Battery size: 90 kWh
Miles per kWh: 3.4
E-Rating™: B
Max charge rate: 350 kW
Range: 354 miles
Introduction and model history
Right, before we talk about the Genesis G80, let’s refresh ourselves on who Genesis is. Genesis is a posh, luxury Korean brand that’s sister to Hyundai and Kia. They’re all part of the same group, but basically Genesis is to Hyundai what Lexus is to Toyota. The G80 is the top-of-the-range model, and after a 2025 facelift it now measures 5.13m long and is a full-sized limo that’ll compete with the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class.
The first Genesis Electrified G80 arrived in 2021, but the 2025 facelift brought a slightly bigger, 90kWh usable battery that upped the WLTP range from 323- to 354 miles. It also gained an extended wheelbase and additional comforts in the rear seats, to really make sure that it had the electric limo class sewn up.
I spent some time driving it in the UK and found it to be a supremely comfortable, lavish way of getting around – and I can absolutely see why you would opt for the Bentley-ish styling of the electric Genesis G80 over the BMW i7, Mercedes EQS or Volvo ES90. The sound system is absolutely brilliant, too, and there are some compelling ownership perks to buying a Genesis, so read on to find out all about it.
Range, battery and charging
As of the 2025 update, the Genesis Electrified G80 uses a 90 kWh usable (94.5 kWh total) lithium-ion NMC battery delivering a WLTP combined range of 354 miles. I was seeing around 290 miles to a charge in mixed, warm weather driving including a fair bit of time on the motorway, although I’d estimate that cold weather will see that drop to around 230 miles.
Max DC charging speed is 187 kW, which is okay-ish, and will deliver a 10-80% charge in around 25 minutes despite the hefty battery capacity. It’s just a bit disappointing that the G80 doesn’t manage even faster charging than that, as it gets an 800V charging system – rather like the Polestar 3 and Audi A6 - all of which have faster charging. There are also others that go further to a charge, including the Polestar 3, Volvo ES90 and Merc EQS, which I suspect will be a big issue for a lot of buyers who will be looking for the maximum possible range and charging convenience.
The G80 does get vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, which allows you to charge an electric device from the car’s high voltage battery - so that you can get your chauffeur to boil a kettle and have your coffee-to-go ready for when you get back to the car. Although it is optional, which seems miserly on a car of this level given that an MG4 gets V2L as standard…
The CCS and Type 2 charging sockets that the Genesis uses are the standard socket types used by all EVs, and will be compatible with almost all public charging points. The sockets are in the nose of the car, though, which I find less convenient as I prefer to reverse into a space, and find having the socket on the rear wing of the car most convenient for most chargers.
Practicality and boot space
With the 2025 update the Electrified G80 is only offered in the extended wheelbase form in the UK, giving more rear legroom and comfort. It is a cushy delight in the back there, too. You can stretch your legs out, the seats will massage you, warm you or cool you, and you have full control of the sound system if you wish. It really is a good option for a ‘proper’ VIP chauffeur’s car, if that’s the sort of thing you’re after.
It's a very lovely place to be, in the front of the Genesis Electrified G80, too. The materials all feel good, there’s a happy mix of touchscreen functionality and real buttons, and it’s all pretty simple to understand. I wouldn’t say that it’s got quite the wow factor and outright perceived quality of the BMW i7, but the G80 is nonetheless a really smart place to be, and you feel pretty smug with your massage seats, soft leather upholstery, real wood trim and fancy ambient lighting.
That said, you only get 354 litres of boot space, which is significantly less than the BMW i5 – never mind the BMW i7, so the Genesis is definitely not ideal if you think you’re going to need to carry multiple big suitcases. The rear seats fold 40/20/40 when the Executive Pack is fitted, but it’s definitely going to ruin the VIP-vibe if you have to ask your client to sit with their suitcase next to them in the back seats…
Interior, design/styling and technology
The updated Genesis Electrified G80 (I still can’t get over how clunky that name is…) you get a sweeping 27-inch panoramic touchscreen display that Genesis calls the Connected Car Integrated Cockpit (CCIC) display. It integrates all of your important driver info behind the wheel, as well as the infotainment in a central touchscreen readout, and it looks really smart while also being pretty easy to use. It’s actually bit more intuitive than the Hyperscreen system in the Mercedes EQS, I’d say. Naturally, you get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat-nav with intelligent charger search function, over-the-air software updates and voice command that works most of the time…
The driving position in the G80 is comfortable, and the cabin incredibly hushed – as you’d expect. There’s also a standard head-up display and 17 speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system, which is one of the best sound systems I’ve experienced in a car! I absolutely love it. Turn that bass up and put the dance tunes on, or enjoy being able to here the nuances in your favourite classical tracks… I enjoy both, and the G80’s B&O sound system was just epic regardless of which musical mood I was in.
Safety kit includes a full suite of driver-assistance systems that have helped to earn the electric G80 five stars in Euro NCAP.
Motors, performance and handling
The electric Genesis G80 gets dual electric motors that deliver active all-wheel drive, (front and rear) driving all-wheel-drive, producing 370 hp and giving a 0-62 mph time of 5.1 seconds. Acceleration is brisk, then, to say the least! It doesn’t feel brutally fast, like the BMW i5 M50 does, but that’s not what the G80 is about. It’s all about being punchy without disturbing the luxurious peace that you’re enjoying, which is exactly what it does. The brake pedal response is also great for ultra-smooth chauffeuring around town, too; you don’t want to jostle your VIPs, after all.
More than anything, the Genesis Electrified G80 is a supremely comfortable and refined way to travel. The ride is cushy without being too wallowy, and this is a supremely capable motorway car if you’ve got a lot of miles to cover. Sure, the steering feels quite detached and there are others that balance similar comfort levels with a bit more handling pizzaz – chiefly the BMW i7 and Mercedes EQS. But if your priorities are relaxed luxury rather than sporty driving, and plenty of top-end equipment for a very competitive price, the G80 shines.
Running costs and pricing
The Electrified G80 is only available in one trim in the UK. Call the Dynamic trim (which seems ironic for a car that isn’t intended to be terribly dynamic in the traditional sense) the Genesis costs well under £80,000 on list price, which is tens of thousands less than an equivalent spec Merc EQS or BMW i7 will cost, although you could consider slightly smaller and less limo-like BMW i5, Audi A6 e-tron and Mercedes EQE for similar money. Or even an entry-level Porsche Taycan or Audi e-tron GT, if you’re looking for a car that you want to drive rather than be driven in. Whatever you compare it to, the G80 gives you a lot of luxury kit for the money.
This being a big EV, running costs will be fairly high in terms of tyres and insurance, although if you can charge at home than your fuel costs should still be very manageable.
In truth, the Genesis Electrified G80 will be almost exclusively leased or bought as a company vehicle, and it will live- or die on the deals that businesses can get. Those monthly lease costs will be everything to its success.
Verdict
The 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 is a car that makes you feel incredibly smug. Full of cushy luxuries, yet understated enough to not draw unwanted attention, it’s got all the hallmarks of the kind of car that someone with both money- and taste would opt for. It will, of course, find homes primarily as a director’s company car or a chauffeur vehicle for hire, but that means extremely high expectations. In the way it drives, and in the comfort it offers inside, it meets those expectations. But boot capacity, range and charging convenience will be equally critical to these buyers, so it’s a shame that the Genesis lags behind on those key aspects.
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