Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq9 vs Rivian R1T

Ioniq 9 RWD vs Premium Long Range, 22in wheels: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Rivian R1T 420 mi vs 335 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq9 $58,955 vs $86,990
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq9 24 min vs 47 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq9 $5,700 vs $6,000

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 335 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
$176/mi vs $207/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
24 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
370 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R1T
4.5 s vs 8.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Ioniq9 and Rivian R1T
Spec Hyundai Ioniq9 Rivian R1T
Trim used Ioniq 9 RWD Premium Long Range, 22in wheels
MSRP (USD) $58,955 (better) $86,990
Range 335 mi 420 mi (better)
Efficiency 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh (better) 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 107 kWh 140 kWh (better)
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type SUV Truck
DC max 235 kW (better) 220 kW
AC max 11 kW 12 kW (better)
10–80% (DC) 24 min (better) 47 min
Roadtrip score 85.8 (better) 72.2
Miles added (15 min est.) 127 mi (better) 81 mi
USD per mile of range 176 $/mi (better) 207 $/mi
0–60 mph 8.4 s 4.5 s (better)
Top speed 115 mph 125 mph (better)
Cargo 22 cu ft 62 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 5,512 lb 11,023 lb (better)

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…

  • You want the lower price: $58,955 vs $86,990 to start, $28,035 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 24 vs 47 minutes.
  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).

Pick the Rivian R1T if…

  • You drive long days: 420 vs 335 miles of rated range.
  • You haul gear: 62 vs 22 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You tow: rated for 11,023 lb vs 5,512 lb.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.5 vs 8.4 seconds.

5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq9 vs Rivian R1T

Charging mixHyundai Ioniq9Rivian R1T
Efficiency370 Wh/mi388 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,200$4,400
80% home, 20% public DC$5,700$6,000
All public DC fast charging$11,850$12,400

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Hyundai Ioniq9Rivian R1T
First leg (90% to 10%)228 mi286 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop199 mi250 mi
Fast-charge stops21
Time spent chargingabout 50 minabout 45 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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