Three Rows, Nine Inches, and One Big Decision Hyundai builds two three-row SUVs that look like siblings on the showroom floor and behave like distant cousins on the road. One stretches nine inches longer and hides a V6 under the hood. The other parks easier and sips fuel like a compact car. Picking one comes down to how often that back row actually gets used. The 2026 Palisade measures 199.2 inches long and starts at $39,435, while the Santa Fe comes in at 190.2 inches and starts at $35,050. Palisade gas trims run a 287-hp 3.5-liter V6, and Santa Fe gas trims use a 277-hp 2.5-liter turbo four. An EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined for the front-drive Santa Fe Hybrid is the best figure in either lineup. Size Is Where These Two Split Apart Both wear a mid-size label, and both give you a third row. Park them side by side, and the gap shows fast. Palisade rides on a 116.9-inch wheelbase and runs 199.2 inches nose to tail. The smaller Santa Fe has a 110.8-inch wheelbase and is 190.2 inches long. Nine inches sounds like nothing until you're stuffing a stroller in behind row three. Cargo numbers follow the same script. The bigger SUV holds 19.1 cubic feet behind the third row, 46.3 cubic feet behind the second row, and 86.7 cubic feet with both back rows folded flat. Its smaller sibling answers with 14.6, 40.5, and 79.6 cubic feet in those same configurations. Third-row legroom leans in the same direction at 32.1 inches versus 30.0 inches. Parking lots go the other way. Santa Fe turns in 37.9 feet curb to curb against 39.2 feet for the Palisade, and that boxy shape makes the back glass easy to place in a tight garage. Two Gas Engines and Two Very Different Hybrids Palisade gas trims run a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. Every gas Santa Fe uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four making 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft, also through an eight-speed. That's 10 fewer horses but 51 more lb-ft of twist, peaking at 4,000 rpm instead of 5,000. On a loaded on-ramp, that torque shows up as effort you don't have to make. The hybrids flip the pecking order. Palisade Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter turbo four with two electric motors for 329 combined horsepower and 339 lb-ft, making it the strongest three-row Hyundai sells. A 1.6-liter turbo four and a single motor deliver 231 combined horsepower and 271 lb-ft. of torque. Neither one plugs in. Both recharge while you drive. Fuel Economy and Trailer Math Mileage is the widest gap on the page. Front-drive Santa Fe Hybrid posts EPA-estimated ratings of 37 city, 36 highway, and 36 combined. Add HTRAC all-wheel drive, and it settles at 35/34/34. In front-drive Blue form, Palisade Hybrid reads 33/35/34, and its all-wheel-drive hybrid trims land at 29/30/29. Gas versions tell a quieter story. That turbo four returns 20/29/24 with front-wheel drive and 20/28/23 with AWD. Palisade's V6 manages 19/25/21 in front-drive form and 18/24/20 with AWD. Trail-ready trims drink hardest, at 19/25/21 for Santa Fe XRT and 16/22/19 for Palisade XRT PRO. Trailers reverse the standings. Palisade's V6 pulls up to 5,000 pounds with trailer brakes, and Palisade Hybrid handles 4,000. Gas Santa Fe trims stop at 3,500 pounds, with the AWD-only XRT rated for 4,500. Hybrid Santa Fe tops out at 2,000 pounds, so a pair of jet skis is about the ceiling. 2026 Hyundai Palisade vs. Santa Fe Trim Comparison Trim Level Palisade MSRP Palisade Powertrain / MPG Combined Santa Fe MSRP Santa Fe Powertrain / MPG Combined SE $39,435 3.5L V6, 287 hp / 21 mpg FWD, 20 mpg AWD $35,050 2.5L Turbo, 277 hp / 24 mpg FWD, 23 mpg AWD SEL $41,940 3.5L V6, 287 hp / 21 mpg FWD, 20 mpg AWD $37,590 2.5L Turbo, 277 hp / 24 mpg FWD, 23 mpg AWD SEL Convenience $43,370 3.5L V6, 287 hp / 21 mpg FWD, 20 mpg AWD Not offered Not offered SEL Premium $45,300 3.5L V6, 287 hp / 21 mpg FWD, 20 mpg AWD Not offered Not offered XRT PRO / XRT, AWD only $49,870 3.5L V6, 287 hp / 19 mpg AWD $42,040 2.5L Turbo, 277 hp / 21 mpg AWD Limited $49,770 3.5L V6, 287 hp / 21 mpg FWD, 20 mpg AWD $44,600 2.5L Turbo, 277 hp / 24 mpg FWD, 23 mpg AWD Calligraphy $54,560 3.5L V6, 287 hp / 21 mpg FWD, 20 mpg AWD $47,600 2.5L Turbo, 277 hp / 24 mpg FWD, 23 mpg AWD SE Hybrid Not offered Not offered $36,400 1.6L Turbo Hybrid, 231 hp / 36 mpg FWD, 34 mpg AWD SEL Hybrid $44,160 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 329 hp / 34 mpg FWD, 29 mpg AWD $38,690 1.6L Turbo Hybrid, 231 hp / 36 mpg FWD, 34 mpg AWD SEL Premium Hybrid $47,520 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 329 hp / 34 mpg FWD, 29 mpg AWD Not offered Not offered Limited Hybrid $51,990 