Even though the stylish 2024 Genesis Electric GV70 is classified as a compact SUV, it could easily be mistaken for a midsize.
There’s lots to admire regarding the GV70 EV. It has a roomy interior and the cargo area is great for a small SUV. It’s exterior closely resembles the gas-powered GV70 – sweeping body lines, raked roofline, quad headlamps. But it’s also unique with its solid grille and integrated electric charging port.
It provides a long list of premium features like leather upholstery, 20-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof, wireless smartphone charging pad, and more.
Like many automakers, the Hyundai is making a huge investment in electric vehicles and has ambitious plans of harboring an all-electric lineup by 2030. Right now, Hyundai’s luxury brand is producing three electrified models – the GV60, G80 and the GV70. Note that the South Korean automaker also offers all three vehicles in traditional gas-power mode.
One major strike against the GV70 is range. It’s an estimated 236 miles, falling short of numerous rivals, particularly the Cadillac Lyriq (314 miles) and Tesla Model X (335). The better news is charging the 77.4-kWh battery pack with a 250-kW charger gives the driver between 10 percent to 80 percent capacity in an estimated 18 minutes. The SUV is also equipped with a 10.5-kW onboard charger.
The GV70 EV gets superb acceleration, thanks to a pair of electric motors that generate a combined 429 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. It’s plenty fast, going 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. If that isn’t enough – and it certainly should be – the driver can press the steering wheel-mounted Boost button and increase the horsepower to 483 for a 10-second duration.
The electric SUV provides standard all-wheel drive and gets 83-98 mpge. Towing is 3,500 pounds, which is much less than some of the class leaders.
The ride is as good as the performance – smooth, comfortable and quiet. The GV70 has a low center of gravity that enables good lean around turns and on challenging winding roads. Steering is precise and the regenerative braking slows one down almost immediately when making sharp turns or approaching stoplights.
Standard driver safety features include surround view camera, forward collision warning, land-keeping assist with lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, safe exit assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear parking sensors, driver drowsiness monitoring, automated emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
AT A GLANCE – 2024 GENESIS ELECTRIC GV70
- Performance: two electric motors, combined 429 horsepower
- Mileage estimate: 83-98 mpge
- Price estimate: $66,600 to $75,100
- Warranty: 5 years/60,00 miles; Drivetrain: 10 years/100,000 miles; Roadside assistance: 5 years/unlimited; Corrosion: 7 years/unlimited; battery: 10 years/100,000 miles
The electrified GV70 shares its interior with its gasoline-powered counterpart. The interior is beautifully crafted and has quality materials and lots of techy features, It has an infotainment control knob and a wide 14.5-inch touchscreen, along with four USB outlets, wireless phone charger and a 110-volt household-style outlet.
Also standard are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. However, they don’t support wireless connectivity for these systems like many new vehicles do. The touchscreen rests atop the dash and can be confusing to master at times. It is controlled by a knob that is much easier to use than the dial mounted on the console.
There’s plenty of leg and head room for front seat occupants. The rear seats are not as roomy, particularly head room for taller folks. But the GV70 is still more spacious than most compact SUVs. The cargo area is generous at 28.9 cubic feet and expands to 56.5 cubes with the second row folded down.
The 2024 Electric Genesis GV70 is an alluring small luxury SUV that features fantastic performance, offers a comfortable ride and well-designed cabin. The drawback is low electric range.
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