Electrified Genesis GV70 introduced outside Korea

FOLLOWING the launch of the Genesis GV70 SUV last year, an electrified version is now being introduced in selected markets outside its home market and will be made at the Hyundai Motor Group’s factory in Alabama, USA from next month.

It will be the first Genesis model to be built in the USA and the first-ever Genesis production to take place outside South Korea.

The Electrified GV70, as it is referred to, shares the same design based as the GV70.

The interior is inspired by the “Beauty of White Space” interior design concept and uses a variety of eco-friendly high quality materials for sustainable luxury.

While details of the powertrain for export models is not being revealed yet, the Electrified GV70 is claimed to have a maximum range of over 500km with a fully charged battery packs.

Genesis’ application of a 400V/800V multirapid charging system will allow drivers to utilise various forms of charging infrastructure. The multi-rapid charging system enables fast and stable charging by raising the voltage supplied by typical chargers from 400V to 800V. The technology is optimised for the vehicle’s system, thanks to the model’s driving motors and inverters.

Owners can use the 800V rapid charging system to utilise both 400V and 800V charging infrastructure without the need for an additional converter.

The addition of 350 kW rapid charging enables recharging from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes, it is claimed.

Like other battery electric models in the Hyundai Motor Group range, the Electrified also has a V2L (Vehicle to Load) feature that supports a 3.6 kW supply. This is higher than the power supply in the average home and can supply electricity from the vehicle to power various appliances.

A Disconnector Actuator System can automatically connect or disconnect the motor and driveshaft, depending on surface and driving conditions. Such conditions include vehicle speed and driving mode, enabling seamless switching between 2WD and AWD, reducing unnecessary power loss while increasing efficiency.

Genesis engineers have also developed ANC-R (Active Noise Control-Road) technology to give a comfortable driving experience.

The technology significantly reduces the level of noise by measuring and analysing road noises utilising 4 sensors and 8 microphones and simultaneously creating sounds at opposite phases to cancel out undesirable noises.

Production of the Electrified GV70 in America, alongside other Hyundai EV models, is timely as the market for such vehicles is growing at a rapid pace.

Analysts expect the total volume to reach 7.2 million units by the end of this decade and 12.5 million units in 2040.