The 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 defines contemporary luxury and has a battery-electric driving range of 282 miles

Table of Contents

Luxury Class Electric Sedans
Pricing
Safety Ratings
Charging
Ride and Handling
Performance
Interior Function
5 Good Things to Know
Why Buy the 2024 Genesis Electrified G80
Specifications

BY MARK MAYNARD

I have never bought a vehicle solely for its paint color, but the Matira Blue paint of the 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 sedan would be a deal closer. This striking deep green-blue hue triggered a heartbeat for my favorite deep blue-green Crayola Crayon (now retired), and as James Taylor sings on “Sweet Baby James” — “Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose.”

Genesis says its Matira Blue is a hue of sustainable luxury. The optional paint color ($650), exclusive for the Electrified G80, is named after the Matira Beach of Bora Bora. A special paint pigment creates a palette of cobalt blue, emerald blue, and turquoise, which varies depending on the angle of view. In some lights, the car looks dark green; in others, it shows bluer.

For 2024, Genesis owns this special color that stands out on the highwayscape. But the so-called sustainable greens and blues are emerging as choices on various new electric vehicles. The electric 2024 Honda Prologue, for example, has North Shore Pearl, and there is a choice of Emerald Lake on the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq.

Luxury Class Electric Sedans

The Genesis Electrified G80 sedan is a full battery-electric executive-class sedan with a driving range of 282 miles. It competes in a slim segment of luxury BEV cars, including the Mercedes-Benz EQE, BMW i5, Lucid Air, and Porsche Taycan with more choices on the way, including the $340,000 Cadillac Celestiq.

Genesis also has battery-electric versions for its SUVs, including the compact-class GV60 ($52,000) and the midsize GV70 ($66,450)  .

At the 2023 L.A. Auto Show, Genesis showed the 2025 GV80 Coupe and new 2025 GV80 SUV, with turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V-6 powertrains. The brand also revealed a battery-electric four-seat concept convertible called the Genesis X Convertible.

2024 Genesis Electrified G80 Pricing

The Genesis Electrified G80 went on sale in 2021 as a 2022 model. For 2024, Genesis has added a second trim level, Advanced, which dropped last year’s starting price by $5,380 for what was the sole trim choice of Prestige.

The 2024 Electrified G80 Advance starts at $75,625 and the Prestige at $80,375; retail pricing includes the $1,250 freight charge from Ulsan, Korea. My Prestige tester had one option for Matira Blue paint, $650, for a total of $81,025.

To date, electrified Genesis vehicles are on sale in 33 states.

Genesis provides a comprehensive warranty package (highlighted in the specs box below). Among the coverages is a Concierge to arrange vehicle test drives at home and a Service Valet. For scheduled maintenance appointments, the valet service will schedule a pickup of your Genesis, leave a loaner vehicle, and return your car after servicing.

Check current Electrified G80 pricing here. And find special offers here.

No EV Incentives

Because the Electrified G80 has a starting MSRP over $55,000 and the car is not built in the U.S., it is not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules of the Inflation Reduction Act. But neither are the competing BEVs.

Unlike many new electric vehicles built on a “skateboard” electric platform, the Electrified G80 uses the same architecture as the gas-powered G80.

The specs box below shows the long list of standard and Prestige features.

Genesis G80 Safety Ratings

The 2024 Genesis G80 and Electrified G80 earned the Top Safety Pick+ recognition. The G80 sedans join the Genesis SUV lineup of GV60, GV70, Electrified GV70, and GV80 with top honors in safety.

To qualify as an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ a vehicle must earn:

• Good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, updated side, and original moderate overlap front tests;
• Acceptable or good headlights standard across all trims;
• Advanced or superior ratings for front crash prevention in daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations must be available.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not rated the 2023 Electrified G80. However, all gasoline-powered versions of the G80 received the top five-star rating.

Charging the Electrified G80

Charging on my home 240-volt Level 2 system packed in 295 miles of range, which dropped immediately to 288 when I began driving and settled at 282 miles. The range maintained a measured pace of discharge, whether interstate cruising or around town.

To help bring power to the people, the G80 has a 400V/800V rapid multi-charging system. Genesis explains that the car’s driving motor and inverter can boost the voltage from 400 to 800 volts. That is a more optimized level for the system and provides a more stable charge. This system means owners can use an 800V rapid charging system without needing an additional converter and a 400V charger.

The charging door is in the grille’s upper right corner and is invisible when closed. Inside the charging door are lights showing the state of charge.

Charging Times

Charging from 10 percent to 100 percent would take 7 hours and 22 minutes on a 240-volt Level II charger or 22 minutes when using a 350kW rapid charger. With a charger at home, I had no range anxiety, and topping off took less than 2 hours when there were a hundred miles of reserve. I also have home solar, so my charge time is less critical.

Public charging for vacation or distance travel still needs to be improved. It is common to find dirty chargers, non-functioning chargers, and the nasty time-of-day upcharge fees. Scoundrels!

The standard 10.9 kW onboard charger has ultra-fast capability.

If you are traveling to visit a friend and need to plug into an AC 110-volt outlet, a full recharge would take 80 hours. However, few EV drivers put themselves in such a situation.

