shared family-wide and worth knowing up front. Every Ioniq carries Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile battery and powertrain warranty, one of the longest in the business. All of them support vehicle-to-load, which turns the traction battery into a mobile power outlet for tools, laptops, or a campsite. And all of them charge at home at up to roughly 11 kW on a Level 2 circuit, enough to refill even the Ioniq 9's big pack overnight. The differences that matter are size, price, and — in the Ioniq 6's case — availability.

Ioniq 5: Every 2026 Trim

The Ioniq 5 is the volume seller of the family, and the October 2025 price restructuring made it one of the strongest value plays in the entire EV market. The 2026 car is a carryover mechanically — the big news is the window sticker. Two batteries are offered: a 63-kWh pack in the SE Standard Range and an 84-kWh pack in everything else (Hyundai).

Trim	Drivetrain	Horsepower	EPA range	MSRP
SE Standard Range	RWD	168 hp	245 mi	$35,000
SE	RWD	225 hp	318 mi	$37,500
SEL	RWD	225 hp	318 mi	$39,800
SE	Dual-motor AWD	320 hp	290 mi	$41,000
SEL	Dual-motor AWD	320 hp	290 mi	$43,300
Limited	RWD	225 hp	318 mi	$45,075
XRT	Dual-motor AWD	320 hp	259 mi	$46,275
Limited	Dual-motor AWD	320 hp	269 mi	$48,975
Ioniq 5 N	Dual-motor AWD	641 hp	221 mi	$59,900

A few notes on how the trims break down:

• SE Standard Range gets the smaller battery and 245 miles of range (EPA). At $35,000 it undercuts almost every comparable EV, but the $2,500 walk to the long-range SE buys 73 more miles — the easiest upsell in the lineup.
• SE and SEL share the 84-kWh battery and 318-mile rating with rear-wheel drive (EPA). SEL adds nicer interior materials and convenience features for $2,300.
• XRT is the light off-road trim: a modest lift, all-terrain tires, and tougher body cladding. The tires cost real range — 259 miles versus 290 for a mechanically similar SEL AWD (EPA).
• Limited brings the luxury features, and its AWD version drops to 269 miles on 20-inch wheels (EPA).
• Ioniq 5 N is the 641-hp track car of the group. Hyundai cut its price by $6,300 for 2026, to $59,900 (Hyundai). Range is a short 221 miles (EPA), so treat it as a performance purchase, not a road-trip tool.

Value pick: the SE RWD at $37,500. It has the same 318-mile rating as the $45,075 Limited RWD (EPA), the same battery, and the same charging hardware. If you live where winter demands all-wheel drive, the SE AWD at $41,000 is the equivalent play. Spend up to SEL only if the comfort features matter to you; they don't change the engineering.

Ioniq 6: A Lineup in Transition

Here is the situation buyers need to understand: Hyundai has discontinued the standard Ioniq 6 in the US for the 2026 model year. Slow sedan sales — roughly 10,500 units in 2025, down 15 percent — led Hyundai to keep the refreshed 2026 car out of North America entirely (Edmunds). Two things follow from that. First, remaining 2025 Ioniq 6 sedans are closeout inventory, and dealers are motivated; it is worth checking current EV deals before assuming the sticker is the price. Second, the only new Ioniq 6 coming to the US is the Ioniq 6 N, a 641-hp performance sedan arriving in limited quantities; Hyundai had not published US pricing as of this writing.

The 2025 trims below are what you will actually find on lots. Prices are Edmunds-listed MSRPs including destination, since Hyundai no longer publishes this model's pricing page.

Trim (2025)	Drivetrain	EPA range	Price (Edmunds, incl. destination)
SE Standard Range	RWD, 149 hp	240 mi	$39,095
SE	RWD, 225 hp	342 mi	$44,045
SEL	RWD, 225 hp	291 mi	$46,845
Limited	RWD, 225 hp	291 mi	$52,345

• All-wheel drive (320 hp) was optional on SE, SEL, and Limited. It trims range to 316 miles on the SE and 270 miles on the SEL and Limited (EPA).
• The SE RWD's 342-mile rating (EPA) is the best in the entire Ioniq family — the sedan's slippery shape makes it meaningfully more efficient than the Ioniq 5 on the same battery.
• The 2025 Ioniq 6 uses a CCS port, not the native NACS port of the 2026 Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9. Supercharger access requires an adapter.

