Genesis Expands Electrified G80 Sales To Four More States

Genesis introduced the growth of Electrified G80 availability to 4 extra states (Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Virginia), which brings the full to 12 (along with Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah, and Washington). Nevertheless, we should be aware that the Electrified G80 is obtainable solely by choose retailers.

The South Korean model (a part of the Hyundai Motor Group) has the ambition to go all-electric by 2030. This yr, the corporate launched its first three BEVs – Genesis GV60, Genesis Electrified G80 and Genesis Electrified GV70. The primary one is E-GMP-based, whereas the opposite two make the most of E-GMP elements.

The Genesis Electrified G80 is an govt sedan, accessible “in a single totally appointed configuration,” which begins at an MSRP of $79,825. In addition to the all-electric powertrain, it additionally has lots of unique options that the gas-powered G80 doesn’t have.

“The signature crest grille has advanced with a singular G-Matrix sample incorporating an built-in charging port. Extra new options of the Electrified G80 embody unique 19” wheels and a singular rear bumper execution. The inside continues a extra sustainable eco-friendly leather-based and material together with accessible cast wooden trim all through the cabin

Electrified G80 brings a brand new exterior colour choice to the Genesis palette in Matira Blue and a brand new inside colour with Darkish Lagoon Inexperienced/Glacier White.”

On high of that, the Genesis Electrified G80 comes with three years of 30-minute complimentary charging periods at Electrify America places. Quick charging is, by the best way, a power of the automotive, as it may recharge from 10 to 80% state-of-charge (SOC) in 22 minutes (at the very least, utilizing a high-power, 800 V charger).

It will likely be very fascinating to see the gross sales stage for the Genesis Electrified G80, though it won’t be a straightforward trip contemplating the present competitors within the premium section and the truth that the electrical G80 is imported from South Korea (so no federal tax credit score eligibility).

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Genesis Electrified G80 specs:

over 500 km (311 miles) in line with NEDC
about 427 km (265 miles) based mostly on the Korean EV certification system
effectivity is 4.3 km/kWh when outfitted with 19-inch wheel
87.2 kWh battery
0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds
(based mostly on outcomes from Genesis R&D Heart testing in sport mode)
twin motor all-wheel drive (with DAS)
“Disconnector Actuator System (DAS) can even join or disconnect motor and drive shaft based mostly on totally different driving situations, enabling the car to change between RWD and AWD to cut back pointless energy loss and enhance effectivity”
system output: 272 kW (136 kW entrance and 136 kW rear) and 700 Nm of torque
quick charging: 10-80% in 22 minutes (at 800 V, high-power charger)
Automobile to Load (V2L) functionality as much as 3.6 kW