Hyundai Ioniq 9 Could Hit $80,000 With New Black Ink Trim

Hyundai’s Priciest EV Is Climbing Even Higher

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 sits at the top of the brand’s EV lineup in the US, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a three-row SUV with a big battery, plenty of space for families, and enough premium features to make you wonder if you’re still looking at a Hyundai.

Even the base Ioniq 9 comes in just under $60,000, making it Hyundai’s most expensive EV here. Step up to higher trims with bigger wheels, nicer materials, and more tech, and you’re quickly looking at a price north of $70,000.

Now, Hyundai is pushing things further with the 2027 Ioniq 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy Black Ink. This new top trim brings more exclusive features and a higher level of finish. Pricing isn’t out yet, but it’s likely this will be Hyundai’s first mainstream EV to approach the $80,000 mark.

Black Ink Means Black Everything

As the name suggests, the Calligraphy Black Ink is built around a darker, more premium look. Finished exclusively in Abyss Black Pearl, it gets a full suite of blacked-out design details that give the already large SUV a cleaner and more dramatic road presence.

You get black chrome on the front skid plate and rear trim, gloss-black roof rails, black window moldings, black door handles, and even a black Hyundai badge up front. The prominent feature is a set of 21-inch black Turbine Design wheels, which you’ll only find on this trim.

Inside, the black theme carries over with black aluminum trim, a black steering wheel, and black upholstery for all six seats. Both the first and second rows get Relaxation Seats with power recline and ventilation, while the third row is heated. There’s also a panoramic roof, Bose 14-speaker audio, a 10-inch head-up display, and Hyundai’s latest Remote Smart Parking Assist. For EV practicality, you get Vehicle-to-Load, several 100-watt USB-C ports, and a built-in NACS charging port.

Why $80,000 Doesn’t Sound Unrealistic

This version uses Hyundai’s strongest Ioniq 9 setup: a dual-motor AWD system producing 422 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 110.3-kWh battery pack. Hyundai says its 800-volt system supports 350-kW DC fast charging, allowing a 10 to 80 percent charge in around 24 minutes under ideal conditions.

The bigger question is price. Hyundai hasn’t released numbers yet for the Calligraphy Black Ink, but there are already enough clues. The current top-spec 2026 Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Design starts at $76,490 before options, and that’s before any likely price adjustments for the 2027 model year.

Factor in the exclusive styling, extra trim details, and the inevitable yearly price increases, and it’s easy to see the Black Ink landing right around $80,000, possibly even a bit more. It still wears a Hyundai badge, but this one is clearly targeting buyers who are shopping for a luxury SUV.

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