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 329 hp / 29 mpg AWD only $45,700 1.6L Turbo Hybrid, 231 hp / 36 mpg FWD, 34 mpg AWD Calligraphy Hybrid $56,780 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 329 hp / 29 mpg AWD only $48,700 1.6L Turbo Hybrid, 231 hp / 36 mpg FWD, 34 mpg AWD MSRP excludes freight, tax, title, and license fees. EPA estimates are for comparison only, and your actual mileage will vary. The Third Row Usually Settles It The 2026 Hyundai Palisade vs. Santa Fe debate almost always lands on the same question. Who rides in back, and how often? Adults or growing teenagers in row three every week? Palisade's extra legroom, wider body, and 19.1 cubic feet behind the third row earn their keep, and the V6 tow rating is a bonus if there's a boat in your future. Kids back there on weekends, with the seats folded flat most of the time? The Santa Fe does that job for thousands less and gives you better mileage on every commute. A Palisade SE lists $4,385 above a Santa Fe SE, and the spread widens as you climb. Both come with Hyundai's 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain coverage, and both hybrid systems carry 10-year, 100,000-mile battery protection. Why Buy Your Next Three-Row Hyundai at Gates Hyundai We stock both SUVs in Richmond, and we'd rather you climb into them than read about them. Bring the car seats you already own. Fold the third row. Load the stroller and see which liftgate opening works. Our team will walk you through trim differences at your pace, and we're happy to send you home with one for a day so it can meet your driveway and errands. If you're torn between a hybrid and a V6, we'll pull both up front and let the drive answer it. Schedule a test drive online or swing by the showroom.

How Kentucky Drivers Keep Their Hyundai EVs Charged Thinking about going electric, but stuck on one question: where and how do you actually plug the thing in? You're not alone. Plenty of drivers around Richmond and Lexington love the idea of skipping the gas pump but want to know what daily life with an electric car looks like first. The good news is that keeping a Hyundai EV topped off is easier than most people expect. Home charging covers most daily driving, so that you can leave each morning with a full battery. Hyundai's 800-volt platform adds big range in about the time it takes to grab a coffee. A built-in NACS port and free adapters open up the Tesla Supercharger network for road trips. Whether you want an IONIQ 5, an IONIQ 6, or a Kona Electric, keeping it powered comes down to a few easy options. Let's walk through them. Charging at Home Without Thinking About It For most owners, home charging handles the bulk of what they need. The simplest setup is Level 1, which plugs into a regular 120-volt wall outlet. It adds only a few miles of range each hour, so it works best as a backup rather than your main method. Level 2 is where daily driving gets easy. It runs on a 240-volt connection, the same kind your clothes dryer uses. A Level 2 charger fully charges a long-range IONIQ 5 overnight in about 7 hours. You plug in after work, and the car is ready by morning. Buy or lease a new 2026 IONIQ, and you can choose a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger or a $400 charging credit through the Hyundai Home program, with installation scheduled for you. Ask our team how to claim it. Fast Charging When You Are on the Move Road trips are where the IONIQ really shows off. The IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and IONIQ 9 use an 800-volt platform, which lets them draw power much faster than many rivals. Plug a long-range IONIQ 5 into a 350 kW fast charger, and it climbs from 10 percent to 80 percent in roughly 18 to 20 minutes. That's about as long as it takes to stretch your legs and grab a drink. Even on a more common 150 kW charger, real-world times stay close once the battery is warm. These quick stops fit into breaks you already take. Reaching the Tesla Supercharger Network This is a big shift for Hyundai drivers. New and refreshed models like the 2025 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 ship from the factory with a built-in NACS port, the same plug Tesla uses, so they connect at a Supercharger with no extra gear. Own an earlier IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, or Kona Electric with the older CCS port? If you bought it on or before January 31, 2025, you can claim a free CCS-to-NACS adapter from Hyundai. Either way, you reach more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers. That nearly doubles your fast-charging options across the country. Keep in mind that the IONIQ 5 N uses a CCS port, not