Head-to-head
Genesis GV70 Electric vs Genesis G80 EV
The Genesis GV70 Electric starts $7,500 (5%) below the Genesis G80 EV. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Genesis GV70 Electric
Genesis's electrified version of the GV70 SUV — same body as the petrol GV70 but with E-GMP-derived electric powertrain. 4.2s 0–100 in boost mode makes it the quickest Genesis on sale.
- From
- $132,800
- Range
- 462 km
- Battery
- 84 kWh
Option B · Sedan
Genesis G80 EV
Genesis's electric luxury sedan — same body as the petrol G80 but with a dedicated EV powertrain. 87.2 kWh battery, 800V architecture, and Genesis's flagship cabin tech.
- From
- $140,300
- Range
- 520 km
- Battery
- 87.2 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Genesis GV70 Electric and Genesis G80 EV, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Range · advantage Genesis G80 EV
The Genesis G80 EV goes 58 km further on a charge (520 vs 462 km WLTP).
- 2
DC charging · advantage Genesis GV70 Electric
The Genesis GV70 Electric accepts 110 kW more DC peak charging (350 vs 240 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 3
Boot · advantage Genesis GV70 Electric
The Genesis GV70 Electric swallows 153 L more cargo with the rear seats up (503 vs 350 L).
- 4
Power · advantage Genesis GV70 Electric
The Genesis GV70 Electric puts down 48 kW more (320 vs 272 kW).
- 5
Price · advantage Genesis GV70 Electric
The Genesis GV70 Electric undercuts the Genesis G80 EV by $7,500 (5%) on starting price.
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Genesis GV70 Electric wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $7,500
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.2s vs 4.9s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (350 kW vs 240 kW)
Where the Genesis G80 EV wins
- ▸ 58 km longer WLTP range
Genesis GV70 Electric
What we like
- ✓ 350 kW DC charging via E-GMP architecture
- ✓ Genuine performance (4.2s 0–100 with boost)
- ✓ Premium cabin shared with petrol GV70
What we don't
- ✕ Range modest for the price (462 km WLTP)
- ✕ Genesis dealer network limited
- ✕ Inherits ANCAP rating from older GV70 testing
Genesis G80 EV
What we like
- ✓ Flagship luxury cabin and refinement
- ✓ 240 kW DC charging via 800V architecture
- ✓ 10-year battery warranty
What we don't
- ✕ Range modest for the price (520 km WLTP)
- ✕ Boot smaller than Ioniq 6 (battery placement)
- ✕ Genesis service network limited
Frequently asked: Genesis GV70 Electric vs Genesis G80 EV
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Genesis GV70 Electric or the Genesis G80 EV?
- The Genesis GV70 Electric is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $132,800 versus $140,300 for the Genesis G80 EV, a $7,500 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Genesis G80 EV has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 520 km, 58 km further than the Genesis GV70 Electric's 462 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Genesis GV70 Electric accepts a peak DC charging rate of 350 kW versus 240 kW for the Genesis G80 EV. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Genesis GV70 Electric does 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds — 0.7 s quicker than the Genesis G80 EV's 4.9 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Genesis GV70 Electric better value than the Genesis G80 EV?
- On paper the Genesis GV70 Electric is $7,500 cheaper AND beats the Genesis G80 EV on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Genesis GV70 Electric
if…
- ✓ you want to save $7,500 on the sticker
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you regularly load it up (153 L more boot)
Choose the
Genesis G80 EV
if…
- ✓ maximum range matters (58 km further per charge)
- ✓ you match the profile: luxury sedan buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.