The 2023 Genesis GV70 Is An Opulent SUV That Just Happens To Be Electric

Are you tired of weird EVs? Do you want to roll electric but still have opulent leather, comfortable seats, and a design that doesn't look like a spaceship? Then check out the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70. Silly name I know, so let's just call it the GV70 EV. The GV70 EV is quite logically the EV version of the GV70, but Genesis did more than simply swap a motor in, they completely redesigned the GV70 under the skin so this is no cheesy EV swap like, say a Mini EV. The result is that the GV70 has about the same range as the dedicated EV platform GV60, similar performance, fast charging speeds, the same V2L functionality, etc but it's wrapped in the long hood profile common to luxury CUVs. The only bummer? No front trunk.
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[@LlyleHunter]

I hope there’s going to be a GV90 one day. The GV80 is beautiful but I like a bus so big that I can get into an accident in two different intersections at the same time.

[@muyaho420]

GV90 is due on 2025! Kia EV9 is coming this May and Hyundai Ioniq7 in 2024. That's for South Korean market however.

[@rlgwoody8966]

"Pantyhosed intruder look" of an SUV? What a way to end a comparo and close a video. 🤣 Classic Alex!

[@evflyguy]

My first EV had its charge port in front and it's still my favorite location. Sure, if you hit something hard enough it could render the car undrivable, but the same is true of any ICE vehicle. And let's be real here, I've been driving, at some times aggressively, for 23 years and I've never run the front of my car into anything. It's not an issue I'm concerned about. I also didn't have any issues in the snow, but that could just have just been my car or the fact that it doesnt get horrendous here.

[@jackstein5486]

Absolutely love this electric. I just bought a Hyundai Palisade for my home in Florida and will be seriously looking at this Genesis in 2024.

[@kooga29]

The 235 range is underwhelming. Especially in winter where u might see range loss. I agree it def seems like a nicer vehicle than the gv60.

[@naveenthemachine]

Drive an RZ and all of a sudden the 235 mile range is better

[@Wised1000]

The battery is pretty small.

[@MDillonEV]

Not enough range. Winter highway range is probably less than 175 or so based on my experience with an id4.

[@KiaHyundaiEVPlatform]

what is the gross capacity and usable capacity of e gmp cars? i'm hearing usable 74kw and gross 77.9kw which conflicts with your numbers

[@jackstein5486]

Loving your auto vids, you are my favorite for providing unsurpassed details for each review.

[@Wised1000]

Coasting is the most efficient mode on the open road. In city driving, max regen is. That's why in some EV such as Mercedes, you have "auto mode" which uses the nav and cruise control radar to decide which regen mode to use. No regen on the highway and variable regen in urban driving. However, it's not liked by many reviewers since the pedal moves accordingly all on its own.

[@mark_u]

Another excellent entry from Genesis. The lack of a frunk in an EV doesn't really bother me. I think those that don't have a glovebox, a practical feature expected in ALL vehicles, should be panned more 😅

[@naveenthemachine]

Cough cough Lexus RX bz4x soltera cough cough

[@DerBlauzahn]

It has a frunk... small, but still there. Just open the plastic lid at 4:31

[@fatih.tavukcu]

@@DerBlauzahn I just wish it were big enough to store the AC cable :(

[@CMCNestT]

Lyriq starts at $58,590 and tops out at $77k. GV70 EV starts at $65,850 and tops out at $74,395. The Lyriq is a bigger car although it does offer less rear seat headroom because of the slopping roof.

[@MTNRanger]

The Lyriq also gets much longer EV range up to 308 miles.

[@rflinch]

Great review. Had a Tesla Model 3 and was thinking about buying a Model Y but test drove the EV70 and bought it. Very happy with it. Love not having to go to the screen for everything and much more luxurious.

[@CMCNestT]

I am not buying a 400hp plus EV to hypermile it. There are plenty of single motor 250 hp minus for that.