a native NACS port. Finding Stations and Paying the Easy Way Hyundai keeps public charging simple through the MyHyundai app with Bluelink. You can find nearby stations, route straight to them, and plan a longer trip with charging stops built in. The app also lets you start a session and watch it from your phone. Payment works across major networks, so you're not juggling four different accounts to plug in around town or out on I-75. Hyundai EV Charging by Distance From Home Below is a quick look at the kind of charging you might use at different distances from your driveway. Distance From Home Typical Charging Type Best For Approximate Speed In your garage Level 2 home charger Daily driving and overnight top-ups Full charge in about 7 hours Around Richmond Public Level 2 station Errands, shopping, and work parking Several hours for a full charge Across the county 150 kW DC fast charger Quick boosts during a busy day 10% to 80% in about 25 minutes Along the I-75 corridor 350 kW ultra-fast charger Road trips and longer travel 10% to 80% in about 18 to 20 minutes Statewide and beyond Tesla Supercharger network Travel widely with 20,000+ stalls Fast charging via native NACS port Charging times shift with the charger, the weather, and how full your battery is, so treat these as friendly estimates. Where the Savings Add Up in Kentucky Charging at home costs a small fraction of filling a tank, often a few cents per mile at average Kentucky electricity rates. Set charging for off-peak overnight hours, and you save even more. With fewer moving parts under the hood, an electric Hyundai tends to ask less of your wallet over the years. Many models also include Vehicle-to-Load power, which runs small appliances or tools right from the battery. That comes in handy on a campsite or during a storm outage at home. See Your Hyundai EV Options at Gates Hyundai Switching to electric should feel exciting, not confusing, and that's the part we enjoy most. When you visit us in Richmond, our team will walk you through every charging choice, show you how the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric fit your commute, and help you map out the chargers closest to home. Want to feel that 800-volt acceleration for yourself? Schedule a test drive, and we'll answer your Hyundai EV charging questions in plain language. You get the same no-pressure approach that drivers across central Kentucky count on. Swing by when you're ready, and we'll help you find the electric Hyundai that fits your life.

How the Palisade and Telluride Stack Up for Family Drivers The Palisade and Telluride share a corporate platform but feel different from the driver's seat. Both are three-row midsize SUVs built by Hyundai Motor Group, with Hyundai handling one and Kia handling the other. Shoppers in Richmond and across central Kentucky often weigh these two against each other, so we put them side by side to help you sort it out. Both SUVs offer a 2.5L turbo hybrid with 329 horsepower and over 600 miles of range. The Telluride has a small cargo edge while the Palisade carries more standard tech across every trim. Pricing starts around $39,000 for either model and tops out near $57,000 on flagship hybrid trims. Engines and Driving Manners Both SUVs use the same hybrid setup. Each pairs a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder with electric motors for 329 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque combined. That's plenty of muscle for merging onto I-75 with a full load of kids and gear. The gas-only path is where they split. Hyundai keeps a 3.5L V6 making 287 hp and 260 lb-ft in the Palisade. Kia goes a different direction with a 2.5L turbo four in the Telluride, putting out 274 hp and 311 lb-ft. So the Palisade has more horsepower for highway pulls while the Telluride brings more low-end twist around town. Both can tow 5,000 lb in gas form. The Palisade hybrid is rated at 4,000 lb of towing and the Telluride hybrid at 4,500 lb. Fuel Economy and Range The Telluride Hybrid EX FWD returns an EPA-estimated 34/36/35 mpg. The Palisade Hybrid SEL FWD delivers 33/35/34 mpg. That gap is small in real-world driving. Both hybrids cross the 600-mile mark on a tank, with the Telluride EX FWD claiming up to 637 miles and the Palisade SEL Premium FWD targeting around 619 miles. On the gas side, the Palisade V6 FWD lands at 19/25/21 mpg while the Telluride turbo FWD edges it slightly at 20/26/22 mpg. The Palisade's V6 will feel smoother under load, though, especially with a packed cabin. Space and Interior Layout Cargo numbers tilt toward the Telluride. Behind the third row, it offers 22.3 cubic feet versus 19.1 for the Palisade. With the third row