Tesla Model Y VS Genesis GV60 - The Truth of Luxury & Software

[@Gjeebs]

When I was talking about the difficulty of adjusting the mirrors in the Tesla, I was unaware of the fact you could do a voice command to bring that menu up letting you adjust it without moving your hands. My bad! Happy New Year!

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

I use voice controls for at least half of my normal functions in my Model 3. I'm going to replace it with a GV 60 or Polestar 2, though. The tech is great, but the suspension and noise are big negatives.

[@os2baba]

Like pretty much all the smart stuff on the Tesla, it's just not smart enough. Voice commands have to work 100% of the time. The miss rate on the voice commands is so bad in the Tesla, that I never use it.

[@GraysonA]

I chose the GV60 Advanced (not performance) over the Model Y for these reasons: Head up display, luxury interior, quiet cabin, buttons, manual air vent controls, V2L/V2H, ventilated seats, motorized sunroof shade, Apple Carplay/Android Auto (I love using Waze). I also wanted a smaller vehicle and GV60 is only 177.8". However, the Model Y is currently much cheaper if you're on a budget.

[@PPCCO.]

Those genesis wheels are sick.

[@thefish5861]

I use voice commands for most things in my Teslas. Especially steering wheel adjustment.

[@Gjeebs]

Yea after seeing a few comments on this I tried it and it works beautifully.Thank you

[@itgoesfast2722]

I bought my 2023 Model Y May 29th and have already put 15,000 miles and love the car along with their integrated charging network. I had a 21 Kona EV which was a great car but not if you wanted to take road trips.. anyways not to ramble on, getting to your comment about the software updates making the car better is so true. I took the opportunity to have the zoom meeting for new Tesla owners to talk to engineers and learn more about the cars. During that meeting I mentioned to the engineers that I was very surprised in a car so full of technology the headlights did not come on automatically when wipers were needed. Every car I have owned with automatic wipers always turned on the headlights when wipers were needed. To my surprise a couple of updates later that feature was added to all Teslas. I thought that was so cool, I can’t say for sure it was my suggestion but I am glad they added it. And the features keep coming with their software updates which is a real benefit to owning a Tesla.

[@Antiguan_Dart]

The GV60 also benefits from OTA updates enhancing features as time goes on. Regarding wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto it seems this is simply a licensing issue indeed the firmware for it is visible in the technician menus. So hopefully we’ll get that soon.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

The wipers actually do come on now when the headlights are activated. That has been the case since the December 2023 update.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

​@@Antiguan_Dartthe GV60 doesn't improve as much as Teslas do with OTAs. Point in case, a single software update makes it feel like an entirely different car at times.

[@itgoesfast2722]

@@MalamIbnMalam that was the point of my post.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

@@itgoesfast2722 got it, sorry about misinterpreting your post.

[@shanewilfon6860]

Blowout kit😂😂😂that’s y I’m here ur so funny

[@TorgoLives]

I've had my GV60 Performance for 8 months. I test-drove the Model 3 & Y Performance. I preferred the driving dynamics of the Teslas but the interior quality and creature features of the GV60 won out. The dealership also gave me an upfront discount of $2,000 plus the $7,500 tax credit (which it did not qualify for) off the MSRP on a lease and 3 free years of charging at EA. EA is a bit of a nightmare, I'll admit.

[@Gjeebs]

Smart to do a lease on that. Solid deal. It's smaller than a Y but has Model S/X build quality

[@Trigger_Effect]

i just leased my GV60 base and they gave me 12k tax credit and 2k discount :D. So far, I am enjoying it. The closest EA charger is 10 mins away. I tried it once and went smoothly.

[@AbbyYarra]

The genesis has security cameras, you can take a picture at any time. It has geofence, alert if car is started outside of your home. Also, the car has a look ahead radar that adjusts the suspension to the road and that significantly improves the ride.

