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.”
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 February 2025, the Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 74% – a notably higher score than the C grade (63%) awarded to the petrol- and diesel-powered GV70. It earns top marks for its safety rating and zero tailpipe emissions, while media reviews have also been good. However, running costs are poor thanks to high insurance ratings (and we don’t have servicing or efficiency scores yet to potentially improve this score), and we don’t have enough data to issue a reliability rating. Check back again soon for a more complete data set.
- Genesis GV70 (petrol and diesel version) – Expert Rating
- More Genesis Expert Ratings, new car 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
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
The Car Expert
Model reviewed: Sport
Score: 8.1 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified GV70 succeeds in adding a new level of attractiveness to a model that already ticked the most boxes among the brand’s range. It takes the attractive visuals, comfortable interior and extensive tech of the combustion-engined version and replaces the one iffy bit of refinement – the powertrains – with something a whole lot better.”
Author: Andrew Charman
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s on the pricey side, but the Electrified GV70 shows how far Genesis has come as a brand in a relatively short period of time in Europe. The GV70’s range, performance and charging tech are towards the top of the class, while material and build quality, plus practicality and infotainment are all fundamentally sound.” (Sean Carson)
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“What it lacks in that last degree of style and image, the Genesis Electrified GV70 seemingly makes up for in the power, effectiveness and efficiency of its powertrain compared with these established German rivals. Combine that with the attractive, one-on-one customer care model and the much-hyped ‘Genesis difference’ looks more convincing than before.” (Dan Trent)
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Sport 77kWh
Score: 8 / 10
“It might have the power, but we’re not sure the rest of this Genesis’s package is worthy of its Sport badge. The only time it feels more dynamic is when Boost mode is activated – but it’s a shame the handling and steering lack precision. Ignore the Sport badge and overcomplicated name, and the Electrified GV70 is another great Genesis EV, with decent range, practicality, and tech.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Sport Innovation Pack
Score: 8 / 10
“The Electrified GV70 is another great Genesis EV, offering impressive range, performance, and tech. However, we feel it’s expensive and could be better to drive.” (Martyn Collins)
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Car
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“We thought that the petrol GV70 was the most compelling Genesis when the company launched in 2021, but the Genesis Electrified GV70 makes a whole lot more sense again. It’s 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.” (Tom Webster)
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified GV70 is a practical and luxurious SUV with plenty of driving range and excellent rapid charging capability.”
Author: Tom Jervis, Sam Naylor
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The fully electric Genesis GV70 SUV quickly asserts itself as one of the best cars in its class.”
Author: Richard Ingram
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“The Genesis Electrified GV70 is an excellent car to drive. It offers comfort, performance, grip, refinement and space. Although it’s a heavy electric SUV, it’s more rewarding to drive than many rivals. The dashboard works well in terms of style and substance, and it can ultra-rapid charge.” (Paul Clarke)
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Don’t be put off by its rubbish name: the Genesis Electrified GV70 is a really interesting alternative to generic electric premium SUVs. We like how comfortable it is, while the technology on offer is impressive, but it’s a shame you can’t buy a more affordable model with a trifle less power.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.8 / 10
“It’s not cheap, and the comfort levels could be a bit better, but it is attractive, has a high quality interior with some excellent technology and is superbly refined with the noise cancellation system and impressive without.”
Author: Tom Webster
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: Sport
Score: 8 / 10
“The Genesis GV70 Electrified is pretty compelling. It isn’t quite as sharp as the best electric SUVs – but if you’re content not to drive around as though you’ve just heard there’s a Korean fried chicken restaurant opening in the next town, then it hits the mark convincingly.” (Alex Robbins)
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Whether you can get on with the looks remains subjective, but the GV70 feels far better suited to electric drive than the alternative petrol or diesel engines available, with the attractive ownership proposition the icing on the cake.”
Author: Peter Rawlins
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Which EV?
Model reviewed:
Score: 7.5 / 10
“Genesis knows how to do luxury in a stylish and modern way. The GV70 is blisteringly quick and comfortable, with plenty of excellent technology features. Although the base price is reasonable in this class, adding features can make this car expensive. But it’s still a strong contender if you’re after a larger, high-performance electric SUV.”
Author: Tim Barnes-Clay
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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%
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of February 2025, 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 data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of February 2025, 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 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 GV70, we’ll publish the results here.
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 |
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 |
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.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Genesis Electrified GV70 has received.

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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