2023 Genesis GV60 Performance

An electrifying EV start.

- Miguel Cortina

Genesis will introduce its last new engine by internal combustion 2025, and the brand expects to sell only EVs by 2030. The GV60 is Genesis' first dedicated electric vehicle, and it directly previews that all-EV future. 

There are plenty of challenges when producing a first, but it seems like the GV60 was a walk in the park for Genesis. Despite its quirky styling, the compact SUV is roomy, supports charging speeds well exceeding the average, and-perhaps most important is fun to drive.

For an SUV that has Performance in its name, you'd expect it to deliver exactly that. The GV60 Performance does. With two electric motors (one in the front, the other in the rear) combining for 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, the GV60 is the most powerful Genesis today, and by a good margin. It gets more interesting: A green button on the steering wheel with the word "Boost" increases the horsepower to 483 for 10 seconds at a time, enabling hard launches. There is noticeable wheelspin initially, but once the tires hook up, your head will hit the headrest, and off you go.