2023 Genesis Electrified G80

　　

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2023 Genesis G80 is a midsize luxury sedan. With an attractive base price, lots of available features and an excellent warranty, the G80 is an impressive if not class-leading luxury car, and for 2023 it gets a significant update that few can match right now: an available all-electric powertrain. Dubbed the Electrified G80, this new electric car wasn't designed from the ground up to be an EV like its new sibling, the Genesis GV60. But it's still a compelling offering thanks to excellent real-world range and strong performance, in addition to the standard G80's already solid foundation.

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Genesis Electrified G80 EV Insights

Trim:Electrified G80 Base

　　4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $79,825 MSRP

　　

Range

 zzdcar TESTED

　　309 miles

　　zzdcar Tested Rangezzdcar begins with a full battery charge and drives the vehicle on a mix of city and highway roads (approximately 60% city, 40% highway) until the battery is almost entirely empty. (We target 10 miles of remaining range for safety.) The miles traveled and the indicated remaining range are added together for the zzdcar Tested Range figure.

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 263 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

EV Battery Warranty

　　10 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　9 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

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Cost to Drive

　　$74/mo

　　Electrified G80

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Car Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　The Electrified G80, like the GV60, is capable of some very quick charging times. Genesis says that when connected to a high-power 350-kW DC fast charger, you can charge the battery pack from 10% to 80% capacity in just 22 minutes (assuming optimal conditions). The Electrified G80 performed well Recurrent, driving more than 300 miles on a full charge. We found it to be quiet and comfortable on the road, with plenty of power and an excellent array of tech.

　　While there has been a shift away from sedans toward SUVs, the G80 — both electric and not — has a sizable and tough group of competitors to deal with. Midsize luxury car stalwarts like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series are all starting to show a bit of age, though the trio remain strong (if more expensive) competition for the G80. Genesis also has the G70 and G90 sedans, which are smaller and larger, respectively, than the G80.

　　Finding competition for the Electrified G80 is a little more difficult. It's more expensive and larger than an EV like the Tesla Model 3 but isn't nearly as powerful or as pricey as the Tesla Model S, Mercedes-Benz EQS or Porsche Taycan. Range, both real-world and EPA, is very good for the Electrified G80 but not headline-worthy for an EV these days. The Electrified G80 has a comfortable and handsome interior, solid range and loads of standard tech. That's a good combination in our books. Check out our full rating for the Genesis G80 below.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.1

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.5/10

　　How does the Electrified G80 drive? The Electrified G80 isn't a sport sedan, and doesn't claim to be, but that doesn't mean it's disappointing to drive. On the contrary, the dual-motor setup helps the Electrified G80 hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Some dual-motor rivals are quicker (the Tesla Model S, for instance) but you're not going to be left wanting. There's ample power here to get you up to speed quickly and with no fuss.

　　While handling and steering aren't as sporty as what you get with the Porsche Taycan, the Electrified G80 feels composed on the road. The soft suspension and all-season tires keep cornering speeds relatively low, but you don't have to worry about the car rolling or wallowing in turns. The steering feels heavy in Sport but lightens up in other drive modes and at low speeds, making the Electrified G80 pretty easy to park given its dimensions. Unfortunately, the steering doesn't provide much in the way of feedback or road feel.

　　The brake pedal can feel a bit soft, but if you enjoy one-pedal driving, you don't have to use it all that often, as the Electrified G80 will bring you to a complete stop. If you do need to use the brake pedal, we found the Electrified G80 performed consistently well in our testing.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Electrified G80? Like its gas-powered twin, we found the Electrified G80 to offer a comfortable cabin. In fact, we think the electric version exceeds its twin in a few areas. The interior as a whole doesn't look all that different from the standard G80, and we consider that a good thing. The standard heated and ventilated front seats offer great support in all directions. There's plenty of adjustment for the driver's seat too. The cushions are soft but not overly so. The rear seat is also comfortable, with effective support and an agreeable seatback angle.

　　The ride quality isn't quite as stellar as the seats. While it's compliant and comfortable most of the time, we felt more bumps and road imperfections than we expected given the Electrified G80's adaptive suspension that can scan the road ahead and adjust for things like potholes.

　　The standard three-zone climate control system is one of the better systems you'll find in a luxury car these days. Genesis uses dedicated controls for the climate control system rather than forcing every adjustment through the touchscreen. We appreciate that you can adjust the vents manually, too, rather than having to take your eyes off the road to interact with the touchscreen. While we complained about road and wind noise in the gas-powered G80, the electric model was much quieter on the road, with only a mild amount of wind noise at highway speeds.

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