[@Pekirt79]

Great review Alex! I agree with all your points and it's good to hear that it has decent efficiency.

[@thewevel]

It's funny seeing Alex driving around my neck of the woods!

[@CoreyJones314]

Same, I was like "I know those roads!" lol

[@garyclark6747]

If it wasn’t for the dealer markup over MSRP, this would be a real contender.💯 23:28

[@Antiguan_Dart]

Alex could you write a few words re-iterating the 400 V vs 800 V architecture and how that impacts charging speed on non 350KW chargers?

[@ralanham76]

The torque steering could be prevented by having the two half shafts the same length and thickness. If they are different it's very complex to get them to balance. Edit, hope this helps... Torque steer happens when the front wheels are not straight and you apply a lot of power because of the difference in angles on both sides of drive knuckles and suspension parts, it kind of feels like you have 2 different sized tires

[@sergeihanush2262]

i'm not sure if many people can understand what you just described)))

[@EVBuyersGuide]

That can mitigate it to some extent but it will never prevent it. Aligning the steering and suspension axis can also help, but these knuckles are quite close. Any time you have torque like this up front it’s just a thing to deal with.

[@ralanham76]

@@sergeihanush2262 😁

[@SahilMalik]

Beautiful car but damn cars have gotten so expensive.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Genesis makes nice products for me Alex.

[@jimmykhokhar9092]

I do like this the best so far! thanks Alex! I have tried to get into a GV70 gas in the past and just have not been pricing well as in terms of leasing as the residuals have been set very low making it not a good lease car. So I am hoping his EV would have a good Lease prg and get the incentive as well. I think you mentioned this will qualify for the full incentive as its being built in US. Lexus to me is way way behind in tech and possibly quality and not what they were 15yrs ago. Lots of catching up to do for Lexus.

[@naveenthemachine]

Forget Lexus lol. They’re practically nonexistent In a few years they won’t even exist. Just like infiniti. Lexus is the new infiniti

[@jimmykhokhar9092]

@naveenthemachine Infini who!? Freakin Mitsubishi is doing better than both!

[@Eugene737]

A ferocious mountain lion spotted 9:09. Watch out! lol

[@Boombah49]

No $7500 tax credit on purchase, only lease……

[@Kenbark42]

I am really not a fan of the "Boost mode" stuff. Why not just make it full powered without the silly button?

[@godofdun]

Embarrassing the crap out of the Lexus, for sure.

[@naveenthemachine]

Wait Lexus still exists? 😂 I thought they were supposed to go out of business like infiniti

[@Vamanos46]

17:14 FACT. spoken like a true hypermiler.

[@fatih.tavukcu]

I didn't think of this until a few days ago. Managed a short drive back from the super charger in 11kw/h instead of 15kw/h and was shocked how much more efficient you can be if you don't rely too much on regen. Yes the Genesis can recharge at up to 300kw regen braking, but you have to keep in mind, that it still loses around 30% of the energy. Still better than the 100% loss in an ICE :D

[@tedhermanson5126]

Love the Tur-ducken references, Alex!

[@doudymac]

Genesis is really giving the big players a run for their money. 👍 I'm waiting for the Electric G70.

[@MistSoalar]

That dangling charge plug cover is no fun for day-to-day charging. I was expecting better from Genesis brand

[@ouch1011]

Something to note: you can still coast in a vehicle with aggressive throttle-lift regen. I guess you could say it requires a little more finesse, because it requires you to still give it a little throttle input vs just lifting off the throttle. Using a zero regen mode (aside from the regen used when you apply the brakes) without proper driving technique _does not_ improve vehicle efficiency. The Lexus RZ and Toyota BZ are completely irrelevant EVs. They are EVs built by a company that hates EVs, and it is so obvious. I have to assume the only people who buy them are brand loyal and do zero research. Charging port on the front of the vehicle makes the most sense for where most chargers are located. It might not make the most sense for places that get a lot of snow or bugs. For where I live, my preferred charge port location is on the front. Next best location is on the rear corner of the car, like Tesla or the egmp platform cars. Worst location by far is far back on the front fender, like the Mach-E, Bolt, Taycan, etc. The Bolt might get a pass there because the front end is so short, but it’s an issue on the others. I’ve seen more than one vehicle with the charge port in the spot have difficulty reaching a charger. On my last winter road trip, I encountered a Mach-E that was completely unable to charge because the snow wasn’t plowed close enough to the charger and they couldn’t reach it. I had no issue in my Ioniq5. The Mach-E had to wait until I was finished charging so that they could park sideways in front of the charger, and then they ended up blocking several chargers.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

