Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Hyundai Ioniq 9 0–60 Times

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Design HTRAC, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 104.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 S, which took 7.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.10 seconds at 86.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Hyundai Ioniq 9 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.30 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.90 seconds at 99.53 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.40sec 2026 Calligraphy Design HTRAC · stock
Average 0–60 5.30sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.90sec @ 99.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.80sec 2026 S
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

Across 4 verified runs, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 ranges from 4.40 to 7.80 seconds 0–60, with a 5.30-second average.

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Overview

Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 enters the record as a three-row electric SUV with a single, current production window of 2026 to 2026. Across 4 verified tests spanning that year, its performance profile is defined entirely by battery-electric variants rated from 215 to 422 hp. The range opens with the 2026 S at 7.8 seconds to 60 mph, while the dual-motor lineup moves the pace forward quickly: the 2026 SEL AWD reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and the 2026 Limited HTRAC does it in 4.6 seconds. Average results land at 5.3 seconds to 60 mph and 13.9 seconds in the quarter-mile at 99.5 mph.

Within this first model year, the quickest result belongs to the 2026 Calligraphy Design HTRAC at 4.4 seconds to 60 mph, backed by the model’s best quarter-mile of 13.1 seconds at 104.8 mph. That trim also set the early benchmark for the nameplate, establishing the current-generation best 0-60 time at 4.4 seconds. As the Ioniq 9 stands today, its measured performance remains entirely electric, with observed acceleration ranging from family-oriented single-motor output to the faster dual-motor HTRAC versions at the top of the lineup.

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

4 tests · 1 year

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.90 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Design HTRAC
4.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 104.8 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
104.8 mph
Engine
Elec 110.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Horsepower
422 hp
Torque
516 lb-ft
MPGe EPA
91 C / 79 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Design HTRAC
#02
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC
4.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.10s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.10 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
Elec 110.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Horsepower
422 hp
Torque
516 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.0 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
91 C / 79 H / 62 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC
#03
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC
4.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
Elec 110.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
1A + 1A
Horsepower
422 hp
Torque
516 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,900 lbs
Power-to-Weight
14.0 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
91 C / 79 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC
#04
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 S
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 86.3 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
86.3 mph
Engine
Elec 110.3-kWh
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
1A
Horsepower
215 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,060 lbs
Power-to-Weight
23.5 lbs/hp
MPGe EPA
103 C / 81 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 S

How we verify Hyundai Ioniq 9 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Hyundai Ioniq 9 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 performance FAQs

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The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 runs 0-60 mph in as little as 4.4 seconds and as slowly as 7.8 seconds across 4 recorded tests. The overall average is 5.3 seconds. The quickest results come from the AWD Calligraphy Design HTRAC trims, while the rear-wheel-drive S is the slowest on record.
The fastest Hyundai Ioniq 9 on record is the 2026 Calligraphy Design HTRAC, which reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. A 2026 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC has also matched that 4.4-second time. The quickest quarter-mile result for the model is 13.1 seconds at 104.8 mph.
The fastest stock Hyundai Ioniq 9 on record is the 2026 Calligraphy Design HTRAC at 4.4 seconds from 0-60 mph. The 2026 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC has also recorded 4.4 seconds in stock form. Since all 4 recorded Ioniq 9 tests are production vehicles, the fastest overall and fastest stock results are the same.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC has recorded 0-60 mph times of 4.4 and 4.6 seconds. Across its 2 runs, its average is 4.5 seconds. Both tested examples used the 422-hp, 516-lb-ft electric AWD powertrain, with quarter-mile times of 13.1 and 13.3 seconds.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Design HTRAC reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds on record. That makes it one of the two quickest Ioniq 9 trims tested so far. Its 422-hp, 516-lb-ft electric AWD setup also posts the model’s best quarter-mile result at 13.1 seconds and 104.8 mph.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 S reaches 60 mph in 7.8 seconds on record. It is the slowest tested Ioniq 9 variant so far. Its electric rear-wheel-drive setup is rated at 215 hp and 258 lb-ft, and it completes the quarter-mile in 16.1 seconds at 86.3 mph.
The first-generation Hyundai Ioniq 9, covering the 2026 model year so far, averages 5.3 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest version runs 4.4 seconds, while the slowest takes 7.8 seconds. Output ranges from 215 to 422 hp, and every recorded example uses an electric powertrain.
The quickest Hyundai Ioniq 9 trims on record are the 2026 Calligraphy Design HTRAC and 2026 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC, both at 4.4 seconds to 60 mph. The Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC averages 4.5 seconds over 2 tests, while the single recorded Calligraphy Design HTRAC run came in at 4.4 seconds.
It is effectively a tie at the top. The 2026 Calligraphy Design HTRAC has a best recorded 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, and the 2026 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC also has a best of 4.4 seconds. Over 2 tests, the Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC averages 4.5 seconds, with another run at 4.6 seconds.
The 2026 Performance Calligraphy Design HTRAC is much quicker than the 2026 Ioniq 9 S. Its best 0-60 mph time is 4.4 seconds, versus 7.8 seconds for the S, a gap of 3.4 seconds. The Performance model also runs the quarter-mile in 13.1 to 13.3 seconds, compared with 16.1 seconds for the S.
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has quarter-mile times ranging from 13.1 to 16.1 seconds across 4 recorded tests. The quickest run is 13.1 seconds at 104.8 mph from the 2026 Calligraphy Design HTRAC. Across all tests, the model averages 13.9 seconds at 99.5 mph in the quarter-mile.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Hyundai Ioniq 9 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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