Genesis introduced the Electrified GV70 SUV by hosting a world premiere event at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021) in China last week. The Electrified GV70 is built on the heritage of GV70, inheriting its predecessor’s spacious interior and adding outstanding performance and a range of new technologies.
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Genesis premieres its first EV at Auto Shanghai
DUBAI, 2 hours, 32 minutes ago Luxury automotive brand Genesis has officially introduced its first electric vehicle, the electric model of the G80 (Electrified G80) to the global market at the 2021 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2021). In addition to debuting the Electrified G80, Genesis presented the Genesis X Concept, an EV-based Gran Turismo (GT) concept car, to the Asian market for the first time, marking the beginning of a new journey towards electrification. “Today is very special because it represents a variety of firsts for the Genesis brand. Not only because this is Genesis’ very first appearance at the Auto Shanghai, but it is also the first time we are unveiling a new product outside of Korea,” said Jay Chang, Global Head of the Genesis brand. “The Electrified G80, the perfect balance of athleticism and elegance, marks the beginning of our journey into the EV market, re
Headline features include an 800V charging system allowing for charge speeds of up to 350kW, a vehicle to load (V2L) external device-charging function and a disconnecting actuator system that switches between two- and four-wheel-drive as needed for maximum efficiency. Combined, the twin motors endow the G80 EV with 370hp and 700Nm, allowing for a 0-96kph time of 4.9sec in Sport driving mode. The battery size hasn t yet been confirmed, but the electrified G80 is said to be capable of more than 500km of range on China s NEDC test cycle.
Genesis G80 EV: exterior and interior details The Genesis G80 EV sedan is visually identical to the standard G80, revealed a year ago, save for the addition of a closed-off grille and bespoke front bumper. It maintains the same premium focus inside, too, with a widescreen infotainment display dominating the dashboard, minimalistic control panel and heavy use of leather.
19 April 2021 3:39 pm / 1 comment
Genesis has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Electrified G80 at Auto Shanghai 2021, just over a year after the global debut of the Genesis G80.
At a passing glance, the Electrified G80 looks nearly identical to its conventionally-powered twin, even shown here in a similar exterior paint colour to go with the G80’s “Athletic Elegance” design concept.
The tell-tale EV clues are here, though – the mesh Crest Grille of the G80 is now a more aerodynamic unit that is fully closed thanks to its EV powertrain, and houses the door to its charging port in the grille’s upper right corner. Meanwhile, rolling stock for the Electrified G80 trades the simple five-spoke wheel design on the ICE-powered G80 for a more ornate multi-spoke design for the EV.