[@Dx-so7jm]

Not sure you mentioned but tesla does not let you plig appliances in lol , while camping the Genesis has an adapter that lets you plug all sorts of things in for power

[@tlutzy]

One of the best comparison reviews I've seen. Thanks. I went with the 2024 GV60 Performance for a variety of reason, two of which are a head-up display and Android Auto (even though it's wired); these are must-haves for me. Plus, I like the style better.

[@addsfour3499]

I own a gv60 and love it to bits. It charges at home, so it running costs are really low. I bought it for the luxury, and because it’s 360kw. Also, free servicing, free home charger and concierge service really makes me feel spoilt. Tesla got ruled out because no HUD and no speedo in my line of sight. To me, tesla feels like they try to tell you that less features is a good thing and thats not for me. I agree wireless apple car play would be great(the 2024 models have it). HOWEVER, its worth remembering that genesis has augmented reality navigation, which i love, and apple doesn’t

[@nelakosigi1]

Free home charger? Or free EA? Just checking. I got GV60 as well performance. Thanks

[@addsfour3499]

@@nelakosigi1 i had a choice of a home charger, installed for free or free charging at a particular to the value of a few thousand dollars. The Aussie website tells you all that stuff

[@mikeely9732]

Great content. Keep up the great work in 2024!

[@Gjeebs]

Thank you!

[@mr.o3708]

I have a 2023 MYP, and that Genesis looks sweet. The suspension is a big plus as well as that interior.

[@jamesrea329]

I’ve owned a GV60 for 9 months, and also road tripped in a Model Y (rented via Turo). They are both great cars but for me the GV60 wins hands down. I got the advanced model so the price differential over the Y was a lot lower than mentioned here. I must say, however, that this is a really excellent balanced review. The GV60 did get an amazing OTA update recently and now has wireless CarPlay/Android auto, and also now projects Apple Maps onto the cluster display and the heads up display. Fantastic. It’s been a joy on road trips, the cars range far exceeds my personal range, and the charging is super fast, even at high SOC.

[@CycoWarriorx]

Great (and fair) review!!! The price point of the GV60, luxury or not, is kind of extreme when compared to the MY… Tesla ** could ** do some things a bit better tho and I’m glad you called them out on it… they probably won’t invite you back to anymore cyber truck releases, but at least you can sleep at night… lol… 🙌🏽🥃

[@coryvb3056]

Yeah the sub trunk in MYP is insane. I put my weekly groceries in there so they don't slide around the back driving home.

[@Gjeebs]

Yep I use it for that as well. Great use case

[@Light23K]

I can’t live with cars that don’t have iPad style screens that I can watch Netflix, Disney plus, KZbin and more on. I love to watch movies and tv shows while waiting for work or waiting at supermarkets for my wife. I know people will say they watch it on their phones but does your phones have screens this big and sound systems this good? Nope. The experience is not comparable. And one more thing that I love about EV’s is it saves people lots of time. Driving an ICE car you have to waste time at gas stations, oil change, smog check. You save time and money with EV’s.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

That was another advantage as to why I chose Teslas over other EVs. Oh yeah! Let's not forget to mention Sentry mode which helps insurance claims that much faster.

[@traviscampbell6081]

I'm not sure I would choose a car based on a function that really has nothing to do with car functionality. But you do you.

[@petedawborn]

Forgot to mention two features I love in the Genesis/Hyundai/ Kia lineup - Head up display and V2L - which are both absent in the Tesla

[@BogeyTheBear]

1:51 Isn't that lid probe to denting and even misalignment if you so much as slam it down? That's like owning a safe with a door made of aluminum foil.

[@ltkwok]

I think the GV60 is perfect. And it comes in interesting colors. That blue in the video, salmon pink, copper, lime green…. Who else is doing that?

