2023 Genesis G80 EV | Electric Experiments

We review the new 2023 Genesis G80 EV, a car that started with a V8, V6, and Turbo V6. This generation continues the push toward electrification. For $80,000 this car is ideal as a lease. Sport Sedans are turning into SUVs, but Genesis keeps the Luxury Car alive. Others to consider are BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E Class, Lexus LS, and Audi A6.
#cars #tech #luxury
Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior
2:16 Mechanical Impressions
6:09 Driving Impressions
10:42 Final Thoughts

[@Acct1941]

I slammed this like button harder than a Nissan Altima hitting the curb at my local Arby's. The moment I saw that Starcraft theme song.

[@markm0000]

Lmao

[@PleaseNoMoreFarmhouseDecor]

did the Altima's front bumper fall off?

[@andygibbons746]

I saw the Starcraft audio choice and immediately came to the comments to see if someone caught it. Protoss 4-lyfe!

[@biglee13m]

Where... I didn't catch this

[@dillonhughes1417]

It is nice to see an ev that's not styled like some futuristic starship

[@truantray]

Needs a bigger front grill?

[@dillonhughes1417]

@@truantray also add some hard creases like the elantra. Then it'd be a proper starship

[@RudeXII]

0:00 I literally said out loud "We got another G80 baby!" And then he starts the intro saying "You got that right!" That weirded me out 😂

[@jewknee7870]

Gotta love that Starcraft main title playing. Finishes the authentic Korean touch.

[@AdditionSupplyDepotsRequired]

I hear EVs will reduce APM...

[@BoneStack117]

You wanna a piece of me, boy?

[@dengernoodle4391]

@@AdditionSupplyDepotsRequired suboptimal

[@yaboiyosef7640]

Now just need hotkeys on the dash so that I can become grandmaster while wafting in korean luxury

[@anAmishGuy]

I just love that it's an EV *car* and not another EV awkwardly proportioned CUV-car thing.

[@weirdshibainu]

We've gotten so spoiled, 20 years ago, this car would have been near science fiction

[@alemarba]

Totally agree!

[@DarkDragon9275]

I've owned a first gen G80, and now a new facelift G70. Both cars were fantastic, and I'll definitely be interested in returning to the brand come trade time if the G70 pans out in the long run. Nothing but impressed for the car for the money.

[@iSOBigD]

Such a great car... I definitely agree that a fully EV platform would have been nicer in terms of offering more interior space, but as is, it looks better inside and out than any BMW or Mercedes EV sedan right now. I can't wait for an electric G90.

[@roboticvenom1935]

5 series gets clapped

[@OlJackBurton]

You're going to have to wait awhile. The new G90 wasn't designed for electrification and currently Genesis/Hyundai has no plans on converting it to an EV like the G80 or GV70...

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@OlJackBurton yeah we just need new g70 re-design/refresh, when's it coming?

[@Wasabi9111]

What they need is a genesis ev crossover - ideally 3 rows.

[@OlJackBurton]

@@Wasabi9111 The GV90. It's coming...

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

Wow that’s a lotta uploads lately

[@Rgdarkchild]

New car season!!

[@kcindc5539]

They must be hydrating

[@CheesusSVT]

😁👏

[@kylev.1163]

I love to see Genesis pushing the envelope. Im really happy they finally found a beautifully elegant design language. One of the greatest brands up there right now.

[@bluewker]

