When I checked the Hyundai Ion Q9 at the beginning of the year during the New York Auto Show 2025, he did not give me the same web that I had been receiving with the KIAE from last year. Although this 3-Rau SUV has a lot of shared with EV9, Ionik 9 has actually a secret weapon that solves my biggest concerns about buying EVs.
In addition to their expensive expenses, the second challenge facing the EVS is persuading people to say that they are not having trouble charging. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 plans to make it easier for anyone as it includes the NACS (North American Charging Standard Port) charging port instead of J 1772 and CCS ports, which has been used by Hyundi EV.
This is a huge thing because the NACS port is the one that uses Tesla EV, which means that Ion Q9 can be charged in more places because it has access to 20,000+ Tesla Supermarket locations across the country. After eliminating its battery, I brought it to the nearest Tesla Supercharger to see if it is like charging Ionic 9. Here are my profession and agreement.
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Hyundai Ionic 9 Charging: What do I like
No adapter is required
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Since it features NACS port to charge locally, you do not need a particular adapter to charge Ion Q9 at Tesla Supercharger location. You just plug the connector into the port and that’s it.
Although other EVs can still charge Tesla Supercharger like the Ford F -100 Lighting, they need a special adapter to work. Flip side by side, the added CCS adapter that comes with ion Q9 requires if I want to use CCS charging stations such as EVGO or charge point.
Access to more chargers
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Although the EPA estimated limit in Ioniq 9 is 335 miles, which I have placed in the average category for EV, there are still some people who are not sure that it is a long distance road fighter. That is why access to the charging station is very important to reduce this concern.
Tesla has invested a lot of its charging infrastructure, now more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharging places are scattered nationwide. This completes more than 45,000 DC fast chargers across the country that Ion Q 9 can also access it, making it easier to charge more than most EVs while on the road.
Hyundai Ionic 9 Charging: What I don’t like
Still require an app download
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Generally, one of the biggest problems I have about EV charging stations is that you often need to download an app and actually have to compile the account before starting the charge. It is no different in the Tesla Supercharger Station near me, which you do not have a phone.
As I said, this is not just a Tesla problem, as many other EV charging stations also force you to download and use your apps. Fortunately, there is a station near me that lets you ignore it because it directly accepts credit card payment.
Short cables, tight places
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I went to Tesla Supercharger Station about LY to defeat the traffic of lunch hours, but parking Hyundi Iunik 9 in one place is one of the many challenges I face. After pulling back to the first open space, I noticed that the charging bone was short -lived – so I finished the parking lot at the adjacent space, which means to lift two parking locations mainly.
Despite the harsh places of parking, I think it is a lot of trouble that these Tesla Superchargers have extreme cables.
Charging speed can be accelerated
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Once I started charging with Ioniq 9, I focused on the rechargeable rate shown in the driver’s display. Initially, it started at about 16.5 kW, but eventually it came to 126 kW. This is technically 3 charging speed and you want to get the fastest charge in the shortest time.
Although 126 kW is a good speed, it could have been faster because I have experienced a sharp level of 3 somewhere. During my first test with Ioniq 9, it was estimated to go up to 19 % to 80 % for 36 minutes – while a full charge would take 1 hour and 3 minutes. However, there are many factors that affect the speed you get at the charging station.
You pay more than Tesla drivers
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Since I’m charging a non -Tesla car, I am paying a higher price for my allegations in Tesla Supercharger. The Tesla app shows me the prices, so at least when I finish charging, I’m not blind. I was charged at a rate of 7 0.57/kW during peak hours, which is actually on average when other charging stations compared to rates.
Nevertheless, this is much higher than the Tesla drivers’ payment. To get the same rates, I will have to sign up for Tesla’s membership that will reduce the rate to $ 0.41/kW – but it comes at a price of $ 12.99/month. If you are wondering if it is able to get it, just know that Ioniq 9 has a battery of 110.3 kW. Using the rates I mentioned, with Tesla’s membership. Compared to 45.22, Ioniq 9 fully charged me. 62.87 will cost.
Hyundai Ionic 9 Charging: Line below
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After all of them, you think that if you don’t have Tesla, this Tesla is not able to use a supercharger. On the contrary: most of the complaints I here are no different from my feelings about other EV chargers. The biggest advantage here, though, is that the Hyundai Ionik 9 offers the mental assurance that you can charge it in more places.
I always suggest receiving EVs at home and charging the reserve at the station when you need it at all, such as when you are on a road trip or vacation. That way you will be more saving in a long time. But if you need to charge, it is nice to know that you have more options with Ion Q9.
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