[@gokaruna]

a close family member bought this genesis EV the initial first few months experience was great but with a series of other issues that could not be corrected by the dealership is now ready to switch to a Tesla Model Y. He also visits Canada frequently and had issues charging because Electrify Canada is not that consistent like a Tesla Supercharger plus in some cases you have to go out of the way to find a CCS charger.

[@i.d.6492]

I think tesla exceed not in the actual vehicle department because their build quality is poor, but rather in charging infrastructure, big screen and autopilot, while genesis perhaps lacking in some of those aspects it excels in everything else. I'd much rather be in a nice interior personally. Don't need a big screen

[@j204ever5]

You forgot the Head up Display (HUD) of the GV60

[@HansKruse]

The sound system in the Tesla is designed by Bang and Olufsen engineers! No badge though and this is standard and not an addpn.

[@StevenBlackman-h4u]

So noone is going to acknowledge the easter egg of him being 5 foot 12?

[@michaeldobbins1258]

I love Genesis! But it was a shame that Phil Collins left. :(

[@Teddy_M85]

Not my cup of tea. Looks like a grandpa car and too expensive IMO. Definitely has some luxury features the MY is lacking but I prefer the minimalist style of the Y. Fair review @Gjeebs Happy 2024 hope you ready for #2 🎉

[@AllanRutenberg]

That's top of the line - base model (still quite luxurious), is closer to 50k. Plus, they can be leased at really good (discounted) rates!

[@123lfghhhhs6]

Does the genesis have route planner???

[@gunterg.9588]

Tank`s vor this Test ! Vor me the Number One is Genesis !👍👍👍

[@kevinweber5129]

I think I would like this once on NACS

[@ericgregori]

Do people adjust their steering wheel often? With the Tesla, the seats and steering wheel positions are stored in the profiles that my wife and I set up when we got the car. When my wife drives, the car automatically adjusts to her profile. When I drive it automatically adjusts to my profile.

[@stefanek56]

You can also set two profiles on the Genesis.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

The Genesis does the same thing as well. However though, the tech in the Tesla is far superior.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

I bought my wife's Model Y Performance in September of 2021. A year later, when Tesla prices were at an all time high, instead of going for the Genesis GV60 performance, I bought a Tesla Model 3 Performance for myself for about $65,000. I don't understand why people even care about Apple CarPlay/Android Auto when Tesla's built-in infotainment software is superior and makes far more sense. I guess that is why other companies are focusing more on software now. Rivian and Lucid have comparable systems to Tesla. Additionally, Android Automotive is looking great as a built-in infotainment system on Polestar and GM vehicles.

[@marloncole]

Nice review and comparison, thank you :) Having owned a Tesla M3 LR for 3 years, we’re looking for a replacement, and a ‘nearly new’ entry-level GV60 could be a viable option. I’ve a couple of concerns though: - there’s clearly not a Dog Mode with the GV60, and I’m assuming the “camp mode” couldn’t be used in that respect? Anyone any idea if a “dog mode” might be coming to the GV60? - that range! Over here in the UK where it’s chillier more often than hot, I’m concerned about how problematic that might be - of course, for local short journeys it wouldn’t be an issue, but for instance every year in the Winter I do an 800-mile round trip to my family in Cornwall (from Cumbria!) - in the Tesla I charge at home, then once on the way there, and then once before returning and once on the way back. So that’s 4 charges to do 800 miles - how do you think the GV60 would cope with that trip? Any more than 2 charges on each 400-mile leg would be a deal-breaker I think….

[@jlubbz6852]

Just say “adjust steering wheel” = no clicks

[@StephenKarnell]

Appreciate your videos! Where did you do sales before you started this?

[@Gjeebs]

I was in technology sales and Med device sales but I have been doing this since 2011 and about three years ago went full time

[@PPCCO.]

So you own a vehicle for 3 years and you randomly decide to change your steering wheel position at a stop light? I've objectively noticed that people have a bias towards tesla and don't grade them on the same scale as other vehicles. I just saw another video where the guy was complaining about the closing of magnetic glovebox sound on the new model 3. Next it'll be the seatbelt click isn't up to par lol

[@DavidGarciajrtx]

I think people need to understand having a nice UI is clearly a luxury. No one else can do it! Tesla has been the only one to crack it!

