GENESIS GV60 VS. TESLA MODEL Y

The Tesla Model Y SUV is the best-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. and is quickly finding success overseas as well. But with a current starting price of $67,190, the Model Y leaves room for competitors to undercut it. Not surprisingly, that’s exactly what Genesis hopes to do with its all-new GV60.

Just like the Model Y, Genesis’ GV60 is a small SUV and boasts dual electric motors for strong performance and a tech-laden interior. Starting at $60,385, the GV60 has a solid price advantage over the Tesla. Does this upstart EV have what it takes to outperform the well-established Model Y? Car experts compared them to find out which is the better buy.

RANGE & CHARGING

Tesla sells two versions of the 2022 Model Y. The Long Range provides an EPA-estimated 330 miles on a full charge, which is one of the longest distances for an electric SUV. The higher-horsepower Performance model gets a respectable 303-mile estimate. However, in real-world standardized range testing, the Model Y came up a little short of its EPA range estimates.

Genesis has a two-version lineup for the GV60 as well: Advanced and Performance. The GV60′s EPA estimates are lower than the Model Y’s: 248 miles for the Advanced trim and 235 miles for the Performance. Although when tested the Performance model, it outperformed its estimate and went 274 miles.

Essentially, real-world driving is closer than it looks. But Tesla’s vast Supercharger fast-charging network gives it the win because it provides more public charging stations for both out-of-town and in-town charging needs. The GV60 has the ability to charge quicker, but few charging stations can support that speed and are from various third-party companies.

Winner: Tesla Model Y

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