Video Summary
The Genesis Electrified G80 is an electric version of the G80 limousine and competes with the Tesla Model S, Mercedes-Benz EQE, and Porsche Taycan.Priced at around $150,000 AUD, it will be available in one specification. There are eight external colors to pick from, including one unique color just for the electric vehicle and two matte colors. The design looks almost identical to the G80. Upfront, the grill is closed off with gaps for cooling the motors. It also includes a charger hidden behind a port. The rest of the battery cooling feeds in down low.
The side has 19-inch alloy wheels, designed with many spokes, which might be difficult to clean. Tires are a 45 profile which contributes to a smoother ride. A camera system interacts with adaptive dampers to smooth the ride based on what is coming up on the road. Side stripe things act as an indicator too. Wing mirrors are body-colored with black down below and a built-in camera. The roof features solar panels that take up the entire space and can provide around 800-watt hours per day for auxiliary cooling. The twin stripe design carries over to the rear taillights which are full LED.
The inside of the Electrified G80 is high-quality. There are two USB-A chargers and a wireless charger up front, along with 12-volt charger. Also, the storage in the center console is pretty spacious. Comfort features include dual-zone automatic climate control and heated seats, as well as a heated steering wheel. You can also access multiple electrical adjustments. The screen in front of the driver utilizes a 3D option. You also have Ergo-Motion seat driver adjustments as well. As to practicality, rear seating offers decent knee room and foot space. Controls are also included for the rear seats.
Safety tech consists of autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian, cyclist detection, junction assist, evasive steering assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, semi-autonomous steering, front, and rear parking sensors, and a 360 camera.
The dual-motor set-up produces 272 kilowatts of power and 700 Newton-meters of torque. The all-wheel-drive setup contains a 136-kilowatt motor on both axles. The acceleration is steady and the ride is silent. The test 0-100 km/h time was 4.36 sec. The car has regenerative modes that can be accessed with the paddle shifters. A Tesla one-pedal system actuates the brakes to hold the car.
It has 500 km claimed range. You can use the vehicle’s electricity to power something else with a 3.6-kilowatt output plug.