I can't help but feel that people who say this forgot the atrocity of service that Hyundai had and continues to serve to all Sonata/Elantra/Santa Fe owners from the past 5-8 years with engine failures. Their service is truly bottom rung. My brother-in-law's car had the famous knocking issue and brought his car into the dealership multiple times, each time being told he might've had a bad oil change interval resulting in the issue (BS, and he did all his service @ the dealer on time, on record). When we fought for an engine swap after CELs turning on on the drive home from the dealer, they would still try to blame us. It wasn't without fierce fighting that the dealer offered the warrantied engine swap. We paid for TWO tows before they finally admitted it could be the issue that is *well known*. (Note that Hyundai didn't recall nearly all of the cars or offer to do the fix, so you will see fewer of these cars rolling around now as owners give up on their cars and sell them for scrap when their engines pop). Upon trying to starting to do the engine swap, the dealer even tried to scam us into buying a new set of spark plugs for the engine, when the warrantied block comes SHIPPED WITH SPARK PLUGS. They tried to get us to buy "a new set of plugs" or "swap the old ones over on your own dime". We told the dealer to "swap the old ones over" but told them they're responsible for the cost since this is all WARRANTY WORK. They called us back 30 minutes later telling us the block already had new plugs in it. What a joke. Still trying to nickel and dime the customer with lies. Stories like this are covered up but rampant. Just search these terms on google: hyundai engine knock reddit or hyundai engine knock forum You'll see how Hyundai treats its customers then. Hyundai tries to actively disguise this massive issue in their engine as bad fuel, or bad spark plugs, etc. Guess what? The Genesis service team lives out of Hyundai's dealerships. All of Hyundai staff have already trained to be resistant and reluctant to admit fault and take warranty claims. You can bet your ass Hyundai is trying to buy everyone's opinions out. It's how the Chaebols of Korea do it, and it's why Genesis looks like it's able to break into the market. You're buying a rebadged Hyundai. Enjoy your first 2-3 years, and expect it to be shit after that.

[@kevinconroy6606]

@@bluewker I wouldn’t be surprised if these are Hyundai/genesis employees making comments on social media talking about how great and top tier Genesis is.

[@OldSchoolBaller]

@@kevinconroy6606 I doubt it. Genesis and other car makers hire ad agencies to market their products and they don't comment on KZbin videos to promote their vehicles. I know this since my girlfriend works for Innocean where they represent Genesis.

[@doubledown8229]

@@kevinconroy6606 Thanks for the good laugh!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@bluewker Must be an American thing, assuming that is where you live. Here in NZ Hyundai have a great reputation for after sales service and support - literally up there with Toyota. What you describe is more what people experience with brands like Mazda/Ford in this part of the world (my brother in law is literally going through a similar thing right now with his 5 CX5 which has a failed engine and Mazda are giving him the run around & trying to blame it on him even though it's been serviced perfectly according to schedule by the very dealer that's now trying to screw him). I'm not a Hyundai owner or fanboy BTW, don't own one, never have - just heard nothing but good things about them here.

[@CheesusSVT]

I can't wait for the 1mil milestone. My first video was the review of the terminator cobra. Some of the best content on YT is right here. 😎

[@PookDaWook]

Crazy how quiet the cabin comes across even through the video. Compelling lease offers for sure too.

[@wale7342]

Had the opportunity to drive one for a couple days and it’s one of the must fun, smoothest ev’s ive ever driven. 1) You get 2 years free electrified America charging 2) Trunk space will be annoying 3) Suuuupeer torquey 4) Dead silent, like you can tell when its on 5) Still handles well and pretty low cog 6) It’s dead drop gorgeous and very lowkey

[@ericinla65]

I HAVE OWNED 2 Genesis. My current is the 2018 G80 Ultimate. Loved both of them. My next will be an Electric Genesis when it is time for my next vehicle purchase.

[@roboticvenom1935]

resale

[@oztech]

None of the german cars have done so well with the driving experience in the EV segment. So Genesis G80 electrified, well done.

[@sobeautifulsrilanka]

Please add a little segment where you drive all your cars on the highway and express some thoughts on highway driving performance - ride comfort, NVH, stereo quality, thoughts on trip comfort etc.

[@Zoranurai13]

I really hope the sedan makes a comeback..

[@truantray]

Nope. Fat people luv SUVs.

[@trumptookthevaccine1679]

Nope

[@MandusahRamirez]

@@trumptookthevaccine1679 They are! CUVs will eventually get old and Sedans will seem like the cool thing to drive again…

[@trumptookthevaccine1679]

@@MandusahRamirez I mean nobody is buying them.

[@markm0000]

@@trumptookthevaccine1679 He lives in your head rent free.

[@gadeane287]

Pound-for-pound (no pun intended) the Genesis brand is kicking some serious keester. Good for them!

[@dannoyes4493]

This car joins the pantheon of electrics providing the perfect excuse, as power black-outs become all the rage, to avoid attending business meetings, family get togethers, as well as a myriad of other questionable, time-vampiric activities which invade my oh so important "me time".

[@NorthernAnchor]

Yeah because nobody ever pretended their ICE car broke down...

[@dannoyes4493]

@@NorthernAnchor Well, Not anymore!

[@deansmits006]

Wat?