[@MalamIbnMalam]

Rivian, Lucid, Android Automotive (found in Polestar and newer GM models).

[@BrianNedry]

Nice unbiased review Gjeebs. I'm not a fan of the styling especially the front end but the wheels and interior quality beats my Tesla hands down but obviously at a price. I really like being able to close the sunroof and wish Tesla would add this to their cars.The major thing that gives me pause on this vehicle is Hyundai and dealership service, utility space, DC fast charging network, software. Other than that 😅 if Tesla could improve on interior quality that compares to the quality of the Genesis that would be awesome. Yes i know the Highland is coming but even that still doesn't compare to this interior quality, i don't mind minimalist interiors but i wouldn't mind something more luxurious looking, just my opinion. Happy new years Gjeebs.

[@Gjeebs]

Happy New Year! Thanks for watching

[@terrencejohnson5688]

As a GV60 owner, I agree with your assessment for the most part. However, I disagree with your comment about Tesla providing updates to their software based on customer wants. If that was the case, Tesla would have already provided support for Android Auto and Apple Car Play. Just saying.

[@user_z01]

Nice comparison. Only issue imo is you cant take that blanket assumed stance on the battery warranty. Hyndai/kia is not off to a good start in NA with battery warranty issues, at least as far as the narrative is concerned. Maybe that will change - but thats a big risk. Id feek much more comfortable under a Tesla battery warranty than a hyundai/kia battery warranty.

[@stefanek56]

I don't know what your battery warranty is like. In Germany Genesis gives 8 years or 99419 Miles

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Regardless of the Tesla's running gear, I just hate how totally bland their interiors are. On the other hand, the Genesis may not be up with the Tesla for range or all out performance with Teslas performance model, but the Genesis murders it everywhere else. That interior is lovely and the quality is right up there with the top European models. As for the exterior, the Genesis doesn't look like it was cast from some jelly mold.

[@jabulaniharvey]

Taycan range 16:16-16:29....impressive as it is, is more like 277 miles not over 300 miles (06 Jul,2023 Inside EVs)

[@t1328]

Good review.

[@ericn3221]

The GV60 Performance has 350 kw charging.

[@shallenberger57]

I'm currently living in Korea so I checked on the profit or loss to Hyundai. That car is losing almost $15 K when sold in the US at the price you mentioned. Nobody except Tesla & BYD are making any money on their EV sales. Very nice car but to get to the profit point they need to tone it down.. Lose all the buttons

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Genesis looks better in my view.

[@MrRiceOwl]

Curious if the windshield wipers work better on automatic than the Tesla. Also does the Genesis have phantom braking? I'm guessing no.

[@Chrisb8s]

Grumpy

[@ericgregori]

My Model Y has had no phantom braking or wiper issues since the over-the-air update. Consumer Reports has removed the recommendation of six models-the Chevrolet Blazer, Genesis GV70, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Jetta-because of their below-average reliability as identified in our 2023 Auto Survey of CR members.

[@nberkel]

Have always liked the GV60, but still prefer our MYP. Did you mean 4.075, not 4.75, on the second 0-60 run btw?

[@Gjeebs]

No the second run was 4.75

[@nberkel]

Why so much slower?!?

[@martman123456]

If Tesla made a car with physical buttons and nicer trims, I would buy one in a second. I bought the GV60. Putting everything on a touch screen is not luxury. It's a cost-savings measure so that robots can build the car instead of humans. Genesis uses aluminum and glass trim everywhere instead of gloss black plastic. That's not cheap to do, so you expect to pay more. With Tesla, you're mostly paying for software development.

