2022 Genesis GV70 Electrified revealed: All-electric SUV to take on BMW iX3, Tesla Model Y in Australia next year

Genesis has ramped up its electric vehicle assault by revealing an all-electric version of its sleek GV70 medium SUV that will go head-to-head with the incoming BMW iX3.

The new model, dubbed the Electrified GV70, will launch in Australia in the first half of next year around the same time as two other all-electric Genesis models – the Electrified G80 large sedan and the GV60 crossover.

The Electrified GV70 and the GV60 will be positioned differently in the local Genesis line-up, with the GV60 sitting under the GV70.

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Specification and pricing are being held back until closer to launch, but CarsGuide understands the Electrified GV70 will take its place as the flagship of the GV70 range, sitting above the current range topper, the 3.5T AWD Sport that’s priced from $83,276 before on-road costs.

While the GV60 is based on a dedicated EV platform known as the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), shared with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, the Electrified GV70 shares its architecture with the regular internal combustion version of the GV70.

In terms of dimensions the GV70 is 200mm longer, 20mm wider and 50mm taller than the GV60, although the latter’s wheelbase is 15mm longer.

Design wise, not much separates the Electrified GV70 from its internal combustion siblings, except for the restyled rear bumper that lacks any tailpipes and the closed-off signature ‘crest’ grille that houses a charging port.

Genesis has used eco-friendly materials in the interior.

Inside it maintains the design of the regular GV70, but it features eco-friendly materials throughout and comes in Glacier White.

The Electrified GV70 will be exclusively all-wheel drive, with a pair of motors on each axle pumping out 160kW/350Nm for a maximum system output of 360kW and 700Nm, matching the dual-motor output of the flagship GV60.

Dashing from 0-100km/h takes 4.5 seconds, about 0.5 seconds off the pace of the GV60.

Under the Korean certification system, Genesis says the estimated range per charge is 400km. We can expect a 400km-plus range when it hits Australia.

Using a 350kW rapid charger, you can charge the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in 18 minutes.

The Electrified GV70 goes without tailpipes.

The GV70’s ‘multi-rapid charging system’ allows users to increase the voltage of chargers from 400 to 800V.

Like the Ioniq 5, it will be capable of vehicle-to-load charging with a 3.6kWh charge, allowing the use of electrical appliances outside the car.

The Electrified GV70 comes with regenerative braking, and it can switch between two-wheel and all-wheel drive depending on the driving conditions. It’s also the first Genesis model offered with e-Terrain Mode which adds traction in different road environments.

As well as the GV60 in its own stable, other direct rivals for the Electrified GV70 include the Mercedes-Benz EQC and the BMW iX3 that’s expected before the end of the year. The Tesla Model Y, Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron are also in its crosshairs.

Genesis plans to launch eight electric models globally before 2030, with an aim to be a pure electric brand – incorporating both battery electric and hydrogen fuel-cell models – by 2030.