Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq9 vs Rivian R2

Ioniq 9 RWD vs Performance Launch Package: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Hyundai Ioniq9 335 mi vs 330 mi
Best value Rivian R2 $57,990 vs $58,955
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq9 24 min vs 29 min
5-yr energy Rivian R2 $5,700 vs $5,000

Winner by category

6 categories compared
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
335 mi vs 330 mi
Value winner
Rivian R2
$176/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
24 min vs 29 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R2
322 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R2
3.6 s vs 8.4 s

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Hyundai Ioniq9 and Rivian R2
Spec Hyundai Ioniq9 Rivian R2
Trim used Ioniq 9 RWD Performance Launch Package
MSRP (USD) $58,955 $57,990 (better)
Range 335 mi (better) 330 mi
Efficiency 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 107 kWh (better) 87.9 kWh
Seats 7 (better) 5
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 235 kW (better) 226 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 24 min (better) 29 min
Roadtrip score 85.8 (better) 81.6
Miles added (15 min est.) 127 mi (better) 99 mi
USD per mile of range 176 $/mi 176 $/mi (better)
0–60 mph 8.4 s 3.6 s (better)
Top speed 115 mph (better) 112 mph
Cargo 22 cu ft 28.7 cu ft (better)
Tow rating 5,512 lb (better) 4,400 lb

Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…

  • You need 7 seats (vs 5).
  • You tow: rated for 5,512 lb vs 4,400 lb.

Pick the Rivian R2 if…

  • You want lower running costs: about $5,000 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
  • You haul gear: 28.7 vs 22 cu ft of listed cargo space.
  • You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.6 vs 8.4 seconds.
  • You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.

5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq9 vs Rivian R2

Charging mixHyundai Ioniq9Rivian R2
Efficiency370 Wh/mi321.7 Wh/mi
All home charging$4,200$3,650
80% home, 20% public DC$5,700$5,000
All public DC fast charging$11,850$10,300

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 R2
First leg (90% to 10%)228 mi224 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop199 mi196 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 50 minabout 60 min
DC portCCS1NACS

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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