[@guerro327]

I wish these Hyundai and Genesis BEVs would offer greater than 300 mile range for the $70k price tag. That would definitely get me thinking. Would love to see your review of the GV70.

[@XX-166]

Tesla doesn’t offer 300 miles so what should anyone else. You’re lucky to to get 250-270 on the Tesla and that’s without the heat or air on. There’s no comparison on the build and fit and finish quality on this car VS Tesla for 70k before the tax incentives so you get what you pay for.

[@TorgoLives]

The Performance version is 70K but the Advanced is 60K. It has most of the same features except less power and gets close to 300 mile range.

[@XX-166]

@@TorgoLives and better overall build and features included

[@GraysonA]

I get 300+ miles on my GV60 advanced in mixed city/highway driving. Constant 60 mph is 250-275 miles and constant 70 mph is 225- 250 miles.

[@TedlinksChannel]

GV60 should probably be compared to an X for performance and price.

[@777Outrigger]

Elon Musk has said Tesla's biggest advanture is in manufacture. And Tesla is innovating car engineering at "speed of thought", to quote Sandy Munro. That's why Tesla is starting to undercut almost everyone in price. Even the BYD Seal, at a starting price of £45,600 vs £39,900 for the revamped Model 3 in the UK. But the GV60 is an excellent EV for sure. .... And the 2023 Model Y is quieter and have less of stiff ride than earlier models.

[@matthewliuliu666]

Gv60 charge faster than model y for sure

[@Th3Gr3mlinz]

Warranties are like Medical Insurance, hardly useful and hard to use. Companies will try to get out of cashing that in for you. And typically the mileage happens before the 8yrs. I’m not an EV owner but I have seen companies that replace Tesla batteries and replacement cells for the batteries at a better price than Tesla

[@JoyXR]

The apple play is now wireless.

[@LewisDonofrio]

Fronk secure, unless you have a 9 volt battery.....

[@shallenberger57]

Exactly. I wish they wouldn't have shown that on KZbin. I removed the Frunk liner and repositioned that wire and put in a dummy wire that has positive and negative together, so the battery just gets hot if they try that on my car.

[@evatrics5902]

I would not recommend leaving valuable items in the frunk of the Model Y. If you follow the process for a dead 12v, then you know that it only takes a small 12v jump box to open the frunk without having to access any other part of the car.

[@laurabodycombe7998]

It’s a really beautiful car, but I wonder how dirty that cream interior would get.

[@Antiguan_Dart]

It all depends on how tidy a person you and your passengers are and how fastidious you are. I have a packet of baby wipes in my car and at the end of the day any marks are wiped off. I’m quite fussy about my mats they get shaken out every day. I don’t generally eat food in the car. 18 months only a slight leather colouring wear on the driver seats side bolster seam- looking to see I can get it resolved on warranty. The interior still looks great. Patterned Aluminium fascia trim no interior gloss black - so those surfaces look like new! A tip to anyone buying one get the exterior gloss black a,b and c pillars, radar plate and metal finish door kick and tail gate kick plates PPF as these trim scratch so easily!

[@ErikBrabander]

Five fingers! 😂 I’d take the model Y over the genesis everyday.

[@thomaswilson2917]

If you are going to spend 70k.. Buy a model S..

[@user_z01]

After watching this video today, I used your referral code to order a model y performance. Thanks for the supercharging - now I can take my time installing the charger a bit instead of going with the rather anus quotes I've been getting from electricians.

[@Gjeebs]

haha nice! Yea it's awesome they do that for new owners

[@rdouraka]

Omg please clean the plastics under your hood. And with a battery the frunk is open in 10 seconds

[@bitcoinman9202]

I couldn’t stand the genesis mainy due to the dated interior, mlyr was such a easy choice

[@i.d.6492]

How is their interior is dated? Tf you smoking dude. It's new fresh luxurious interior, tesla interior s cheap af and the only thing makes up for it is a big screen and charging infrastructure.