You “can” but in a system without a coasting mode you’re always hovering around power/regen which won’t be as efficient

[@Hardcaslte]

They really should have an option for the sport package with the front end and wheels. It looks so much better.

[@fatih.tavukcu]

The GV70 electrified is supposedly based on the Sport.. You can see it on the steering wheel inside, it's the one from the GV70 sport. But the front looks really boring, I wish it would look like the sport. Even the back could've done a little bit more sporty, but don't get me wrong, I still love it :)

[@Hardcaslte]

@fatih.tavukcu yeah the sport front end is better across the board. Look at the GV80 Coupe Concept with the new sport front end, it looks incredible.

[@kennethclark3985]

Very disappointed in absence of wireless Apple CarPlay at this price point. Outside of that, this EV is near perfection. Genesis should give some serious consideration to adding this as standard equipment/feature for the 2024 model in all trims of the GV70.

[@sjones7986]

It would seem that it would also compete with the Audi "Fat" eTron. It seems to be similar in size and shape. The eTron is a charging beast with such a flat charging curve, I wonder how it will compare to the Turducken you just reviewed.

[@DerBlauzahn]

GV70 is 20 cm smaller. It's way more space in e-tron. I'm a former e-tron driver, now GV70

[@vancity2349]

Really like the looks…it pricey though and probably wont be many available

[@naveenthemachine]

Pricey but so worth it

[@nevco8774]

At the moment the charging at Tesla network makes the difference on long trips. This SUV is slow charging due to limited internal to 400 V to 800 V conversion at existing in small number Tesla chargers equipped with magic dock CCS. Being low availability most people will choose Tesla Model Y. A few lucky folks with lots of working EA stations around them and Genesis dealership nearby will purchase this SUV just for commute to pumper their rear end in luxury while cruising to work back and forth in stealthy mode unnoticed by petrol head neighbors that they plunged into EV world.

[@jeffs6090]

BMW has an iX3 right now. We just don't get it here in the US. When they start using the neue klasse platform, with the iX3 and iX4 being the first models on it, we will get them here. So, like 3 years from now. By then, there will probably be a new look for the GV70.

[@OldThomMerton]

To heck with the frunk . . . I'm just happy the charging happens up front.

[@DerBlauzahn]

It has a frunk... small, but still there. Just open the plastic lid at 4:31

[@naarealy]

"Sock puppet masked intruder in pantyhose" 😂😂😂 Love this description!

[@Luma_29]

The minute Genesis goes all in an ambient lighting like Mercedes is the minute they completely take over the luxury segment

[@Wasabi9111]

This or the Cadillac Lyriq for the ultimate isolation/relaxation cruiser?

[@Wised1000]

EQS SUV...

[@telliesmith9825]

Lyriq

[@khalilshahyd9063]

They also kept the transmission tube hump in the back. That's an big oversight.

