First drive
Rivals Positive Attractive and luxurious
version with an incredible 483hp, acceleration to 62mph in four seconds and a top speed of 146mph. As you’d expect, the GV60 is fitted with the latest safety and convenience features, including lane keep assist, highway drive assist and smart cruise control. All GV60 models have the same 77.4kWh battery and 88-volt charging ability, making it possible to fast charge from 10-80% in just 18 seconds. RWD Premium has one motor, 226hp and a 321- mile range. Sport and Sport Plus models are AWD versions, with 315hp and 483hp respectively. However, the range drops to 292-miles for the Sport and 289-miles for the Sport Plus. We got to drive two European specification models, although as far as we could tell specifications mirror what we will be getting in the
Genesis GV60 RWD Premium
P11D £46,950 On sale Now Residual value 46.4% Depreciation £25,162 Fuel £3,665 Service, maintenance and repair £1,780 Cost per mile 51.01p Range 321 miles CO2 (BIK %) 0% (2%) BIK 20/40% a month £15/£31 Luggage capacity 432 litres Engine size/power 77kWh/225hp
Data is from Kee Resources based on a three-year/60,000-mile cycle
interior, sophisticated drive, decent range.
Negative Expensive, unnecessary
digital wing mirror option, rear space only average.
UK; a RWD model in Premium specification and the range-topping Sport Plus equipment grade. Being EV models, both started quietly, their refinement impressing first. The ride is another highlight, with the Genesis having a more sophisticated, Germanic feel than the others. Some of the low-speed floatiness of all EVs is apparent, but in general it is much better suppressed than the Hyundai and Kia. In fact, usually the larger 21in rims offer a touch more refinement, as the Sport Plus we drove was fitted with Road Preview and Electronically Monitored Suspension, which does as it says and monitors the road adjusting the suspension to suit. There are three GV60 driving modes; like before eco mostly seems to retard the throttle, sport on the other hand makes the throttle more responsive. Normal mode
is the best for everyday driving. There is also drift mode and a boost button on the Sport Plus version – the button gives a noticeable extra 20kW power boast from each motor for 10 seconds.
Both were fun to drive and tidy handlers, but you’re always aware of that weighty battery. The RWD GV60 is less sporty and more refined than the EV6, although the steering remains precise. In the Sport Plus version, you can’t fail but be impressed by the performance and just when you’re used to the sharp acceleration in Sport mode – the Boost Button moves the performance up to another level. The AWD grip levels are higher, with the handling even more composed and secure – but despite the hike in performance, we’re not sure we were having much more fun.
An impressive performer, that’s decent to drive, with a plush and spacious interior – the GV60 is the best car Genesis makes and a very good electric car.
Ford Mustang MACH-E 75kWh Standard Range P11D £47,475 Cost per mile 56.24p Range 230 miles CO2 (BIK %) 0g/km (2%) BIK 20/40% a month £15/£31
Hyundai Ioniq 5 73kWh Ultimate RWD P11D £46,035 Cost per mile 48.78p Range 300 miles CO2 (BIK %) 0g/km (2%) BIK 20/40% a month £15/£30
Skoda Enyaq iV 80 82kWh Sportline P11D £44,465 Cost per mile 48.78p Range 303 miles CO2 (BIK %) 0g/km (2%) BIK 20/40% a month £14/ £29
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