Genesis, the Hyundai Group’s premium spin-off brand, has announced that its pure-electric GV60 coupe-SUV will go on sale in Europe later this year. The company hasn’t yet given a timeline of when we’ll see it in the UK, but we expect it’ll be towards the end of 2022. key rivals include the Audi Q4 e-tron, Tesla model Y and Jaguar I-Pace.
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The Genesis GV60 is built on the same E-GMP underpinnings as the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. It’s powered by a 77.4kWh battery pack, which offers a maximum range of 280 miles with the entry-level, single-motor, rear-wheel drive model. However, Genesis hasn’t clarified whether that figure was logged under WLTP conditions.
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The electric motor in the cheapest GV60 premium produces 225bhp and 350Nm of torque, but buyers will have a further two powertrains to choose from, both of which are dual-motor, all-wheel drive systems. prices for all three models in the SUV’s line-up will be confirmed closer to the car’s European launch date.
Sitting in the middle of the line-up is the Genesis GV60 Sport, which features a 215bhp motor on the rear axle and a 99bhp motor up front, for a combined output of 314bhp and 605Nm of torque. The extra performance cuts the car’s maximum range down to 248 miles, although Genesis has fitted a system that disengages the front motor when it’s not needed, maximising efficiency.