[@fatih.tavukcu]

It's tiny and doesn't bother a bit :)

[@larryrichmond]

Alex - Tesla's do have blended braking when the battery is cold or fully charged.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

They do not actually. The brake pedal only controls the friction brakes in t a Tesla or Rivian. Throttle lift off regen and anything adapted on that way is not blended braking in this context

[@antoinedoyon4719]

Larry is right. As he said. Only when battery is cold or full. Is was added in a OTA update few weeks ago

[@EVBuyersGuide]

Tesla calls this blended but it does not meet the traditional definition. Blended braking is when you push on the brake pedal and your pedal motion commands more or less regen. No Tesla will do this under any circumstances. What Tesla has called blended braking but does not match the generally agreed upon definition in the industry happens last year (2022) and simply applies some ABS logic to add a fixed braking coefficient when the battery is unable to accept the throttle lift off regen. This would more appropriately be called “blended throttle lift off deceleration” I guess, but not blended braking as you’re not using the brake pedal.

[@MDillonEV]

Where are the battery improvements that were supposed to be coming? The range is no better than ev's from 2 or 3 years ago.

[@DerBlauzahn]

It has a frunk... small, but still there. Just open the plastic lid at 4:31

[@GeeDeeBird]

Let's call it a "frox!"

[@Vamanos46]

imagine the disappointment of a new owner if the frunk actually DOESN'T fit a pizza box.

[@daflipbizkit]

I have a gv60 and same frunk. Not disappointed.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Genesis not going hybrid means I’ll probably never buy one. Toyota was onto something when they said they can make 8 plug-ins for every ev they sell.

[@appleiphone69]

I like what I spent on my 2022 Mach-E. I also get EPA rating of 277 miles. I don’t like where they put the charge port. I am surprised it’s not in the same spot as the Ionic 5.

[@205rider8]

Yep the charge port location is dumb. Put it on the left side of the front would line up better at Tesla charger.

[@timgurr1876]

Great review, as usual. Your definition of an SUV and mine are different. It used to be that an SUV meant it had some decent towing capacity (over 6000 lbs). Now anything with a hatch back is an SUV. Genesis builds a nice luxury car so this is in line with their past products. I would not trust the Electrify America system for charging. Their past record is poor. Once again, EV’s are priced higher than their comparable ICE brothers/sisters. EV’s should be priced lower based on the lesser complexity of the electric motors versus ICE engines. Range is still a concern. I would want to see some real live world charging experiences to see if the charging times published are really what is in the literature. I still think the move towards EV’s at the rate being pushed by governments is unrealistic and will not achieve the goal of significantly reducing carbon emissions and there will not be any impacted on “climate” change. The original premise that CO2 emissions are affecting climate is flawed and computer models created to predict the future cannot accurately recreate past historical data.

[@GeeDeeBird]

You are entitled to your own opinion. You are not entitled to your own facts. Transition from fossil fuels will be a progression in much the same way transition from horse and buggy was. There will be challenges, disappointments and frustrations. But, in the end, it will be - not only successful -but better. And that is where our focus should be.

[@greenne]

With our current charging infrastructure, a 236mi range isn't good. In theory, yes you could stop 2x and do two quick charges on the same time something slower...say a machE could charge 1x. But in the real world that's not going to happen. You now have two chargers to find that may be full, broken, or not charging at full speed. Two chances that the station will be 5mi off the highway etc. In 5-10yrs range won't be as much as issue...speed will mitigate..but in today's world range trumps speed under most circumstances.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Hey Alex, how about “EV70” for the name? 😎

[@GeeDeeBird]

Or "V70e"

[@naveenthemachine]

Rest in peace Lexus RZ450e. Amazing job genesis. Seriously why haven’t you changed your name to Lexus?

[@daflipbizkit]

Because if they change to Lexus they may do Lexus things lol

[@naveenthemachine]

@@daflipbizkit I don’t think so. Genesis is far smarter than Lexus. Their resources and R&D are far superior to anything Lexus has to offer

[@TrungNguyen-lk1zi]

Tbh I love the RZ450e styling more than g70 but both of them is actually kinda disappointed on range/performance. They even pricer than the i4 that I am driving now. Will wait for another refresh cycle on RZ to see if Lexus can make it happen lol

[@naveenthemachine]

@@TrungNguyen-lk1zi get a gv70 ev. IT’s significantly faster and much more fun to drive By the time Lexus refreshes it they probably won’t even exist anymore

[@kswas2784]

Um, how can it be rated at 429hp when it has two 160hp motors...? Unless math has changed lately and I didn't hear about it. I am guessing your specification overlay is once again incorrect which has unfortunately happened a lot. Also, I can't believe you stated that the second row seats fold flat when it was clearly 10-20deg short of flat when you demonstrated it.

