Genesis GV60 Review 2026: Price, specs & boot space

If you like to do things differently, the Genesis GV60 could be the electric car for you. There's a clear appeal to having a car delivered to your door, while its exclusivity means you're sure to get the neighbours talking. While the GV60 has bags of personality, it's not different for the sake of being different, building on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6's excellent foundations with a long range and impressive interior.

While the top-spec Genesis GV60 Performance (once called Sport Plus) has serious appeal thanks to its impressive performance, we reckon the GV60 Pure (previously named Premium) will tick a lot of boxes for a lot of buyers. It's quick enough, comfortable and very well-equipped, although its price tag is more expensive than the equivalent Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5.

And though a brand-new model might be appealing, it’s worth taking a look at used or nearly-new examples, too, because the GV60’s hefty depreciation means that you can save a fortune even on a car with just a few thousand miles. Plus, you'll still inherit the personal assistant service, and the servicing and warranty arrangements until the car is five years old.

If you're in the market for an electric SUV, you could do a lot worse than consider the Genesis GV60's platform sharers in the form of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. Its size also pitches it against the Volkswagen ID.5 and Ford Mustang Mach-E, while its premium price tag also brings the Volvo EC40, BMW iX1, Audi Q4 e-tron and Mercedes EQA into the fray.

Generally, the Genesis GV60 looks and feels exceptionally well finished. There are lots of soft-touch finishes, while the lounge-like interior of the GV60 Premium feels more John Lewis than Ikea. It's an inviting place to be.

Some of the switchgear, though, feels a tiny bit flimsy. It’s almost like it’s been lifted straight from a Kia or Hyundai (probably because it has). The door handles feel a bit low-rent, too: these details do matter in a premium car.

When it first went on sale, all Genesis GV60 models came with a pair of 12.3-inch digital displays. These look every bit as modern as you'd expect for an expensive electric car, with intuitive menu layouts, speedy responses and sharp graphics. You get no fewer than four USB-C ports, while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide access to apps on your phone.

As part of the 2025 facelift, these two 12.3-inch screens that sat side-by-side on the dashboard were traded in for a single massive 27-inch one-piece display. Now, this sounds impressive, but in reality, not much has changed. Yes, the piece of plastic that once separated the two screens has become part of the screen itself, but it doesn't add any functionality, and you can't really see it anyway as this portion off the screen is still obscured by the left-hand side of the steering wheel. The system's user-interface still works in much the same way, too.

The Genesis GV60 measures 4515mm in length, 1890mm in width and 1580mm in height. That means it’s actually quite a big car: probably a good 10% larger than you might expect from our photographs. But, as it’s been built on the same pure-electric platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, none of that space goes to waste in the cabin. The large, flat battery sits underneath the floor, meaning the GV60 gets a totally flat floor inside.

There are loads of useful little stowage areas, too, from the (relatively narrow) door bins to the cubby under the central armrest and some extra storage underneath that (aided by nets to prevent your possessions from flying around the cabin). Rather than a conventional glovebox, there’s a neat drawer that slides out. 

Rear passengers get dedicated cup holders built into their door panels, making up for the small door pockets further down. There's also an armrest that folds out of the middle seat with two further cup holders, just in case you're transporting particularly thirsty passengers.

In the back, two adults can sit in comfort, with plenty of legroom (even behind a tall driver or front-seat passenger). Headroom’s pretty good, too, although those over six foot will find their heads grazing the ceiling. You can squeeze a third person into the middle seat, although it’s on the narrow side. At least the aforementioned flat floor means there’ll be somewhere for them to put their feet.

A minor gripe is that the rear windows don't go down all the way, leaving you with a slightly uncomfortable angle if you like to lean an arm out when the weather's nice. That's compounded by the armrests on the rear door panels being a little lower than you'd find in other vehicles. It's not the end of the world by any means, but it was noticeable after spending a little bit of time in the back of the GV60.

At 432 litres, boot space in the Genesis GV60 is pretty good. It’s a very wide boot with a large opening, although it is quite high, something to bear in mind if you’re expecting to load heavy or bulky items. There’s a false floor with some extra storage underneath for keeping your cables, while there's also a compact 'frunk' providing some extra storage under the bonnet at the front.

Based on the same E-GMP platform as the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Genesis GV60 is available in two- or four-wheel drive form with a choice of three different power outputs.

Kicking the range off is the Genesis GV60 Pure (previously called Premium), which comes with a rear-mounted motor that delivers 229PS and maximum torque of 350Nm. It'll accelerate to 62mph in 7.8 seconds, which might not sound that sprightly by electric vehicle standards, but it's far from slow. It'll take off quite urgently when you hit the accelerator, with impressive performance up to 30 or 40mph. The punch tails off as you approach motorway speeds, but it's still going to feel pretty quick if you're trading in your petrol Kia Sportage.

