As the debate over the future of EVs continues, some companies are going big with their electric plans.

And in this case, I mean it literally, as Hyundai has debuted the 2026 Ioniq 9, a large, three-row, fully electric SUV that has few true rivals in terms of size among the electric landscape — which is dominated by smaller offerings.

This long-awaited offering’s closest competition is from Hyundai’s corporate relative Kia, which offers a similarly sized vehicle called the EV9. Outside of that, the only true competition are upscale offerings like the Rivian R1S, Volvo EX90 and Cadillac Vistiq.

Entering this level of the EV market means there is a commitment to electrification, and time will tell whether the U.S. public follows along and heads in this direction, but in the meantime Hyundai has unveiled a tremendous vehicle offering with a lot for potential buyers to love about it.

I recently spent some time with an Ioniq 9, which featured power, range and an attractive and family-friendly design. Read on for a full review of this bold new offering from Hyundai.

While there are some people still skeptical of embracing the electric vehicle movement, there are plenty of folks who want to have one in their driveway, and a solid list of available EVs to help them achieve that goal.

Hyundai is among the companies that has embraced the electric movement, offering a strong lineup of EVs — including the excellent Ioniq 5 compact SUV, which I was recently able to spend some time with.

Read on to learn 5 things that you need to know about the Ioniq 5 to determine if it’s the right EV for you, as it battles other electric vehicles such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model Y, and Kia EV6.

1. Strong EV range, fast charging

Range on the Ioniq 5 will span from 245 miles (on base model) up to 318 miles (on RWD models in SE/SEL/Limited trims). AWD options land between 259 miles and 290 miles. The Ioniq 5’s numbers are competitive, as they are among the best you’ll find in this size of EV, limiting any range anxiety.

One reality check: Keep in mind that if you live in colder weather climates, cold temperatures can impact the actual distance and limit mileage of any EV you purchase.

Charging at home overnight with a Level 2 charger is the best option for any EV, but if you must charge publicly for any reason, the Ioniq 5 is compatible with the fast 350 kW public chargers that can get you from 10 percent to 80 percent in about 20 minutes, and is also compatible with Tesla superchargers.