Genesis G80 electrified model exterior.
A large sedan has finally appeared in the domestic electric vehicle market, where small and medium-sized cars were dominant. Hyundai Motor Group's luxury brand, the Genesis G80, opened the door to the era of premium electric sedans. The G80 electric vehicle is expected to undergo a major shift in the premium electric vehicle market, which was dominated by Tesla.
I met the Genesis G80 electrified model at a test drive event held on the 7th at Starfield in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do. I drove the G80 for a round-trip 70km to Midas Hotel in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do.
As the Genesis brand's first electric vehicle model, the G80 electric vehicle presented the answer to the 'luxury electric vehicle' that Genesis aims. The vehicle design is not much different from that of the G80 internal combustion model, but it is characterized by the application of a grille and wheels designed exclusively for electric vehicles.
As it is an electric car, there was no vehicle noise or wind noise when driving. If the air conditioner or radio had not been turned on, it would have been difficult to tell if the engine had started.
In the G80 electric vehicle, motors with a maximum output of 136kW and a maximum torque of 350Nm are applied to the front and rear wheels, respectively. The combined maximum output is 272kW (about 370PS) and the combined maximum torque is 700Nm (71.4kgf·m). It takes 4.9 seconds (in Sport mode) from 0 to 100 km/h (zero to 100).
The combined fuel efficiency revealed by Genesis is 4.3 km/kWh based on 19-inch tires. However, in actual driving, the fuel consumption was up to 6.1 km/kWh. It boasted superior energy efficiency than the Tesla S (4.3 km/kWh) and the Porsche Taycan (2.9 km/kWh).
The handle was also satisfactory. In the case of the Kia K9, which I recently test drove, I was concerned that the handle with a light brown finish would get "stained". On the other hand, the G80 reduces the burden on the hands by processing the parts touched by the hand in black.
The charging port is located in the radiator grille in front of the driver's seat. The Ioniq 5 is located in the fuel port, so you have to charge it after parking it in the rear. For G80, the vehicle must come out in reverse after parking in front. This is an area that may differ from driver to driver.
Like a luxury sedan, the G80 has ample rear seat legroom. Even a 182 cm adult man sits in the back seat of the passenger seat, leaving plenty of knee room. Headroom was also sufficient.
The monitor provided behind the driver's and front passenger's seats allows you to check driving conditions and enjoy various contents.
Fast charging time is one of its features. The G80 electric car can be charged to 80% in 22 minutes for basic charging. The driving range after one full charge is up to 427 km. It is equivalent to 429 km of the Ioniq 5. Even though the G80 electric car is a large sedan with a large body, it has secured considerable mileage.
However, the downside is the driver's and front passenger's windows. In the windows on both sides where the side mirrors are located, there was a thin 'bar', which is hard to see in today's vehicles, and it obscured the view. The side mirror is equipped with a camera so that when changing lanes, you can check the approach of the vehicle behind you on the dashboard.
The price of the G80 electric car is 82.81 million won. After reflecting the electric vehicle tax benefit, an individual consumption tax of 3.5% was applied. Depending on the government and local government subsidies, the actual purchase price may be lower.
