The new EV packs a 483-hp punch and blasts past its gasoline siblings.
Intoxicated by the exciting takeoffs it allows, we were gratuitous with Boost mode at the start of the drive but sobered up as we watched the Electrified GV70's indicated range dive at an alarming rate. Hooking up to an 800-volt DC fast-charger can restore roughly 60 miles in five minutes or take the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes, a.
A more relaxed right foot also ended our wrestling match with the electric GV70's steering wheel, which was riddled with torque steer during Boost mode's hard launches. Our focus on conserving electrons instead had us toggling through four brake-regen settings while using the steering-wheel-mounted paddles. The strongest option provided comfortable one-pedal driving, but we could barely differentiate between the middle two.
Inside, there's almost nothing that differentiates this Genesis as an EV, aside from the menus in its digital gauge cluster and wide infotainment display. We also wish Genesis would add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—the fact that they still require a cord is a bummer. Thankfully, opting for the EV doesn't require too many sacrifices. Interior and cargo space are virtually identical between ICE and electric, with the latter measure coming out to 29 cubic feet behind the rear seats for both. The two GV70 variants also have the same 3500-pound tow rating, but any trailering will substantially diminish range. The EV also has vehicle-to-load capability, so it can double as a small generator and supply up to 1.9 kW to power ancillary devices.
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