[@GeeDeeBird]

You again? If you don't appreciate his work, do you only watch so you can snipe? The way you get more horsepower out of an electric motor is to apply more voltage to it, which this platform does by way of the "boost" button. It is only applied in 10 second bursts because sustained voltage increases would cause the motor to overheat. Sheesh. Read a book!

[@kswas2784]

@@GeeDeeBird He is a major reviewer and shouldn't have these basic errors on his videos; it's really not hard to understand. As for voltage, I very much understand how motors work but you don't claim a peak voltage as your rated spec; that's just basic. Try harder! LOL

[@brianbfree2328]

Which Tesla looks like a "Panty hose masked intruder "? 😂😂

[@scientistguy]

Looks almost like they modeled it after the Audi E-tron

[@zahf6484]

Why is this 15k - 20k more expensive than the gas version? Trying to find any reason to buy this? Is there some logic I am missing here?

[@EVBuyersGuide]

It’s more powerful than the gas version and has a $7500 tax credit, that helps balance things out a bit.

[@GeeDeeBird]

Early adopters always subsidize research and startup costs. Economies of scale don't kick in until a manufacturer is selling hundreds of thousands of units. The question I have is why do new cell phones cost more than computers, television sets or stereos that are 2 to 3 times as expensive to produce, package and ship? That one's a real head scratcher! 🤔

[@zahf6484]

@@GeeDeeBird So essentially there is no value logic for the consumer to buying a lot of these EV's at least at this time other than being the first "cool guy to the newest thing" which is as valuable as you make it I guess.

[@GeeDeeBird]

@@zahf6484 That's one way to look at it. Another is that innovation always has, and always will, count on people willing and able to assume the cost and risk of devising and employing emerging technologies. Without them, our species would still be skulking naked through the woods eating berries and stealing eggs from wild birds. Instead of acting superior, which you most definitely are not, you should be thanking these folks for making the technology you now have - and the technology you will have - possible.

[@zahf6484]

@@GeeDeeBird Sorry I will never thank these companies for charging $110k for electric pick up trucks. I understand what you mean as a human race, we strive for new technologies for our future. It's good you have that innocence but it is important to remember that these are businesses first. No they are not spending billions of dollars for a better world for your kids, they are spending billions because Tesla has a giant head start in the future market and these other companies need to innovate now in order to survive as companies in the future.

[@durapoker]

It's a freaking SUV.... What's the need for a front trunk?

[@sofoboachie5221]

Model Y any day. Although without those stupid Hyundai dealers, this is a strong contender

[@achow617]

This reminds me an Audi e-tron, just a size smaller.

[@kevinn1158]

People have lost their minds spending 15-25k more just to get an EV. And these endless yrs of rebates are just encouraging price inflation of these things.

[@shahaan400]

Yeah to think about it all EVs are like 15-20k more

[@GeeDeeBird]

Early adopters are definitely footing the bill for research and production facilities. The real question is, "How much will prices normalize once EVs become market dominant?"

[@macronato]

Masked intruder in the pantyhose, kids. Masked intruder… in the pantyhose 😂🎉❤

[@amigatommy7]

The better tires than the GV60 are a big plus.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

We love a good tire! -Travis

[@ma7mgte]

I think I still like the Lyriq better. Range, power, unique looks in Cadillac's favor IMHO. I priced out a Lyriq AWD for 66grand.

[@Myopinionisfreetoday]

To get similar features in the Lyriq it's more like $73k. I was between that and this electric GV70 but after test driving the Lyriq RWD and realizing how sluggish it felt, it really did not create joy. It was comfortable, but disappointingly not fun to drive compared to the GV70. I was planning to get the AWD Lyriq but the lackluster feel of the RWD just soured me on them in general.