[@jasons7070]

@@NorthernAnchor no no no You never got to the car because you had to wash your hair. Once a week and....laces out 😜

[@hotshtsr20]

@@NorthernAnchor Only poors could do this. This is equal opportunity for those with more refined taste.

[@its_ben_carter]

Nearly 600k subs guys keep going 🤙

[@PassportToPimlico]

This is good but the next generation G80, EV from the ground up, will be something to behold.

[@maxburgess7040]

10/10 review as always. As someone who can’t afford this I’d love to see if people decide to put this car on Turo for other people to rent

[@Tool0GT92]

You would have to be smoking crack to put your new car on Turo.

[@aiv4873]

@@Tool0GT92 People do that as a livelihood.

[@jabariphillips8855]

@@Tool0GT92 Just so you know there’s a hell of a lot business in renting on Turo, especially new cars. 🤑

[@goatgoatgoat1234]

Starcraft soundtrack? NICE!

[@georgehugh3455]

SG: Thanks for adding all those other informational videos whilst you two stood under that vast panorama of aero/NVH panels 👍

[@nx2528]

nice timing on the sunglasses with the music in the shoppe part.

[@cheapercharlieiii]

Short and sweet. Nice.

[@pooh4519]

Like an orgasm.

[@tapper701]

2023 Genesis G80 EV looks good inside & out ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@lordcorgi6481]

Summed up my thoughts on BMW perfectly. They're generic and they're set up for that 1% of the time you're driving and you just want to burn some rubber, not the 99% of the time you just want to cruise down the road. Old BMWs did both.

[@Wasabi9111]

Most bmw nowadays are pretty soft compared to the old bmws. That’s why they removed the ultimate driving machine slogan.

[@stennordenmalm1735]

Genesis has taken the interior to a new level. I could juat sit in this beauty, doing nothing

[@CHRISTIAN_ISAIAH]

""You have a nice blend of buttons that don't feel like they come out of a generic Eco shit box""😂😂😂😂

[@wody21]

Wow StarCraft main title at 1:07, man of culture!

[@AlbertLamarque]

Bonus points for playing the starcraft soundtrack in a South Korean car. Well done

[@VS666]

was I driving this last? you know I'm rolling up to my local Arby's blasting the starcraft soundtrack

[@cletusowns]

I have an i4 m50 on order to replace my Kia K900. If only this was sold in Texas. Well, considering I have been waiting for 10 months for my i4 m50, I'm not convinced it is sold in Texas either. Oh and I love the channel and just joined the Patreon! Such incredible content

[@bobbob-lt9zh]

Nice

[@kyle_throws_tools]

I think this is exciting. I recently got to drive an EQS450 and 580 recently, and I’m converted to the ev side for a daily luxury commuter. While those are out of my price range, this would certainly be a maybe. It’s helped by the fact that it’s handsome too

[@Carfan678]

If u like the interior of the eqs, the eqe has also been introduced and it’s pretty similar, might be closer to ur price range once it finally goes on sale in the states

[@trumptookthevaccine1679]

That’s a nice civic!

[@roboticvenom1935]

what do you wanna buy

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@Carfan678 eqe is worse then competitiors IMO, Mercedes interior quality and intuitiveness has only declined, unlike BMW and genesis who have gotten better, even lexus

[@winnipegtroll01]

here for the Starcraft theme soundtrack! *gif of Leo pointing at TV screen*

[@sneikiusas]

Almost 600k subs! Altough this chanel deserves atleast 2m, 600k is welcome :)

[@benoit.b9337]

20 million.

[@CheesusSVT]

I thought the same thing! The content is so clean and well done. Extremely underappreciated. But over time it will get there!

[@ZucchiniCzar]

That's a nice looking car.

