Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD

Overview

The 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD is a wolf in sheep's clothing, blending jaw-dropping performance with the opulent luxury Genesis is known for, all in a familiar SUV package. This isn't some quirky concept; it's a mainstream luxury crossover that just happens to be electric. Positioned against premium German rivals, its key selling point is offering a massive punch of power and tech without shouting about its green credentials. With a new price of around $66,950, it offers a potent dual-motor AWD system and a beautifully crafted cabin that feels a class above.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Electrified GV70 gets a slick mid-cycle refresh, borrowing heavily from its updated gas-powered sibling. The headline news is inside, where a stunning new 27-inch widescreen OLED display replaces the separate driver cluster and infotainment screen, creating a high-tech, seamless dashboard. The exterior gets a nip-and-tuck with a refined G-Matrix Crest grille and fresh wheel designs. While early models will retain the CCS port, expect a transition to the NACS (Tesla) charge port later in the year, future-proofing it for US owners.

Design & Exterior

The Electrified GV70 is a stunner, wrapping its advanced EV tech in the brand’s "Athletic Elegance" design. It avoids outlandish EV styling cues, instead opting for a muscular and sophisticated look defined by its signature two-line LED headlights and taillights. The electric version is distinguished by its inverted, sealed G-Matrix grille which cleverly hides the charge port. Measuring 185.6 inches long, 75.2 inches wide, and 64.2 inches tall, it has a powerful, planted stance that gives it serious road presence without being overly bulky.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside, and the GV70’s cabin wows with impeccable material quality and a driver-focused layout. The 2025 update brings the incredible 27-inch OLED screen, which absolutely dominates the dash and controls everything from navigation to climate. Passenger space is generous for five adults, with a premium and serene ambiance. Practicality is solid, offering 28.7 cubic feet of trunk space, which expands to 56.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Plus, a small but useful 0.9 cubic foot frunk is perfect for stashing charging cables or small bags.

Performance & Driving Experience

This thing is seriously quick. The dual PMSM motors provide standard all-wheel drive and a combined 516 lb-ft of torque. In normal driving, you get a healthy 429 horsepower, but hit the "Boost Mode" button on the steering wheel, and you unleash the full 483 horsepower for a ten-second burst. That's enough to launch this luxury SUV from 0-60 mph in just 4.0 seconds flat. The ride is buttery smooth and whisper-quiet, but it can also handle corners with confidence. Smart regenerative braking allows for true one-pedal driving, maximizing efficiency.

Range, Battery & Charging

Under the floor sits a 74 kWh usable battery pack. Based on Green Cars Compare's calculations, this delivers a practical real-world range of 232 miles, with an impressive efficiency of 3.14 mi/kWh. The GV70’s party piece is its 800V architecture, enabling it to slurp juice at up to 350 kW from a DC fast charger. That means you can go from 10-80% in a lightning-fast 18 minutes. For home charging via its CCS Type 1 port, the standard 10.9 kW on-board charger does the job. It also includes Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) to power your gear on the go.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Genesis packs the Electrified GV70 with a full suite of safety tech, earning it a coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It comes standard with the advanced Highway Driving Assist 2 system, which is one of the best in the business. This package includes smart adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, auto lane-change assist, and robust forward collision-avoidance. Blind-spot monitoring with a live camera feed in the instrument cluster, rear cross-traffic alert, and a surround-view monitor are also standard, leaving very little on the options list.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Genesis rolls out the red carpet for owners with some of the best coverage in the industry. The Electrified GV70 is backed by a 5-year/60,000-mile basic new vehicle warranty and an outstanding 10-year/100,000-mile warranty for the powertrain, which includes the battery and electric motors. On top of that, Genesis provides 3 years or 36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance and service valet, where they pick up your car for service and leave you a loaner. This comprehensive coverage provides fantastic peace of mind for new EV owners.