Genesis GV60

Genesis built the GV60 for buyers who want an electric car that feels like a luxury product first and a piece of technology second. It is a compact SUV with a coupe-style roofline, a wide display set across a horizontal dashboard and Nappa leather seats, and it uses an 84.0 kWh battery from SK On. In the UK, the Pure 168 kW version is quoted at up to 348 miles (about 560 km) on the WLTP cycle.

Drivetrains and performance

Three drivetrains are offered. The Standard 2WD has one rear motor with 168 kW and 350 Nm. The Standard AWD adds a front motor for 234 kW and 605 Nm, and the Performance AWD reaches 360 kW and 700 Nm, with 180 kW from each axle. Boost Mode, which draws on maximum system output for a short period, is only on the Performance AWD. The car also has Virtual Gear Shift, which recreates the feel and sound of changing gears, and an electronic limited-slip differential at the rear.

Range and charging

Under 2024 Korean certification, which is not the WLTP cycle, the Standard 2WD is rated at up to 481 km combined, the Standard AWD at 415 to 437 km and the Performance AWD at 382 km. Genesis says a 350 kW ultra-fast charger takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes, which adds more than 300 km of range. The UK car can accept power at up to 250 kW in optimal conditions. Exterior and in-cabin Vehicle-to-Load sockets supply 220V for devices.

Assistance and technology

Standard systems include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Highway Driving Assist 2 in Korea. UK cars add Rear Cross-Traffic Assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist and a Surround View Monitor. Genesis Digital Key 2 works from an iPhone, an Android phone or an Apple Watch. Euro NCAP gave the GV60 five stars in 2022.

Price

The UK price starts from £54,115 on the road for the Pure 168 kW.

Key facts

• Range: up to 348 miles (WLTP, UK Pure 168 kW)
• Battery: 84.0 kWh
• Charging: 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes (350 kW charger)
• Peak power: up to 360 kW (Performance AWD)
• Safety: Euro NCAP, 5 stars (2022)
• UK price from: £54,115 (Pure 168 kW, on the road)