folded, the Telluride opens up 48.7 cubic feet to the Palisade's 46.3. Both stretch beyond 86 cubic feet with everything folded flat. Beyond cargo, the two are almost twins on paper. Each rides on a 116.9-inch wheelbase, measures 199.2 inches long, and stands 69.5 inches tall in standard trim. Both seat seven with captain's chairs or eight with a second-row bench, and both have 32.1 inches of third-row legroom and 43.0 inches in row two. Standard Tech and Safety The Palisade gives you more out of the box. Every trim from base SE up gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six 100-watt USB-C ports spread across all three rows, and the Hyundai SmartSense safety suite. SmartSense covers forward collision avoidance, lane keeping, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and smart cruise control with stop-and-go. Step up to the Calligraphy and the Palisade adds Highway Driving Assist 2 with automatic lane change, a 12-inch head-up display, a 14-speaker Bose audio system, relaxation seats with deployable leg supports, an integrated front and rear dashcam, and a full-display digital rearview mirror. The Telluride answers with available HDA 2, a Meridian 14-speaker audio system, a generative AI voice helper, and a digital rearview mirror on SX Prestige trims. Both ride with ten standard airbags and a 360-degree camera available on upper trims. Pricing by Trim Level Both lineups span from the high $30s to the high $50s before destination. The Telluride starts at $39,190 plus a $1,545 destination charge. The Palisade SE starts at $39,435 before destination. Both top out near $57,000 on a fully loaded hybrid. Below, see how each lineup matches up trim by trim. Trim Level 2026 Hyundai Palisade 2027 Kia Telluride Entry Gas SE FWD for $39,435 287 hp 3.5L V6 19/25/21 MPG 8-passenger bench LX FWD for $39,190 274 hp 2.5L Turbo 20/26/22 MPG 8-passenger bench Mid-Range SEL Premium for $45,300 Heated and ventilated front seats Surround View Monitor Wireless device charging EX FWD for $43,790 Heated front seats 20-inch alloy wheels Power liftgate Off-Road XRT PRO AWD for $49,870 8.4-inch ground clearance Electronic limited-slip differential All-terrain tires X-Pro SX AWD for $53,690 9.1-inch ground clearance E-LSD with center diff lock All-terrain tires Top Gas Calligraphy for $54,560 HDA II with auto lane change 14-speaker Bose audio Relaxation seats and 12-in HUD SX Prestige AWD for $53,890 HDA 2 14-speaker Meridian audio Digital rearview mirror Entry Hybrid Hybrid SEL FWD for $44,160 329 hp combined 33/35/34 MPG ~619 miles per tank Hybrid EX FWD for $46,490 329 hp combined 34/36/35 MPG ~637 miles per tank Top Hybrid Hybrid Calligraphy AWD for $56,780 29/30/29 MPG Nappa leather, dual sunroof Full hybrid trim ladder X-Line SX Prestige Hybrid for $57,590 30/32/31 MPG 21-inch wheels Limited hybrid trim options Standard Tech 12.3-inch touchscreen with nav on ALL trims Six 100-watt USB-C ports Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring Nav reserved for upper trims Generative AI voice assistant Towing 5,000 lb (Gas) 4,000 lb (Hybrid) 5,000 lb (Gas) 4,500 lb (Hybrid) Warranty 5 yr / 60,000 mi bumper-to-bumper 10 yr / 100,000 mi powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi bumper-to-bumper 10 yr / 100,000 mi powertrain The Right Pick for Your Driveway So, which is better, the Kia Telluride or the Hyundai Palisade? The honest answer is that it depends on what your family does most. If standard tech and a deeper hybrid trim ladder matter most, the Palisade makes a strong case. Every trim ships with built-in navigation, the full safety suite, and six USB-C ports. The hybrid runs all the way up to a flagship Calligraphy with Nappa leather and relaxation seats. The XRT PRO adds real off-road hardware, including an electronic limited-slip differential and 8.4 inches of ground clearance for backroads through the Daniel Boone National Forest. If cargo space and slightly better hybrid mileage at the entry level matter more, the Telluride wins those rounds. Its X-Pro pushes ground clearance to 9.1 inches and adds a multi-terrain AWD mode that may appeal to weekend campers. Test Drive the Palisade at Gates Hyundai The best way to settle this question is to drive both SUVs from behind the wheel. We invite you to swing by our Richmond, KY, showroom and put a Palisade through its paces. Our team can walk you through every trim from SE to Calligraphy, demo the hybrid powertrain on a real road, and answer questions about HTRAC AWD or Highway Driving Assist 2. We're happy to set up an unhurried test drive, talk through Hyundai financing options, and help you compare the Palisade against any three-row you're shopping.