BMW i7 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9
How the BMW i7 and the Hyundai IONIQ 9 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BMW i7 | Hyundai IONIQ 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 367 mi | 385 mi |
| Usable battery | 112.5 kWh | 110.3 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 21.8 kWh/100 km | 19.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BMW i7 | Hyundai IONIQ 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 243 mi | 255 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 349 mi | 366 mi |
| Motorway | 286 mi | 301 mi |
| City | 396 mi | 416 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Hyundai IONIQ 9
- Further in winter
- Hyundai IONIQ 9
- More efficient
- Hyundai IONIQ 9
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BMW i7 or the Hyundai IONIQ 9?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BMW i7 is rated 367 mi and the Hyundai IONIQ 9 385 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 243 mi from the BMW i7 and 255 mi from the Hyundai IONIQ 9.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.