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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 😅

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.

Genesis makes nice products for me Alex.

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

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

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

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

17:14 FACT. spoken like a true hypermiler.

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.

Beautiful car but damn cars have gotten so expensive.

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

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

@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?

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

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.

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.

Love the Tur-ducken references, Alex!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

Embarrassing the crap out of the Lexus, for sure.

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

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

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

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.

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

The better tires than the GV60 are a big plus.

Shame, mileage is too low😩

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

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.

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.

wait... is this a hyundai?

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

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

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.

The front grill looks like crap.

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

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

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.