South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai has officially confirmed that its eagerly-awaited three-row electric SUV will make debut in the US later this year, alongside the updated IONIQ 5 as part of the brand’s 2025 electric lineup. As the South Korean manufacturer is trying to carve out a special space for its EVs in the U.S. market, the planned new releases are highly expected to further solidify its position.

With EV sales soaring by 15 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, Hyundai’s U.S. CEO Randy Parker remains quite optimistic about the company’s future, particularly with the aforementioned new electric models on the horizon.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 as well as the IONIQ 6 EVs set new records in terms of sales in Q2 2024 as the brand pushing ahead with its efforts to grab a bigger market share amidst soaring competition.

The company has plans to add a number of key electric models, including the new IONIQ three-row e-SUV and the updated IONIQ 5, to its American lineup next year to keep the impetus high.

The reports regarding Hyundai’s new IONIQ three-row e-SUV had been coming for the past several months, but this is the first time when the manufacturer itself has officially confirmed a release date. A global debut for the three-row EV is scheduled to take place sometime in the fourth quarter of this year.

The three-row IONIQ 9 (SEVEN) e-SUV concept was first unveiled in the year of 2021. Some recently published reports claimed that it could go by the name of the IONIQ 9. It will be based on the manufacturer’s EV-dedicated E-GMP platform, offering a range of more than 300 miles on a single charge, and fast charging in less than 20 minutes. Official details about the upcoming EVs are expected to surface sometime later this year.

The announcement of planned launch of the three-row electric SUV alongside the updated IONIQ 5 in the U.S. market signals a big leap forward in Hyundai’s EV strategy. Riding on the great success of the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 e-SUVs, these two additions will surely enhance the brand’s market presence. With the launch of the three-row electric SUV alongside the updated IONIQ 5, Hyundai is not only expanding its electric portfolio but also setting new benchmarks in the industry.