Genesis GV60 Electric Prototype spotted in Sydney, Australia
EV Brief has spied the yet to be revealed Genesis GV60 Electric in Sydney, Australia, ahead of the vehicle’s global reveal in the coming months.
Genesis’ GV60 Electric is undergoing testing in Sydney, Australia.
[Updated 14/08/21] : The GV60 passes Korean Emissions and Noise Certification, and Motor 1 reports that the car’s power outputs have been revealed:
GV60 base model: 169 kW (226 hp)
GV60 all-wheel-drive long-range model: 242 kW (325 hp)
GV60 all-wheel-drive high specification model: 325 kW (436 hp)
13/08/21: EV Brief has spied the yet to be revealed Genesis GV60 Electric outside the Hyundai Australia offices in Sydney, ahead of the vehicle’s global reveal in the coming months.
Taking styling cues from the Genesis Mint concept, The GV60 Electric is the luxury brand’s Hyundai IONIQ 5 equivalent, underpinned by the E-GMP platform architecture. It’s not known whether the GV60 Electric is in Australia as part of a global testing program, or whether engineers are tuning the crossover specifically for roads down under.
In the metal, the GV60 Electric appears smaller than Hyundai’s IONIQ 5, likely due to the curves, extensive camouflage, and its placement next to the large Hyundai Staria. However, two things give away its true size; the large 21” wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres, and the length of the wheelbase, which is not far off the Staria’s, and certainly close to the IONIQ 5’s measuring 3,000mm.
Genesis has certainly developed a unique visual language for its cars, with the split, two-stroke light clusters, bold grille elements, and dramatic rooflines. It’s believed the GV60 Electric will shun a faux grille on its nose (as it should) but will feature lower air intake mesh, which is visible in the below pictures. It appears there’s no space for active louvers a la Hyundai IONIQ 5. The rear deck appears to be quite high and differentiates the GV60 Electric from the rest of the Genesis lineup.
Sharing its mechanicals with the IONIQ 5, we can expect to see 800 volt 220 kW DC fast charging, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options, and a range of battery pack sizes. At the company’s second-quarter earnings call, a company official stated that the GV60 Electric would have a “unique design identity, increased motor performance, and increased battery capacity.” Genesis also plans to be the first automaker to offer wireless charging on its cars, according to ET News.
Contrasting wheel arches are present on this prototype, and are likely to be standard on the entry-level model. This test car sported an interior befitting the Genesis badge; quilted leather, Alcantara, metallic accents, and soft materials, though all but the seats and door cards were covered up. Overseas prototypes have been spotted, and have revealed a little more about the cockpit. There’s metal-look switchgear, a more elegant set of graphics for the instrument cluster, and a retractable gear selector.
We’re excited about what the Hyundai Motor Group is planning for its family of brands, both globally and in Australia. While Tesla is the king of battery electric vehicle market share, there are a raft of challengers coming to market in the next six to twelve months, each a genuinely compelling alternative for consumers.
It's also noteworthy that Hyundai has the will —and the expertise — to develop and test its vehicles in Australia.
We’ll keep you updated with any news on the worldwide launch of the GV60 Electric, as well as on the impending launch of the IONIQ 5.
