Within the realm of electrical sedans, you might not consider the Genesis Electrified G80 all that a lot. It is hardly a big-volume, mainstream automobile for Genesis and even the Hyundai Motor Group as an entire. However with some upgrades for 2026, the battery-powered G80 could also be extra value your consideration than ever.
Revealed at this 12 months’s Busan Worldwide Mobility Present (BIMOS) in South Korea, the up to date sedan has an extended wheelbase, a much bigger battery pack and extra niceties in and out.
Electrical G80 follows within the combustion model’s footsteps
The gas-powered Genesis G80 acquired a mid-cycle refresh final 12 months, and now it is time for the battery-powered mannequin to get most of the similar updates.
Anticipated to reach in the USA later this 12 months as a 2026 mannequin, the brand new Electrified G80 will seemingly boast an improved vary score in comparison with the present EPA estimate of 282 miles on a full cost.
Let’s begin with the technical stuff. The redesigned Electrified G80 has a 5.1-inch longer wheelbase in comparison with the outgoing mannequin (123.6 in versus 118.5 in), which allowed Genesis to stuff a barely bigger lithium-ion battery pack into the ground–95.4 kilowatt-hours versus the previous 87.2 kilowatt-hours unit.
Consequently, the vary score in its house market went up from 265 miles to 295 miles on a full cost, an 11% enchancment. The vary score (or another specifics, for that matter) isn’t but out there for the U.S. market, however making use of the identical 11% improve would end in a theoretical EPA vary of 313 miles. Take that with a grain of salt, although, at the very least till Genesis brings the up to date sedan stateside.
Regardless that the Korean automaker stated the wheelbase was elevated, it didn’t point out something concerning the size of the automobile. The outgoing mannequin is 197 inches lengthy, so logic dictates the up to date mannequin would measure 202.1 inches lengthy, however we’ll know extra when the EV formally involves the States.
The identical prolonged wheelbase that made extra room for a much bigger battery pack is liable for some further legroom for the rear passengers, who can now profit from plush VIP reclining seats with leg rests and a reminiscence characteristic. In the meantime, the brand new EasyClose system permits them to shut the doorways with a push of a button–similar to in a Rolls-Royce.
Up entrance, the previous 14.5-inch middle infotainment display screen is gone, and instead, there’s a brand new, 27-inch OLED show that mixes the gauge cluster and infotainment below a single piece of glass.
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Exterior, the corporate’s so-called G-Matrix Crest Grille has been barely redesigned, the headlights now characteristic one thing known as Micro Lens Array (MLA) expertise and there are new chrome particulars throughout the zero-emissions sedan. Dish-style 19-inch wheels are supplied as normal and the entrance bumper has additionally been barely tweaked, design-wise.
The facelifted Genesis Electrified G80 will go on sale in South Korea in August, with Europe, the USA and different world markets quickly to comply with. Pricing hasn’t been introduced but, however we count on the 2026 Electrified G80 to be barely costlier than the outgoing mannequin which begins at $75,625 (together with vacation spot).