[@ma7mgte]

@@Myopinionisfreetoday I can afford to wait. GV70 is a very nice car. No doubt

[@gregorystevens5173]

Only three dull exterior and two interior colors? Huge swing and a miss. I'll wait till they expand to the full pallet available to all the other Genesis models.

[@GeeDeeBird]

I'm sure they'll miss you business.

[@ncvwrx2759]

@9:55 do you can that area a "firewall" in an electric vehicle too? I guess so because fires are still possible in that motor bay?

[@jtp1984]

Shame, mileage is too low😩

[@amigatommy7]

The new G90 is not considered a hybrid with the electric supercharger?

[@EVBuyersGuide]

No, a hybrid at least assists the locomotion directly rather than adding boost to an intake

[@notimportant3686]

wait... is this a hyundai?

[@telliesmith9825]

Everybody's on Genesis tip at the moment but the range is a joke and I think the Cadillac lyriq is got this in the bag with a more interesting unique look and 300 range and cheaper

[@shahaan400]

$75k for this shit. Should be $50k Cars are too expensive now. Especially EV crossovers

[@naveenthemachine]

Look at the rz450e. That’s way overpriced and it’s a complete garbage dumpster compared to the gv70

[@FuncleChuck]

Don’t buy one then 😂

[@sentryion3106]

This is a luxury car . Kia and Hyundai has ev for stuff from 50k ev6 and Ioniq 5 to Kona and nitro for Around mid 30k

[@shahaan400]

It’s amazing how many people defend corporations

[@CleeshoeArt]

I agree. That's too expensive. The youtube reviewers and car enthusiasts that defend corporations make it like 75 grand is affordable...

[@drivewithkent]

I post Genesis content

[@MrRaitzi]

Nobody should buy these EVs now. They are just still improving too fast to burn money on depreciation.

[@Mark-de4hj]

The Lexus RZ is the only EV I would ever think of buying currently even though I am more of a hybrid kinda guy; particularly plug-in hybrids. The power may be a bit more here for now, but the range is definitely not much better than the RZ to be worth it and good luck finding the optimum charging station on a trip. The RZ has also optimized the battery charging for long term battery longevity and reliability so when this hyundai gv starts to lose battery performance over time, its range will be much lower. I would NEVER spend my $70,000 on ANY hyundai/Kia product and I will never visit a hynundai dealership with my so-called 'luxury' car. Those aftermarket looking wheels are just too garish to be truly elegant except for kids, along with that ugly shiny plastic grill. And if that small rear window in the back pillar is a not as attractive attempt to copy the windows in the RX, I don't know what is. The RZ has much more trunk space which is important for better utility in an SUV and is more important than just flashy appearances. Everything here in the interior has been done by Mercedes so nothing really innovative or new. I have owned luxury cars with opulent leather interiors for many years and he environmentally conscious awareness in the materials used in the Lexus RZ is commendable. The RZ is far more attractive overall and future looking than this budget Bentley wanna be. The push button door laches that are more functional and safety oriented in the RZ are innovation. I don't see any real innovation here but I can understand why folks who are not used to luxury might be impressed.

[@205rider8]

The front grill looks like crap.

[@GeeDeeBird]

When you design yours, do something different.

[@billyrock8305]

Overpriced! 🤮 Range sucks! 🤢 Are people going insane??!!

[@FuncleChuck]

Don’t buy one then 😂

[@CleeshoeArt]

The kind of response expected from sheeple consumers. Just consume and don't question anything..

[@billyrock8305]

@@CleeshoeArt Exactly! People have become so clueless today.

[@rflinch]

Great review. Had a Tesla Model 3 and was thinking about buying a Model Y but test drove the EV70 and bought it. Very happy with it. Love not having to go to the screen for everything and much more luxurious.