2023 Genesis GV60 SUV

　　

2023 Genesis GV60 Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　, rating written byMark TakahashiDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　Genesis, the luxury offshoot from Hyundai, has been on a roll lately. Its lineup of SUVs and sedans has been garnering praise as the vehicles fully rival models from established German luxury brands. Now it's time to delve into the electric vehicle market, and its first entry, the 2023 Genesis GV60, represents a very solid start.

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Genesis GV60 EV Insights

Trim:GV60 Advanced

　　Advanced 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) - $59,290 MSRPPerformance 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $68,290 MSRP

　　

Range

　　248 miles

　　EPA Estimated Range

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 211 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

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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

　　7.2 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

　　$76/mo

　　GV60

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　SUV 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 GV60 is based on the related Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. As with those models, the SUV labeling is a bit of a stretch — take away the black fender arches and cladding and you've basically got a small hatchback. But you do get standard all-wheel drive and a classier interior than the Ioniq 5 and EV6 offer.

　　All GV60s have a 77.4-kWh battery pack and dual electric motors. The entry-level Advanced trim produces a respectable 314 horsepower, while the Performance trim dials up 429 horsepower normally, or up to 483 hp while you're using the short-term Boost mode. EPA-estimated range is underwhelming — the Advanced trim checks in at just 248 miles — but a test GV60 did manage to go quite a bit farther in zzdcar' real-world range testing.

　　The good news is that the GV60 can get back on the road fairly quickly. Connect to a powerful 350-kW DC fast charger and you can replenish the battery from a 10% charge to 80% in as few as 18 minutes. Those chargers are rare, but it's nice to see Genesis thinking ahead. Only a handful of other EVs on the market right now are capable of taking advantage of these max-power DC chargers.

　　Overall we're impressed with the new GV60 and its mix of performance, comfort and luxury. Check out our Expert Rating for more of our test team's in-depth analysis.

　　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

　　8.4

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.5/10

　　How does the GV60 drive? We tested the GV60 in its Performance trim and found that it lives up to its name. At our test track it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. That's a little off the pace of the Tesla Model Y Performance but quicker than the BMW iX in our testing.

　　It's puzzling that Genesis doesn't currently offer a performance summer tire for the GV60; many performance-themed EVs come with them. Having gripper tires would help enhance the car's sporty feel. Even so, the GV60 rewards you with balanced handling and accurate steering. Its adaptive suspension is still a bit soft even on its firmest setting, but the GV60 feels playful and moves with confidence wherever it's pointed. On its all-season tires, our test GV60 Performance stopped from 60 mph in 115 feet, which is a solid showing for the class.

　　The GV60 is also a smooth and pleasing daily driver. It has selectable settings for both the amount of deceleration from regenerative braking and the brake pedal feel for the regular friction brakes. With the strongest regen setting, you can almost eliminate the need to touch the brake pedal.

　　

Comfort

9.0/10

　　How comfortable is the GV60? Genesis nailed the comfort experience in the GV60 Performance, especially considering it's one of the smaller electric SUVs on the market. The adaptive suspension, which only comes on the Performance model, delivers an impressively smooth ride. The GV60's front seats are well cushioned and highly adjustable, and the rear seats have a generous amount of recline.

　　The climate controls are easy to use, and every GV60 comes with front seat heating and ventilation. Rear vents are located on the door side and are well positioned to provide better airflow to passengers than more typical center-mounted vents. Capping off comfort is a cabin that is well insulated from all types of exterior noise. This is about as good as it gets for the class.

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