[@TedlinksChannel]

GV60 has a 248 mile range. No thanks. Probably means

[@adamwu4565]

GV60 easily beats the stated 248 mile range. I've been getting over 270 mile in city driving in the summer without even trying particularly hard, and was still getting over 250 in the winter while the temperatures were above -10C once switched to 18 inch winter tires, and it only dropped to below 240 when the temperatures went lower than -25C.

[@TedlinksChannel]

@@adamwu4565 my model Y has you beat....and a nationwide supercharging network.

[@adamwu4565]

I cross shopped the Model Y. The superior interior quality and comfort was the decided factor for me. And the glass roof got an absolute veto from the wife who doesn’t want any sun on the children’s faces. Currently I have no need for dc fast charging at all, as I charge at home and the car is used for in city driving exclusively. Our second car is a Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid, and that is the car we use for road trips. Well probably replace it eventually with a pure EV once the average ranges go up and bit and everyone rolls out their NACS models. We may even get a Model Y, with its incredible interior space, if I can convince the wife that after market sunshades will be adequate. We shall see. But that is not the point. The point is that your initial comment regarding the GV60’s range is simply false and unfair.

[@TedlinksChannel]

@@adamwu4565 the roof is uv protected, but the interior is sparse for sure. I liked the price tag....nearly half the cost of an X. The technology is remarkable and keeps improving with new features via OTA updates. I charge at home too, but for longer rides it is comforting to have chargers all over San Diego.

[@adamwu4565]

I am aware of that, but that was not enough for the wife. She wanted zero sunlight. Back when I bought the car, the Model Y was not cheaper than the GV60. With all wheel drive and all the accessories and color options I wanted that the GV60 came standard with, the cost of the two vehicles was basically the same, This was before Tesla cut the prices on their cars.

[@trayvonlittle9326]

They have 70 year old men designing these cars. Genesis is a brand that I’m almost interested in. Just doesn’t have any youthful qualities to it’s design.

[@jasonp1552]

It's funny because I'm 42 and it looks like a kids' car to me.

[@trayvonlittle9326]

More traditional gear selector, diamond stitching, seems more mature. Tesla seems youthful to me, so different from most of the market.

[@bridge1872]

Nice to see the comparisons, but I still would rather have my model Y, thanks for the review and the humor…🤣

[@melberg9098]

how can e normal person buy a car for tht price it is made for elite not normal ppl with normal jobs

[@gregiffer]

It’d be interesting to touch on the service side as well in the reviews. Would love to hear how the servicing at the dealership for the genesis is. I’m sure you rarely have to take it in and I’m sure their service center is miles better than Tesla lol.

[@Gjeebs]

It's not as good as Tesla is yet because not every dealer can service their EV's. I can't really go into it because I don't own one

[@ericgregori]

The Genesis does not support over-the-air updates so the car has to go to the dealer for software updates. "I bought a new GV60 in November of last year. Two weeks ago my car came up for its 5000 mile service and two recalls (rear drive shaft and ICCU). My experience of trying to get service was so frustrating I'm considering selling the car now because I have no trust in it." - based on this review of Genesis service, it does not sound good.

[@AKB_48]

Did he say he was 5ft 12 ? Does he think that was funny ?

[@HTHAMMACK1]

LOL! Drag racing is not really a metric 99.9% of the people care about when buying one of these cars.

[@CMCNestT]

I love Tesla powertrains and Supercharger Network but can't stand their Retarded interiors. Once Genesis and other premium brands can use the Supercharger Network it is a no-brainer decision. And their are no CCS 250 kW DC fast chargers Only 150 kw or 350 kW. So in order to charge at 250 kW(235 really) you need to plug into a 350 kW charger.

[@breatheinbreatheout8372]

Teslas are overrated.. And the suspension suxs

[@Sam-gs7yb]

Génesis a well made though out EV and then the glorified go cart. Only real benefit of the glorified go cart is the charging system at this point lol