Overview

The Genesis GV60 is the brand’s purpose-built electric car. Close links with Hyundai and Kia give Genesis a seriously good base to work from, but what it’s added on top of this is another layer of tech and luxury. Think of the GV60 like a boutique hotel – it’s not the biggest nor the flashiest, but it’s trying damn hard to be the nicest.

It’s tripled with the excellent Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Parkers Award-winning Kia EV6, using the same platform, batteries and motors. This puts it right into the e-SUV heartland, with some seriously strong competition. The Tesla Model Y has proved itself a best-seller, with strong performance, great range and loads of tech. There are also cheaper alternatives such as the Skoda Enyaq – a car we rate very highly at Parkers.

The GV60 differentiates itself with its dramatic style, eye-popping colours, plush interior and premium ownership experience. Add to that a solid set of building blocks including a range of up to 321 miles for the most sensible model, and 0-62mph in just 4.0 seconds for the least sensible Sport Plus car.

Being capable on paper is one thing, but having a decent choice of models offered at a competitive price is what really sells the GV60. The model range comes in at less than £50k for the base single motor Premium model, but prices soon ramp up – premium market style – as you explore the options. The Sport model, with twin motors and all-wheel drive looks like the sweet spot in the range, offering plenty of performance and range at a modest premium over the entry-level car.

Moving to the most powerful Sport Plus car is where it gets much more costly, despite also featuring twin motors and all-wheel drive shared with the Sport. But like all premium models, it’s configurable to your needs, with a selection of equipment packages on offer to add delights, such as the Bang and Olufsen speakers, panoramic roof and the vehicle to load system.

Click through the next few pages to read everything you need to know about the Genesis GV60, including its practicality, how much it costs to run, what it’s like to drive – and whether we recommend buying one.