YET ANOTHER CAR HAS joined the growing list of electric vehicles (EVs) available to Australian buyers (but as seems to be the norm, at a price that most will not be able to afford).
Genesis Motors Australia has announced the first-ever Electrified G80 luxury sedan.
The EV G80 AWD will provide a refined, zero-emission range halo model, sitting above G80 3.5T AWD Luxury Pack, while setting a new standard for luxurious electric sedans.
The new G80 features a twin motor AWD system that provides 272kW (from dual 136kW front/rear motors) and an instantaneous 700Nm of torque, to propel the luxury four-door from rest to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds in near-silent refinement.
An 87.2kWh battery offers up to 520km of long-distance touring range and can charge from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 22 minutes when plugged into a 350kW DC fast charger.
The G80 EV wraps this advanced technology in a striking large sedan that embodies the audacious, progressive and distinctly Korean Genesis brand DNA to deliver athletic elegance.
The electric G80 will provide unprecedented luxury in a single, highly equipped grade that is set to launch locally in September along with the dedicated electric GV60 and Electrified GV70.
“The introduction of the sophisticated Electrified G80, along with Electrified GV70 and our GV60, sees Genesis transition into the future with electrification as a core brand pillar,” Head of Genesis Motors Australia, Connal Yan said.
“Electrified G80 builds on the renowned luxury and appeal of G80 with its refined, zero-emission battery-electric performance, long-range and ultra-rapid charging to create a fitting range flagship,” he said.
Electrified G80 Model Range
Electrified G80 will be offered in one highly equipped ‘Luxury Package’ grade, priced from $145,000 (plus on road costs). Matte or “exclusive” paint adds $2000.