Value pick: a discounted 2025 SE RWD. Its 342 miles of range and low-$40s sticker — before any closeout discount — make it the efficiency bargain of the family, provided you are comfortable buying a discontinued model. Resale values may reflect the cancellation, so plan to keep it long enough for that not to matter.

Ioniq 9: Every 2026 Trim

The Ioniq 9 is Hyundai's first three-row EV, built in Georgia alongside the Ioniq 5. Every trim carries the same 110.3-kWh battery, and every trim clears 300 miles of EPA range — unusual for a big SUV. Seating is for six or seven depending on configuration, and AWD versions tow up to 5,000 pounds (Hyundai).

Trim	Drivetrain	Horsepower	EPA range	MSRP
S	RWD	215 hp	335 mi	$58,955
SE	AWD	303 hp	320 mi	$62,765
SEL	AWD	303 hp	320 mi	$66,320
Performance Limited	AWD	422 hp	311 mi	$71,250
Performance Calligraphy	AWD	422 hp	311 mi	$74,990
Performance Calligraphy Design	AWD	422 hp	311 mi	$76,490

• S is the range champion at 335 miles (EPA), but its single 215-hp motor has almost 6,000 pounds to move. It is adequate, not quick.
• SE and SEL add a front motor for 303 hp and all-weather traction while keeping a 320-mile rating (EPA).
• Performance trims jump to 422 hp. Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Design layer on luxury features; range settles at 311 miles (EPA).

Value pick: the SE AWD at $62,765. The base equipment level is generous, 303 hp is plenty for family duty, and you keep 320 miles of range. The Performance trims are genuinely plush, but nearly $77,000 for the Calligraphy Design puts it against established luxury three-rows, where the badge works against it.

The 800-Volt Advantage, and Where NACS Stands

Every Ioniq uses an 800-volt architecture, which is the family's biggest practical edge over similarly priced rivals. On a 350-kW DC fast charger, Hyundai quotes a 10–80 percent charge in about 20 minutes for the long-range Ioniq 5 and about 24 minutes for the much larger Ioniq 9 battery (Hyundai). Most competing EVs in these price brackets — including the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E — take noticeably longer. See how these numbers translate to your own routes with our charging calculator.

Port status matters, though, and it differs by model:

• Ioniq 5 (2025 on) and Ioniq 9: native NACS port from the factory. You plug into Tesla Superchargers with no adapter; a CCS adapter (included) covers everything else.
• Ioniq 6 (2025 stock): CCS port. Supercharger access works, but through a NACS adapter.

One honest caveat: today's Tesla Superchargers are 400-volt hardware, so an 800-volt Ioniq charges well below its peak rate there — expect a 10–80 percent session to take roughly twice as long as on a 350-kW CCS station. For road trips, the fastest strategy with any Ioniq is still a high-power CCS charger; the Supercharger network is the convenience-and-coverage backup.

Which Ioniq Fits You?

Cross-shopping within a single brand's lineup is really a question of body style and budget, because the underlying engineering is the same. Here is how the decision usually sorts out:

• Most buyers: Ioniq 5. It is the balanced choice — hatchback practicality, 318 miles in its best trims (EPA), and post-price-cut stickers that undercut the segment. See how it stacks up against its closest rivals in our Ioniq 5 vs. Model Y and Ioniq 5 vs. Kia EV6 comparisons.
• Maximum range per dollar: a 2025 Ioniq 6. If you can live with a sedan and a CCS port, 342 miles (EPA) at closeout pricing is hard to argue with.
• Three rows, real family duty: Ioniq 9. Over 300 miles of range in every trim, 5,000-pound towing on AWD models, and a native NACS port make it one of the most road-trip-ready three-row EVs on sale.
• Performance first: Ioniq 5 N at its new $59,900 price — or wait for Ioniq 6 N pricing if you want the sedan version.

Whichever direction you lean, run the numbers for your own driving before you decide. Use our charging calculator to see real-world charging times, browse current EV deals including Ioniq 6 closeout inventory, or answer a few questions in Find My EV and let the data point you to the right trim.