[@Anya-Prime]

Truly a perfect use of an EV drivetrain. When the mass market battery and motor setup most closely approximates the luxury barge experience, it should be used for that purpose. The weight, smooth torque, and price match it perfectly to a car like the G80 so that even a rushed retrofit makes for one of the more compelling luxury EVs. It’s also cool to see how efficient this is given the same battery size as the Ioniq 5 and EV6, likely due to the length, low roof, and aerodynamic design. Goes to show that while crossovers can get similar gas MPG to similar sized sedans, in terms of range the gap is a bit larger. I still really want to see you guys review a Lucid. Based on Jason Camissa’s review, it seems it’s a sports sedan in luxury clothing, like a fully thought out G80EV. Also, good god, learn some things about charging. The people who can afford this for daily commutes, nights out, airports, and to go to conferences in the nearby metrocenter will almost never fast charge. 240V, even at relatively low amps will recuperate 50-100 miles of range overnight, and higher power home chargers at 20KW can recharge these cars in 4-6 hours. I know you’re driving this continuously and extensively to test it, but luxury car drivers go places, come home, and plug in. That’s it. Go watch Technology Connections’ EV charging video - it makes this point so much better than a comment can. Alec has been doing this EV thing longer than you guys have and he gets that half the appeal is (almost) never thinking about re-fueling/charging. You guys should have enough experience with EVs to understand that L2 charging is more than enough for 90% of normal (light vehicle)drivers and 99.5% of their daily trips. Hell, 280 miles of range would be enough for my 2 hour weekend spirited backroad drives, or skiing trips to nearby mountains, or a trip to NYC and back, and plenty for my daily commute or grocery trips.

[@somerandomfella]

I swear these two guys are extra relaxed today 😎

[@innout3x3]

Starcraft soundtrack. Game of the Year 1998. Good times.

[@Roddy451]

7:36 "Yah Mo Be There"??? 🤣🤣 (w/ James Ingram)

[@Emurselovic]

I just realized the center steering wheel area has the silhouette of a sega genesis controller.

[@jlolment]

Noticed the driver side profile camera has been pretty dark the last couple of videos, was this looking ahead to the dark days beyond internal combustion?

[@pbfloyd13]

Finally an EV that's not a crossover!

[@seanjiang3174]

so, whats in the engine bay? a platinum plated cooler?

[@valdius85]

Mark is right: the interior is great.

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

[@DeepDuh]

Carrier has arrived.

[@AB-hi6ru]

ty

[@MAGApepe]

wonder what type of lith batt it is ?

[@lewishamilton9251]

you review basically all the Hyundai Motor Group Vehicles

[@3ducs]

Why are the interior shots so dark? The screen almost goes black.

[@AM01234]

Premium video!

[@bohan9957]

I like it!!! Saw the price tag Okay, I don't like it anymore...

[@shawnkristoferu8303]

How much fully loaded?

[@rahpowah01]

Wow

[@silkhead44]

60 minutes to wait your turn at a 30 minute charge station

[@pawefiett2468]

How often you drive more than 200 miles in a day?

[@doc0garcia]

Most will charge at home. Like the person above said how often do you drive more than 200 miles?

[@gregsullivan7408]

@@doc0garcia as a chauffeur, quite often. Loving my new diesel Audi Q7 over here in Oz. 😃

[@deansmits006]

I've never waited at a charge station. It's almost as if it's like gas stations... Some are busy (Costco, always), some are free very often

[@kophiedogbey2227]

Circular beer keg. I'm yet to see a triangular one.

[@amigatommy7]

Genesis gets the top Nvidia chipsets. The GV60 missed a few chips not available.

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

*waiting with baited breath to be able purchase this in Maryland* ... *heavy breathing*

[@devongee1776]

These promos are so nice now. Other brands are doing it too but the free fast charging is amazing. I wish Kia's was as generous. They gave us a limited amount of KwH (1000) for free at EA... I've already long used that up.

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

When you reach 600k subs you should do a video reveal of where you buried Turbowski's body.

[@notScissors]

N Man takes this when he's on the way to the track.

[@theoyansen8267]

N man wife's car.

[@rudestboyem]

The comments are the real MVPs

[@Affalterbach1967]

Electrocuting Livestream coming when MrGoose hits 600,000 subs.

[@alexnutcasio936]

Now, try taking it on a 500mile road trip…..

[@prfit]

You've been talking about the EV transition period for a few years now. Do you think you'll be able to tell when you get in that "iPhone 8" equivalent where it's 90% of the way to what anyone will need?

[@bobbob-lt9zh]

A great first sedan effort

[@kayemtee5312]

The trunk is 40% smaller than my Chevy Sonic! What’s in the front under the hood?

[@tonyc6996]

The electric bits. There is no frunk

[@tonywong9105]

Genesis should have put the effort to put this electric motor in the GV80 which should sell much better in the 8 states. Who does not like SUVs?

