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Volvo EX40 vs Hyundai Ioniq 9
The Volvo EX40 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 sit in different SUV classes. The EX40 is a compact premium EV aimed at urban users and small households. The Ioniq 9 is a large three-row SUV built for families who need space, long-distance comfort, and flexible seating.
Range favors the Ioniq 9 with up to about 600 to 620 km WLTP, while the EX40 sits lower with a smaller battery and shorter range. Charging also differs. The Ioniq 9 uses an 800V system and reaches 10 to 80 percent in about 24 minutes on high-power DC chargers. The EX40 charges slower due to its lower voltage architecture, though it still supports fast charging for daily use.
Price positioning is clear. The EX40 sits in a lower premium bracket, making it more accessible. The Ioniq 9 moves higher due to size, battery capacity, and three-row layout. Market availability differs as well. The EX40 is widely available across Europe and other regions. The Ioniq 9 launched first in markets like South Korea and the US, with gradual global rollout. This comparison helps you choose between a compact city-focused EV and a large family-oriented electric SUV.
Within Volvo EV lineup, the EX40 sits alongside models like the EX30 and EX90. Within Hyundai EV lineup, the Ioniq 9 joins models such as the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, extending the range into full-size SUVs.
EX40 offers compact size for city driving, strong efficiency, and quicker acceleration, while it has limited rear space and shorter driving range. Ioniq 9 offers long range, large interior with three rows, and ultra-fast charging, while it comes with a higher price and larger size which makes city driving harder.
Quick verdict; Pick EX40 if you want a compact EV for daily urban use. Pick Ioniq 9 if you need space, range, and long-distance comfort.
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| Price | $50,000.00 $60,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | Volvo Hyundai |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Volvo EX40 Single Motor Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
2024, January
2024, November 21 |
| Availability Status | Available to order. Released 2024, February Coming soon. Expected release 2025, Q1 |
| Country of origin | Sweden South Korea |
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 50,000 £ 46,000 - Volvo EX40 Single Motor $ 53,800 € 55,500 £ 48,000 - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range $ 55,500 € 59,600 £ 57,800 - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor € 63,000 - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance $ 60,600 - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD $ 64,400 - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD $ 72,900 - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
67 kWh usable, 70 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance 110.3 kWh total |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-Ion NCM (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (800V type) |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
298 mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 356 mi WLTP (296 mi EPA) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 334 mi WLTP (260 mi EPA) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 333 mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance 385 mi WLTP (335 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD 320 mi EPA -Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD 311 mi EPA - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance |
| Energy Consumption |
275 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 269 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 283 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 283 Wh/mi WLTP - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance 312 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) | Yes Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 7 h - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 h - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 26 min - Volvo EX40 Single Motor CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance CCS, 10-80% in 24 min (with 350 kW charger) |
| Additional Notes |
Vehicle to load (V2L) |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
RWD 238 hp (175 kW) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor RWD 248 hp (185 kW) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range AWD 402 hp (300 kW) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor AWD 442 hp (325 kW) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance RWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD AWD 303 hp (230 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD AWD 422 hp (320 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance |
| Torque (Nm) |
310 lb-ft (420 Nm) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 670 Nm (494 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 670 Nm (494 lb-ft) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
7.3 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX40 Single Motor 6.9 sec 0-60 mph (7.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range 4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.8 sec 0-62 mph) - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor 4.6 sec 0-62 mph - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance 8.4 sec 0-60 mph (9.4 sec 0-62 mph) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD 6.2 sec 0-60 mph (6.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD 4.9 sec 0-60 mph (5.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
112 mph (180 km/h)
115 mph (185 km/h) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD 124 mph (200 km/h) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD 124 mph (200 km/h) - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style |
5 door SUV, 5 seats
5 door SUV, 6 seats |
| Platform / Architecture |
CMA
E-GMP |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) |
174.8 x 73.7 x 64.8 in (4440 x 1873 x 1647 mm)
199.2 x 78.0 x 70.5 in (5060 x 1980 x 1790 mm) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) |
0.259 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
106.4 in (2702 mm)
123.2 in (3130 mm) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
EU: 2040 kg unladen, 2470 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Single Motor EU: 2075 kg unladen, 2520 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range EU: 2170 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor EU: 2170 kg unladen, 2650 kg gross - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) |
Front MacPherson + multi-link, rear multi-link |
| Wheel Size (inches) |
R19, R20
R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) |
EU: 410 l, 1295 l max
EU: 620 l, 1323 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
31 l
88 l - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD 52 l - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD 52 l - Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Single Motor EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked - Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Performance US: 5000 lb braked (EU: 5512 lb braked) |
| Additional Notes |
1323l luggage space with the third-row seats folded flat |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) |
Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system
Side, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) |
Run off road mitigation, Front cross traffic alert with automatic brake, Accident avoidance and collision mitigation, Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear collisions, Lane Departure Warning, Rear cross traffic alert with automatic brake, Mitigating collisions with oncoming traffic by braking, Steering intervention to protect pedestrians and cyclists
Front and corner radars, cameras. Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Recognition, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist 2, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Hands-On Detection |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity |
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats
Heated and ventilated front seats with massage, swivel heated rear seats |
| Roof Type |
Panoramic glass sunroof
Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi |
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) |
9" touchscreen
12" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 12.3" 12" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No Yes |
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INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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