Summary
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is the all-electric version of the mid-sized five-door GV70 SUV, pitched as an alternative to the likes of the Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQC in the high-end electrified SUV market.
Genesis is a new premium car brand owned by Hyundai, and the Electrified GV70 – alongside the GV60 SUV and Electrifed G80 saloon – 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.
“The petrol GV70 was the most compelling Genesis when the company launched in 2021”, Car‘s Tom Webster explains, “but the Genesis Electrified GV70 is that bit quieter, more efficient and the electric element just seems to suit a newly launched modern SUV more so than a slightly thirsty petrol engine does.”
Inheriting the positives of its combustion-powered twin, including a lavish and comfortable interior and impressive on-board tech, the What Car? team comments that this electric version “fixes the refinement issues that detract from the combustion-engined GV70”, offering a quiet driving experience paired with strong performance.
“It ticks a lot of boxes”, says Autocar‘s Ilya Verpraet, “but until a more affordable version joins the range, it will remain a niche proposition.” Only dual-motor models are available, which makes the Electrified GV70 more expensive than many capable alternatives, including the highly-regarded Kia EV6.
Its battery range is competitive, but trumped by the popular Tesla Model Y, and the BMW iX3 does come with more tech features as standard.
As of November 2023, the Genesis Electrified GV70 holds an Expert Rating of 73% – a notably higher score than the 66% awarded to the petrol- and diesel-powered GV70. This is still a new model, however, so the rating could move up or down by a few points as more UK reviews are published in the coming months.
- Genesis GV70 (petrol and diesel version) – Expert Rating
- More Genesis ratings, reviews, news and features
Electrified GV70 highlights
- Punchy acceleration
- Impressive on-board tech
- Well-equipped as standard
- Five years of free servicing
Electrified GV70 lowlights
- BMW iX3 gets more kit as standard
- More expensive than many key rivals
- Tesla Model Y has longer battery range
- Shallow boot
Key specifications
Body style: Medium five-door SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £64,405 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 GV70 is an SUV with plenty of appeal. It’s spacious, very generously equipped and its cabin beats many of the established German rivals for style, and almost matches them for quality. However, it’s not quite on the level of the class best for ride comfort and body control.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“A premium SUV from new luxury brand Genesis Motor, the GV70 offers a break from the mainstream norm.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis GV70 is a curious car. It drives most like a Mercedes SUV, but feels welcomingly unlike anything else in its class. And it’s very quiet. Wind and road noise vie to be the loudest thing you hear at motorway speeds, and actually you probably notice wind hum only because road roar is so well isolated.”
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Overall, while it can’t hope to compete with rivals’ PHEV options as an all-round company car choice, the GV70 has enough going for it for a driver with their heart set on a diesel SUV to find it worthy of consideration.”
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The GV70 isn’t just a car for people that want to be different for the sake of it. Yes, it’s not as sharp to drive as an X3 or Macan, but it’s far less dull than a Q5, manages to be better built and techier inside than a GLC and feels far less brittle than an XC60.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The Genesis GV70 is a smooth and comfortable SUV from Hyundai’s upmarket brand”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The GV70 is Genesis’ take on the mid-size luxury SUV. It’s practical, but the handling and ride could do with a little more finesse and it can get very thirsty.”
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Company Car Today
Model reviewed: Range overview
“Interesting new arrival won’t make a big dent in the share of the major prestige brands, but it’s a classy and premium SUV with an extremely attractive ownership proposition for those that are willing to head down the haggle-free online-purchase route.”
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Motoring Research
Model reviewed: 2.2-litre diesel automatic
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Genesis GV70 family SUV is packed with technology and should be painless to own. Genesis faces an uphill struggle for recognition, but the GV70 is proficient – and simply different – enough to make a strong start.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Interesting new SUV is surprisingly engaging”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic
“The Genesis GV70 has pointless tech and odd controls but its cabin is a lovely place to be”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic Sport Line
Score: 6 / 10
“The Genesis GV70 isn’t as good as the best premium SUVs. It lacks their polish and it’s too thirsty; what’s more, with no hybrid options in the range, it makes no sense as a company car. But for private buyers, it is extremely good value. Combined with the purchase and after-care experience it comes with, that might just be enough to make it worthy of a place at the school gates. “
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“A decent attempt at a lifestyle SUV which should come with a premium ownership experience, but doesn’t drive as well as its German rivals.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis GV70 has a lot going for it, including competitive pricing, a long warranty, a five-year servicing package, a high level of standard equipment and one of the most luxurious interiors in the family SUV class. And while it’s not quite as rounded as the Audi Q5, the GV70 is a convincing left-field choice.”
Author: Lawrence Cheung
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Which?
Model reviewed: Range overview
“With the might of Hyundai behind it, perhaps it should come as no surprise that the Genesis GV70 is such a convincing car – quite capable of matching many European rivals, in fact. In terms of quality, drivability and cabin ambience, it’s up there with the best – if not quite the very best.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2021
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Adult protection: 89%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 64%
Safety assist: 87%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of November 2023, the Genesis Electrified GV70 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 GV70 is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing, if and when it is tested.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of November 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Genesis Electrified GV70 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Electrified GV70, we’ll publish the score 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 | 283 miles | B | 283 – 283 miles | B – B |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 50 | F | 50 – 50 | F – F |
Running costs for the Genesis Electrified GV70 range are a rather mixed bag, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Its powertrain can muster 283 miles of travel on a single charge, which is competitive with other electric models of this size, but its insurance premiums are in the most expensive bracket.
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Genesis Electrified GV70, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
Audi Q4 e-tron | BMW iX3 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Genesis GV60 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Jaguar I-Pace | Kia EV6 | Mercedes-Benz EQC | Polestar 2 | Polestar 3 | Skoda Enyaq | Subaru Solterra | Tesla Model Y | Toyota bZ4X | Volkswagen ID.4
- Genesis GV70 (petrol and diesel version) – Expert Rating
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