Genesis will launch the GV80 EV we’ve been waiting for, but first a hybrid is coming soon

The luxury Genesis GV80 SUV is finally getting an EV variant. Genesis is launching the next-gen model as soon as next year. For the first time, it will be available as a hybrid. An all-new, fully electric GV80 is set to follow.

When is Genesis launching the GV80 EV?

Genesis has emerged as a dark horse in the luxury segment as the auto industry continues shifting toward electrification.

Although Genesis initially planned to launch all new vehicles exclusively as EVs, starting this year, that will no longer be the case.

Hyundai’s luxury brand will introduce a series of hybrids after it “overachieved” in the EV department. Genesis now plans to launch hybrids for as many models as possible, including the GV80. After sales of the midsize luxury SUV hit a new global record in the first half of 2024, Genesis is preparing to launch an updated model.

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According to South Korean blogger MotorsJason, the next-gen Genesis GV80 will debut in 2026 or 2027 with a new 2.5L hybrid variant.

Currently, the SUV is only available in 2.5-liter four-cylinder or twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 options. A hybrid variant will likely help boost the midsize SUV’s appeal even more.

Genesis will follow up with an all-new GV80 EV, which is expected to launch in 2028. The electric SUV will reportedly be built on Hyundai’s new eM platform, set to replace its current E-GMP.

Although details are slim at this point, Hyundai’s new EV platform is expected to boost range and charging speeds while cutting costs. It’s designed for vehicles of all sizes, from sedans to pickups. The platform will also underpin the upcoming ultra-luxury Genesis GV90.

At 4,940 mm long, 1,975 mm wide, and 1,715 mm tall, the Genesis GV80 is about the size of a BMW iX (4,952 mm long, 1,967 mm wide, and 1,695 mm tall) or slightly bigger than the Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan EV.

Genesis is also reportedly working on an electric G70 sports sedan. Like the GV80 EV, it likely won’t arrive until 2027 or 2028.

Can the Genesis GV80 EV compete with the BMW iX or upcoming Porsche Cayenne EV? Let us know what you think in the comments.

Source: TheKoreanCarBlog, MotorsJason