[@petermgruhn]

Yesterday I watched a video about 1958 GM. There was a bit where they showed a bunch of front end concept explorations. Genesis : We don't need a massive grille. Let us go apeshit happy addressing this opportunity! How about.. we fill in the holes with plastic! Shiny plastic!

[@dbeckMSP]

if this car is only available in 8 states, is it possible to buy it and ship it to your state or will it not be registerable in your state if its not for sale there?

[@deansmits006]

Probably. The E-Golf wasn't sold in WA state, but in Oregon. Plenty of Washingtonians bought them

[@anotheran]

Just had to look back and see what pile you had to review that just didn’t connect with your viewers. Sedan. High priced. Ev. Lol his really resonates.

[@omarcarnegie7614]

Question is it more comfortable than the Lexus ES 350?

[@savagegeese]

Yes. However, its not a massive difference.

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

I was considering ES but G80 feels much more special and just a better, cleaner interior design and tech. And then all the stuff underneath.

[@oldieznut1]

You would be insane to buy an EQS over this.

[@pileofwit]

Genesis G80: the intersection of luxury cars and Starcraft.

[@amigatommy7]

Price is under the new G90 by about $8k for the cheaper G90. Depends on features you want.

[@weirdshibainu]

I like this...my dog will fit in the backseat, so it's not an issue

[@UnorthodoxMasterOfGames]

Bzzzt, GENesis

[@mikuelable]

Jack agree my ass jack was ready to start a bmw argument

[@jgdpsu]

"Only Michael McDonald"...that's perfect for this car too!

[@Snicker60515]

Nice review as always, but there's a line of dialogue in this video that has me a little irked: "internal combustion problems". While I understand the context, considering how much you complained about the drivetrain in the last videos, but it sounds like you've already been assimilated by the Borg....er the EV overlords who so mistakenly believe that EVs are going to restore the atmosphere, the rainforests, the seas, the polar icecaps, and everything else that's been destroyed by industrialization and that will get worse when that same industry has to produce 100 million more batteries a year. Nice car though, and I for one am rooting for Genesis big time!

[@smilingsatan]

At least the engine won't catch fire.

[@Justkevin377]

You did not explain the rear seat room correctly

[@FYouTubeADS]

Why lease but not buy?

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

As a 2.5 owner I'd be curious to test drive one, but the sacrifice in space and being 25+% heavier is a no go. Yet it's great that it keeps the same interior and tech. Let's see how this progresses in 3-4 years when next gen is out. BTW, got the same interior color)

[@TheGreektrojan]

This is also why I stuck with an ICE car (Non-G80). I'm fully ready for the EV life (and it fits my usage) but were still a few years away from them really honing in the process. Its solid now but I'll let them work out all of the kinks.

[@deansmits006]

Wow, not being EV-reactionary, but being sensible. Kudos. I think by 2025, you will see an explosion in choice. I just hope material supply and charging stations can keep up

[@fyffitness]

Now this is an ev done right! Give me a car and just electrify it! If it’s larger than a model s, I’ll take it.

[@youbencowell]

I drove this a few weeks ago in England. It's a nice car and a bit better than the EV6 in every way. But is it worth £80,000 with options as tested? No. The GV60 feels small and has odd proportions. It can move really well but isn't massively nimble on twisty roads but is fast.

[@deansmits006]

You talking about the gv60 or g80?

[@andrewjacobson556]

I'll look for a used G90 with the V8...

[@alexmercer8042]

That LPG bottle though, er I'm sorry, I mean buldge

[@xsincerity]

compare this with eqe.

[@heathergreylive]

Anyone who says these cars aren't driven hard should take just one trip down 294.

[@VEEZER1]

Why you have G80 but not me?

[@ibeatmycatandmydog9322]

I love genesis

[@alexnutcasio936]

You and two others…….

[@billmic9039]

frunk?

[@johnmac609]

Did no one notice the starcraft theme song? Why is that there? Lol is that in the menu or were you two goons paying tribute to South korea and Nostalgia?

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Why would this be a lease only if this is a refined, more reliable version of gas g80?

[@ThisGuyRides]

Because EVs are improving rapidly, better to lease and get on new tech in 3 years

[@nwbasson]

Not a fan of the electrified ICE car platform... Edit: yeah I agree with the lease advice on this car...