Summary
Following on from the launch of the Genesis G80 large executive saloon in 2021, an all-electric version is now available at the top of the saloon range, the Electrified G80, which poses a leftfield challenge to the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQE and Polestar 2.
Genesis is a spin-off upmarket brand owned by Hyundai, and the Electrified G80 – alongside the GV60 and Electrified GV70 SUVs – is part of its first batch of all-electric models released on the European automotive market after successes in Asia and the USA.
You won’t be able to buy a Genesis at a traditional dealership; orders are delivered to the customer, and cars are collected from the owner for servicing over a standard five-year care plan, as the brand looks to provide an attractive premium ownership experience.
Praised by Car‘s CJ Hubbard for its “first-class interior” and fast charging speeds, the Electrified G80 has been highlighted as something a little bit different in a sparse upmarket electric car class that generally tends to focus on sporty looks and performance over interior opulence.
“The Genesis Electrified G80 offers a pleasingly different take on the formula”, says Move Electric‘s James Attwood, “one that fuses modern electric technology with a little bit of old-school luxury.”
That said, opting for this battery-powered saloon does come with some compromises over a petrol or diesel G80 model. “It’s obvious in the way the boot has been cannibalised and the seats have been pushed up” to package a “bulky battery in a low-slung car”, Ilya Verpraet of Autocar points out.
As of January 2024, the Genesis Electrified G80 holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 73%. It earns top marks for its safety rating and for having zero tailpipe emissions. However, media reviews have only been average and its running costs are high (although we are waiting on more data, which may improve this score). We also don’t have any meaningful reliability data yet, so check back again soon.
- Genesis G80 (petrol and diesel version) – Expert Rating
- More Genesis Expert Ratings, new car reviews, news and features
Electrified G80 highlights
- Competitive battery range and rapid charging
- Luxury interior trim
- Stylish exterior
- Five years of free servicing
Electrified G80 lowlights
- Rivals offer more boot space
- Upmarket alternatives are more comfortable
- Expensive, base price and up
- Rear seats raised to accommodate battery
Key specifications
Body style: Large saloon
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £69,805 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2022
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified G80 is a seriously talented all-rounder. What it lacks in outright space and practicality it makes up for with good refinement, long-range luxury and fast charging speeds. It’s pricey, but it’s good to drive, too.”
Author: Richard Ingram
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Autocar
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified G80 demonstrates why most manufacturers are sticking to SUVs for their electrification efforts. Packaging a bulky battery in a low-slung car is likely to lead to a compromise, and it’s obvious in the way the boot has been cannibalised and the seats have been pushed up.”
Author: Illya Verpraet
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“As an executive saloon, there’s much to like and recommend about the Electrified G80 and how it uses electric tech to enhance its luxury brief. In an age when most premium EVs are SUVs or sports saloons, it’s something a little bit different – and pleasingly so.”
Author: James Attwood
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Luxury Line
Score: 8 / 10
“We like the Genesis G80 for its majestic interior, however the Electrified G80 version adds efficiency, even more refinement, plus a long range, and all at 2% BIK.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“You’re going to have to buy into the air of mystery that rolling around in a relatively unknown luxury car is going to give you. But if you do, the payoff with the Electrified G80 will be the pleasure of a first-class interior, some of the fastest charging speeds around and a thoroughly decent driving experience.”
Author: CJ Hubbard
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview (including combustion-powered G80)
Score: 8 / 10
“The executive saloon class is full of accomplished, established contenders, so it’s impressive that the Genesis G80 gets so close to the best in class.”
Author: Andy Goodwin
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Genesis G80 Electrified is a plush-feeling executive EV with excellent equipment and range, but converting it to an EV has compromised practicality.”
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified G80 manages to take the electric executive-car fight to the Germans… and even come out victorious.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified G80 has the quality, technology and performance to challenge the likes of Tesla, Mercedes and BMW. But it feels a little soulless and the saloon format will limit its appeal for some.”
Author: Tom Barnard
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified G80 is excellent to drive, with responsive performance, rewarding handling and good ride quality, and it has a useful 323-mile range.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Move Electric
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’re looking for a large executive electric saloon – which, let’s be honest, isn’t exactly a massive market segment – the Genesis Electrified G80 offers a pleasingly different take on the formula, one that fuses modern electric technology with a little bit of old-school luxury.” (James Attwood)
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.6 / 10
“While it lacks the solid-gold premium image of established brands such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, we love the crisp, distinctive styling that makes it super-clear what kind of target audience this car is courting, and the interior quality is absolutely top notch.”
Author: CJ Hubbard
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Which EV?
Model reviewed:
Score: 7.7 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified G80 makes a very good case for itself. While it doesn’t quite match the refinement of German rivals, you need to consider whether that matters, given the level of extravagance you’re getting. The interior is as opulent as it is functional. And although all-electric cars use relatively new technology, Genesis’ parent company, Hyundai, has one of the best reputations for reliability.”
Author: Tim Barnes-Clay
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: May 2021
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Adult protection: 91%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 77%
Safety assist: 91%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2024, the Genesis Electrified G80 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Electrified G80 is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of January 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Genesis G80 range to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Electrified G80, we’ll publish the results here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 323 miles | A | 323 – 323 miles | A – A |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 3.7 m/KWh | D | 3.7 – 3.7 m/KWh | D – D |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 50 | F | 50 – 50 | F – F |
The Genesis Electrified G80 has a mixed bag of running cost figures, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s competitive battery range means it will be able to a weeks worth of local commutes without recharging, but it’s electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is lower than the market standard, and there are more efficient electric cars in this executive saloon bracket, like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. The G80’s insurance premiums are also in the highest bracket.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Genesis Electrified G80, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
Audi e-tron GT | BMW i4 | Hyundai Ioniq 6 | Kia EV6 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz EQE | Polestar 2 | Porsche Taycan | Tesla Model S
- Genesis G80 (petrol and diesel version) – Expert Rating
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