FAST FACTS | 2026 Genesis GV70
⚡ Power: 429 hp and 516 lb-ft from dual motors
🚀 Boost Mode: 483 hp on tap for short bursts
🔋 Battery: New 84-kWh pack improves efficiency for 2026
📡 Range: EPA-estimated 243 miles (20-inch wheels) or 263 miles (19-inch wheels)
📏 Cargo: Up to 57 cu ft with seats folded
🛋️ Cabin: Diamond-quilted Nappa leather with 27-inch display
🔌 Charging: 10–80% in under 20 minutes (ideal conditions)
🆕 Updates: Revised driver assist, bigger battery, NACS port
The Smoothest Transition to Electric You Can Buy
It’s rare for an automaker to build one of the best luxury vehicles in its class, swap out the gas-powered engine for an all-electric setup, and keep the momentum going. That’s exactly what Genesis has accomplished with the Electrified GV70. This high-end hauler's gorgeous styling and opulent interior only get better with the move to electric power.
For 2026, the Electrified GV70 received thoughtful tweaks that make an already impressive SUV even better, especially inside. Its cabin refinement continues to outclass pricier rivals, and while its internal-combustion roots keep it from challenging some EV competitors on pure range, that familiarity is actually a net positive in many ways. It's a premium SUV that feels instantly approachable, giving shoppers a smooth transition from fuel pumps to charger plugs without the culture shock that can come with ground-up EV designs.
Simply The Best Cabin In Its Class
You’d be hard-pressed to guess my top-tier Prestige tester cost at an MSRP of $76,845 after spending any time inside. Simply put, the GV70 offers a six-figure experience for everyone onboard, and the 2026 updates only reinforce its remarkable attention to detail.
The Prestige trim has diamond-quilted Nappa leather seats paired with beautifully stitched two-tone leather on the dash and door panels. As with many of its peers, ambient lighting boosts the mood at night, but Genesis goes a step further with glowing galactic clusters embedded in the wood-like armrest panels.
It’s functional, too. A 27-inch rectangular touchscreen panel now stretches across most of the dashboard, combining the gauge cluster and infotainment displays. Below it, an oval-shaped frame contains hard buttons and dials for accessing major functions, like tuning the stereo and adjusting the heating and cooling vents. A separate display atop the center console gives more in-depth climate controls, with the console itself housing a rotary shifter and an infotainment controller dial.
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Passenger room is generous, though taller riders may notice the slightly higher floor (necessary for the battery) pushing them a bit closer to the roofline. Cargo space is competitive at nearly 57 cubic feet of total storage available with the back seats folded.
And then there’s the quiet. The GV70 has always leaned into enhancing one’s calm, and the Electrified model tiptoes even further in a peaceful direction. There’s very little that can disrupt the stillness of the Genesis’ drive experience, with noise only creeping in if you mash the throttle and push cruising speeds above 80 mph, at which point the driver’s seat bolster autonomically hugs your kidneys as if to ask, "Are you sure?"
Better Assisted Driving Tech For 2026
The Electrified GV70 isn’t positioned as a sporty SUV, but there’s nothing keeping you from the occasional spirited burst behind the wheel.
Power stays the same as last year: 429 horses and 516 pound-feet of torque from its dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup. That’s more than enough to keep things lively on your commute, and if you want additional speed, the 10-second Boost feature accessible via a steering wheel button bumps output up to 483 horsepower (as long as you have more than 20 percent charge left).
Even with its focus on composed comfort, the GV70’s suspension tuning is still willing to accommodate a reasonable level of shenanigans should the mood strike. It's an all-around pleasure to pilot, especially for someone like me who doesn’t need their daily driver to double as a rocket ship.
Genesis has also improved its highway-drive assist, which combines lane centering and adaptive cruise control. The latter worked flawlessly during my testing, and the system was much better at determining whether my hands were actually on the wheel compared to previous iterations.
A Bigger Battery Means A Bit More Range
Mechanically, 2026’s most meaningful update to the Genesis SUV is a slightly larger battery, which grows almost 10 percent compared to last year. Its 84-kilowatt-hour rating is enough to give it an EPA-estimated 243 miles of range with the Prestige trim's 20-inch wheels and 263 miles for models equipped with 19-inch rollers.
It’s a modest improvement, but anything that pushes the Electrified GV70’s cruising capability further between charges is welcome. Riding on a converted ICE platform means range falls short of ground-up luxury EV SUVs like the BMW iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQE-Class, but those models also come with higher starting prices.
In colder weather, the Genesis returned 39 kWh per 100 miles, translating to 213 miles of total driving on a full battery. That’s not terrible with temps near freezing, but it’s nothing to rave about either. The GV70's strengths elsewhere make up for it, though.
One of those strengths is its extremely quick charging capability. Thanks to its 800-volt architecture, you can hit 80 percent charge from nearly empty in less than 20 minutes on a Level 3 plug under ideal conditions. For 2026, Genesis swaps its CCS plug for a NACS system, opening up Tesla Supercharger access (though these units typically cap charging speeds at a much slower 150 kilowatts due to their lower voltage).
For home charging: if you already have a CCS Level 2 charger, like me, you’ll need an adapter to top up the Genesis. You’ll also need a second adapter for non-Tesla DC fast-charging stations due to differences in plugs.
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I did encounter one charging issue. My test vehicle simply stopped charging overnight while plugged into my home station, tapping out at 76 percent and refusing to accept a charge from multiple Level 2 or Level 3 stations afterward. Genesis took the car back a few days later to reset its systems, but I’m still waiting for word on what caused the issue. It’s worth noting that this is the first charger-related issue I’ve had with an E-GMP car from Hyundai, Kia, or Genesis.
A Must-Drive For Luxury EV SUV Shoppers
I’m still happy to recommend the 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70, even if there may be a few bugs left to work out with the new NACS port charging system. It's easy on the eyes and features the kind of cabin accoutrements that wouldn’t feel out of place at twice the price. It's just as useful, and often more pleasant, than its gas-powered counterpart, and unless maximum possible range is your number-one priority, the Electrified GV70 deserves to be on your shortlist of all-electric family haulers.
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