The Genesis GV60 Sport adds an extra electric motor to the front axle. This means it's four-wheel drive, with a combined 318PS and 605Nm providing 0-62mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds. That's quicker than a Volkswagen Golf GTI.

For the ultimate in performance, though, the Genesis GV60 Performance (previously called Sport Plus) pairs an electric motor on each axle to produce 435PS under normal circumstances. However, this output can be boosted using a button on the steering wheel that deploys up to 490PS for a temporary 10-second period, making extremely light work of overtakes. Officially, this'll cover 0-62mph in just 4.0 seconds, which pitches the Genesis GV60 against even the quickest electric cars. It's also a lot of fun to play with when you find a quiet stretch of road.

When the Genesis GV60 first went on sale, all models came with a 77kWh battery, providing an official range of between 290 and 321 miles, depending on which variant you go for. The single-motor rear-wheel-drive GV60 was the most efficient, while the Sport Plus, was the least, especially if you made the most of its performance. 

When the car was facelifted in 2025, the names of the three versions were changed from Premium, Sport and Sport Plus to Pure, Sport and Performance, and each was given a bigger 84kWh battery (although no other powertrain alterations were made). This boosted the car's official range byna good slice: the Pure has a figure of 348 miles, the Sport's figure is 318 miles, while the Performance's is 311 miles.

Like with all EVs, though, what you actually get in the real world is likely to be significantly less, and will depend on a variety of factors. Cold weather will send your potential range plummeting, as will prolonged high-speed motorway runs.

The Genesis GV60 is one of the most relaxing, refined cars on the market today. Unless you're travelling really quickly, you're unlikely to notice any roar from the tyres or noise from the suspension working away. For the ultimate in Rolls-Royce-like refinement, the Genesis GV60 is available with an optional active noise cancellation system, which essentially turns its sound system into your favourite pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

The Genesis GV60 comes with all the usual safety kit you'd expect from a modern electric vehicle. This includes a Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system that can apply the brakes to prevent a crash (or at least reduce its severity). The Evasive Steering Assist can actively help turn the car away from a potential collision, too.

Eight airbags are fitted as standard, including a front centre airbag that deploys within 0.03 seconds of a side collision, preventing the driver from colliding with the front passenger.

The Genesis GV60 has been awarded five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests.

While Genesis is a relatively unknown brand in the UK, the GV60 shares much of its mechanical makeup with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. That's good news for reliability, because both brands are top-ten performers in the reliability standings of the latest HonestJohn.co.uk Satisfaction Index. And, with far fewer moving parts than a petrol or diesel model, electric vehicles are usually exceptionally reliable.

As part of the Genesis Care Plan, not only do you get the same generous five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty as Hyundai's products, but all servicing is also included for the first five years or 50,000 miles. During this period, Genesis will collect your car for any servicing or warranty work, meaning you won't have to visit a dealer. Roadside assistance is also provided for five years.

Insurance groups range from 38 to 49, which isn't exactly low. Unsurprisingly, the most affordable GV60 to insure is the least powerful one, the Genesis GV60 Pure (the earlier iteration, the mechanically identical Premium, is a couple of groups higher, oddly). It might be worth searching around for insurance quotes, even if you're a relatively experienced driver: the high price tag combined with the performance available means the Genesis GV60 might not be cheap to insure.

When the GV60 launched it had the benefit of zero-rate VED. No longer, sadly: since April 2025, EV buyers have been subject to VED costs just like everyone else. The £10 first-year rate isn’t going to make much difference, but the GV60’s high price tag means £620 for the five following years, due to the government’s luxury vehicle surcharge. Cars registered prior to April 2025 don’t have to pay the surcharge, but still get charged £195 a year now, rather than zero as previously.

It’s better news for company car users, since being an EV, the GV60 is rated at only 3% for Benefit-in-Kind tax. Running one as a company car will cost you literally thousands of pounds less every year than an equivalent petrol car.

When it first went on sale, the GV60 range was split into Premium, Sport, and Sport Plus trim lines. The first of these kicks off the range with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a heat pump, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment screen with CarPlay and Android Auto, an electric tailgate, smart cruise control with stop and start, a heated and electrically adjustable steering wheel, and a leatherette dashboard covering with aluminium interior trim accents.

The Sport version comes with the twin-motor 318PS drivetrain and goes an inch larger on the alloy wheels, but is otherwise similarly equipped. Sport Plus gets the top 490PS powertrain setup and gets even larger 21-inch alloys, plus an electronic limited-slip differential, electronically controlled suspension, Nappa leather seats, and metal pedal trims.

The car was facelifted in 2025, when the versions on offer became known as Pure, Sport and Performance. The powertrain of each remained largely unchanged, except for the upgrade of the 77kWh battery to an 84kWh version across the range.

The differences in equipment levels between the three stayed pretty much the same, too, although a couple of additional items were provided as standard on all versions. These include the impressive 27.0-inch infotainment screen, and a wireless phone charger.