Pricing has been announced for the first electrified Genesis GV70, which starts at $127,800 before on-road costs.
The new electric variant is set for release this month (September 2022) and will crucially provide an estimated battery range of 445km (WLTP) per charge.
The electrified GV70 is positioned cheaper than one of its biggest competitors – the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 – yet has very similar performance on paper to the twin-turbo V8-powered GLC 63 SUV.
The Genesis electrified GV70 has 360kW/700Nm from two electric motors
The GV70 electric competes in the electrified space with the BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz EQC and even the smaller but still important Kia EV6 in all-wheel drive form.
Performance and power from the new electrified GV70
The electrified Genesis GV70 features a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain that produces total outputs of 360kW/700Nm and is powered by a 77.4kWh battery pack.
The GV70 EV looks a lot like the combustion GV70
Power is split evenly between the front and rear axles where there is a total of 180kW/350Nm available at each end.
The result is a 0-100km/h time of 4.2 seconds, making the electric GV70 much quicker off the mark than the 3.0-litre turbocharged V6-powered Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 that achieves the same sprint in 4.9 seconds.
Genesis technologies in the electrified GV70
The electrified GV70 features several new technologies to aid with comfort and functionality.
Large screens fill the luxurious interior space
The electric SUV has a smart regenerative braking system which allows one-pedal start and stop, eliminating the need to use the brake pedal.
A disconnector actuator system (DAS) features on the electric GV70 that works by connecting and disconnecting the electric motor and drive shafts by seamlessly offering both rear- and all-wheel drive.
Genesis’ active noise control reduces noise inside the cabin by creating opposite sounds to cancel them. Genesis says this makes for a more refined in-cabin driving experience.
The GV70 can read the road to look out for potholes
Optimal drive comfort is possible thanks to Genesis’ use of an electronic control suspension preview function that scans the road ahead and can account for bumps or potholes in the road surface.
Standard specifications of the electrified GV70
The new electrified Genesis GV70 is equipped with a range of features including:
- 14.5-inch HD touch screen with navigation and augmented reality
- 12.3-inch instrument cluster
- 14-speaker Lexicon sound system
- Active noise cancelling
- Wireless mobile phone charging
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- 20-inch unique electrified alloy wheels
- 18-way adjustable front seats
- Massage function for front seats
The GV70 electric cornering hard
- Nappa leather seat trim
- Head-up display
- Heated steering wheel
- Power tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- Adaptive electronic suspension
- Regenerative braking control
- Rain sensing wipers
- Three-zone climate control
- Adjustable ambient lighting
Safety specifications on the GV70
Standard equipment includes a 14-speaker sound system
The Genesis electrified GV70 is fitted with eight airbags including front centre side airbags. The electric GV70 also comes standard with the following suite of safety features:
- Blind spot collision avoidance
- Blind-spot monitor
- Driver attention warning
- Forward attention warning
- Forward AEB with cyclist and pedestrian detection
- Junction warning assist
- High beam assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Lane-keep and lane-follow assist
- Reverse parking collision warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree surround camera
- Trailer stability assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
The electric GV70 is super safe with many aids
Genesis GV70 2023: prices in Australia
All prices listed are before on-road costs.
- 2.5T RWD: $66,400
- 2.5T AWD: $68,786
- 2.2T diesel AWD: $71,676
- 3.5TT V6 AWD: $83,276
- Electrified GV70: $127,800
