Used Genesis GV60 (Mk1, 2022-date): looks special inside and out
A full used buyer's guide on the all-electric Genesis GV60 that has been on sale in the UK since 2022
Verdict
Genesis hasn’t made much of an impression on the UK market so far, but the GV60 made a great impression on us when we ran an entry-level model for six months. It didn’t take us long to appreciate the time and effort that Genesis put in to make the car as easy to drive as possible, while appearing luxurious and special inside. With a truly premium feel, all of the latest driver-assistance systems and a brilliantly roomy cabin, this is a car that’s really easy to like. But just in case all of that isn’t quite enough to tempt you, the Genesis GV60’s bonnet badge looks suspiciously like a Bentley’s. So buy a Genesis and your neighbours will think you’re doing really well in life.
Along with its cousin Kia, Hyundai has made huge progress in the UK in recent years. It has moved steadily upmarket with a series of cars that offer quality, reliability and value, but perhaps the latter trait has been uppermost in the minds of buyers a bit too much. Aware of this, and taking its cue from Toyota (Lexus), Hyundai decided to launch the upmarket Genesis brand, which arrived in 2015. It would take another six years for Genesis to launch in the UK and Europe, with one of its early releases being the pure-electric GV60 compact SUV.
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This year marks half a decade since Genesis arrived in the UK, and it’s fair to say that brand awareness isn’t great, with many consumers unaware of this posh Hyundai’s existence. So, does the GV60 deserve a higher profile, or is it a model to miss?
History
We got our first glimpse of the GV60 in August 2021, and orders opened in the UK in March 2022. There was a choice of three variants: the 225bhp rear-wheel-drive Premium, the 314bhp all-wheel-drive Sport and the 429bhp all-wheel-drive Sport Plus. The latter featured a boost mode that gave a peak power output of 483bhp for up to 10 seconds, and all models featured a 77.4kWh battery that could be charged at a maximum rate of around 250kW.
Things ticked over until July 2025, when a facelifted GV60 went on sale, with a revised front end. The range was also rejigged, so that it now consisted of Pure, Sport and Performance editions, each of which had an 84kWh battery. The cabin was also overhauled, most obviously with a 27-inch touchscreen.
Which one should I buy?
You don’t need anything more than an entry-level GV60 (Premium or Pure), because this has all of the equipment you’re likely to need. However, if you’d prefer the security of all-wheel drive, you’ll need to buy a mid-range model.
Even the entry-level GV60s come with LED lighting throughout, high-beam assist, 19-inch alloys, electrically folding door mirrors, man-made leather trim, electric adjustment for the front seats, adaptive cruise control and a raft of driver-assistance systems. Also standard were a powered tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, a rear camera and dual-zone climate control.
The Sport didn’t add any equipment but featured 20-inch wheels instead, while the range toppers also had Nappa leather trim, electronically controlled suspension and suede for some interior trim (headlining, door inserts, sun visors and pillars).
Prices
The marketplace isn’t flooded with second-hand GV60s, but this is by far the most common Genesis on the used market, so there are enough examples to go round. Most of the GV60s for sale are Pure editions, while Sport Plus and Performance are the most unusual.
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Alternatives to the Genesis GV60
Under the skin, the GV60 shares much with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, both of which are much more readily available and very tough adversaries; they feel more sporting than the Genesis, which is more soothing to drive and also has a more luxurious cabin.
The Tesla Model Y is another readily available electric compact SUV with an impressive range and great charging infrastructure, while the Germans offer a raft of alternatives that are worthy of your consideration, including the Audi Q4 e-tron, Mercedes EQA and BMW iX1, plus the Volkswagen ID.4 and its sibling, the ID.5.
In addition, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is good to drive and well equipped, while the Nissan Ariya has an impressive cabin and is seriously refined.
On the road
The further up the range you buy, the more performance you get, but the overall driving experience doesn’t really differ. That’s because all GV60s are set up more for comfort than a sporty drive, but that doesn’t stop this stylish compact SUV from being enjoyable, because the steering is weighted nicely and the ride comfort is better than average. The trade-off is a bit more body roll in corners than you’ll find with most SUVs, but we reckon Genesis has judged things pretty well.
A tighter turning circle wouldn’t go amiss, but the highly adjustable (from lots to very little) regenerative braking gets a big thumbs up from us.
What to look for
Common faults
The GV60’s rarity makes it hard to establish any fault patterns. Reliability seems to be very good overall, but forums suggest that 12-volt battery drain and software issues are the most common issues.
Peace of mind
Everything is taken care of for the first five years, including the unlimited-mileage warranty, breakdown cover and access to courtesy cars. Software updates (including sat-nav) are also part of the deal.
On the range
Genesis claimed a range of up to 321 miles for the Premium, 292 miles for the Sport and 289 miles for the Sport Plus. The equivalent figures for the Pure, Sport and Performance are 348, 318 and 311 miles.
Hot stuff
The first high-performance GV60 Magmas are reaching showrooms now. This £75k edition has two motors to give 641bhp, a 164mph top speed and 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds.
Interior
Early GV60s had two 12.3-inch screens; newer cars are fitted with a 27-inch display. Both look impressive and the cabin materials are generally superb. The infotainment could be more intuitive, but the tech is mainly user-friendly, and there’s plenty of head and legroom for adults in the back. But the boot capacity could be better; there’s 432 litres, which can be expanded to 1,460 litres with the rear seats folded down.
Running costs
All GV60s need to be serviced every 12 months or 10,000 miles. The GV60 comes with a complimentary package that covers servicing for the first five years or 50,000 miles; it was standard and is transferable between owners. The earliest cars will emerge from this programme in a year or so, and a dealer we spoke to reckoned an annual service will cost around £400.
Rear-wheel-drive GV60s (Premium and Pure) sit in insurance groups 38-41, while Sport models are in groups 43-45. The Sport Plus is in groups 48-49 but its successor, the Performance edition, drops to group 46. Unsurprisingly, the high-performance Magma is in group 50.
Some early Premiums were priced below £50,000, but virtually all GV60s break this threshold so they’re liable for the £440 road tax expensive car supplement until their sixth birthdays.
Recalls
The GV60 has been recalled six times so far, the first in July 2022, because the electronic parking brake could release itself. A software update fixed things. Recall two came a year later, because the rear driveshafts could fail, leading to a loss of drive. New units were fitted.
Faulty seatbelt pre-tensioners led to the third recall, which was issued in August 2023, then in July there was a pair of recalls. One was because the integrated charging unit could fail, leading to the car failing to charge (a software update fixed things); the other recall was because of rear driveshaft failure (again). The most recent campaign was in January 2026, because the windscreen upper moulding could detach. A new moulding was the solution for this problem.
Driver Power owner satisfaction
With annual UK sales of just 1,200 or so, that means a mere one in almost 1,700 cars sold in the UK is a Genesis, so unsurprisingly the brand has never appeared in any of our Driver Power surveys.
A trawl of online forums suggests that owners are really impressed with their GV60s, which are reliable, well made and quick to charge, with a decent real-world range. But the limited dealer network causes some angst in terms of convenience and quality of service.
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