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GenesisGV60

Genesis on a dedicated EV platform, with a crystal sphere where the lever was.

Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0

The story

A defining chapter in Genesis history.

Explore the ideas, engineering and context that shaped the Genesis GV60, then continue into its specifications and place in the marque's lineage.

Genesis GV60 JW1 SDS II Monstera Green Glacier White Two-tone

Origins

The GV60 was the first Genesis designed as an electric car rather than adapted into one. It uses Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP architecture, shared with the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, with a rear motor driving the rear wheels or dual motors for all-wheel drive, through a single-speed reduction gear.

Genesis GV60 JW1 SDS II Monstera Green Glacier White Two-tone · Damian B Oh · CC BY-SA 4.0

Design and engineering

Jung Myung-jin's body is a compact coupe-roofed SUV, softer and rounder than the rest of the range, which sets it apart in a lineup otherwise defined by hard creases. Inside, the party trick is a crystal sphere that rotates to reveal the drive selector when the car is started; more usefully, the platform's 800-volt electrical system supports very fast charging and lets the car power external equipment.

Genesis GV60 1X7A5761 · Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0

In production

Genesis also offered facial recognition and fingerprint entry, allowing owners to drive without a key. Built at Ulsan since 2021, it reached North America for the 2023 model year.

Genesis GV60 · Damian B Oh · CC BY-SA 4.0

At a glance