Free Public Charging and V2L

The Electrified G80 is also a survival tool. An electrical Vehicle to Load feature — V2L — lets owners plug into 3.6 kW of battery power, which Genesis says is higher than average household power. The unique adapter cable plugs into the charging port and lets owners use small electric appliances, device chargers, and more outside the vehicle.

Genesis Motor America has partnered with Electrify America to give owners three years of free 30-minute charging sessions from the vehicle purchase date. Utilizing Genesis Connected Services and the Electrify America mobile apps, owners of the GV60, Electrified GV70, and Electrified G80 can locate and access fast charging stations while on the road.

Owners can use Genesis Home to find a top-rated residential AC EV charger, solar panels, and energy storage systems for charging at home. Genesis Home collaborates with Electrify America to provide home charging options.

G80 AWD Ride and Handling

Genesis designers refer to the exterior G80 styling as “Athletic Elegance,” and it is a thoroughly modern translation. At 16.4 feet long, the sedan has a commanding stance and sits attractively on its wheels — contemporary by any definition.

The Electrified G80 is smooth and quiet on the road and a soaring bomber at speed on the highway. The ride quality is cushioned and quiet from Michelin Primacy Tour all-season tires — and the rubber reacts quickly for controlled evasive maneuvers. The 19-inch tires have staggered widths front and rear, 245/45 front and 275/40 rear.

The turning circle of 38.1 feet is about as tight as it gets for a big sedan, and it is a shorter arc than many midsize sedans. But there isn’t much steering feel.

A curb weight of 5,038 pounds is hefty, but it does not feel ponderous. It is most noticeable when transitioning driveways, speed bumps, and side-to-side jostling. A significant portion of the curb weight is the 1,204-pound battery, but the total weight is not outrageous compared to the 4,508-pound gasoline G80 V-6.

Keeping the even keel is the four-wheel multilink suspension that is electronically controlled with a Road Preview feature. A forward-facing camera watches road irregularities and magically manipulates the active suspension for up-and-down control. This system isn’t magic, but it magically seems to counteract the jolts of potholed streets. The svelte ride quality is not common to all electronic suspensions. Here’s an explainer.

Electrified G80 Performance

Cracking the whip on a cabin of four adults means never having to say you are sorry for making passengers sit up and hold on.

Acceleration in Sport mode should easily achieve 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.9 seconds, per Genesis. I typically drove in Comfort mode, which feels tuned to stretch the battery range, but I just mashed the pedal a little harder when I wanted stronger acceleration. I preferred Sport mode around town for its quicker response, and in heavy commuting traffic, Sport helps to hold my position and thwart those who might dive in front. The one-speed transmission smoothly does its job, lacking nothing in performance; I quickly forgot about stepped shifts.

Depending on the driving conditions, an all-wheel-drive Disconnector Actuator System (DAS) will switch between rear-wheel drive and AWD to reduce power loss.

I especially like the one-pedal driving provided by regenerative braking. The driver can use the accelerator to slow the G80 to a stop. Paddle shifters at the steering wheel can increase or decrease the regen force.

Driver-Assist Systems

The Genesis G80 is fully functional for Level 2, hands-on-the-wheel semi-autonomous driver assistance. In my testing, the array of advanced technologies kept the G80 accurately centered in the lane without crossing the lines or the highway Botts dots. However, driving into low sunshine can cause disruptions as the sight sensors struggle with washed-out road surface white lines, light-colored concrete, and even when alongside 18-wheel semis with white trailers.

The Highway Drive Assist system begins with the GPS-enabled smart cruise control with stop and go and layers in:

• Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist;
• Rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist;
• Lane-keeping assist with road-edge and lane-following assist;
• Forward collision assist;
• Forward-attention and driver-attention alerts.

These driver-assist systems take time for the uninitiated to find their comfort level. The support is an all-seeing set of eyes that is of value in the crammed daily commuting traffic, especially in narrow construction areas. I now activate steering assist in HDA as a distraction-avoidance safeguard.

G80 Interior Function

I have tested Euro luxury sedans so loaded with advanced technologies that I did not know if I was smart enough to figure out how to use them. The Electrified Genesis G80 has all the advanced tech in those competing luxury sedans, but the Genesis presentation of technologies does not require an advanced degree to use and activate. The electronic controls are simply presented, making it almost effortless for the novice to figure it out in minutes. Genesis elevates its drivers without confounding them.

The rest of the G80 interior is luxuriously rewarding but not precious in its presentation. Think Audi, not Lincoln.

Driver controls are well organized, and the designers resisted gimmicky electronic, dazzly features that quickly become passe. Sightlines are unhindered at the side mirrors and out the back glass.

For me, nothing says luxury like door cinchers. This classy feature is part of the Prestige package, and the closing function removes the slam. Just pull the door to the entry, and the closer does the rest.

Because this is an “executive” car class, the cabin has 2 inches more shoulder room (58.3 in.) than the midsize Genesis G70 sedan. Those 2 inches are welcome room to spread out for big and tall drivers. And the cross-cabin width makes it much easier for designers to put everything in order. Headroom is tall at 40.3 inches.

The traffic-calmed cabin is due in part to Active Noise Control-Road. This piece of technology significantly reduces the noise level by measuring and analyzing road noises and simultaneously creating sound waves of the opposite frequency.

Back Seat and Trunk Space

Rear legroom of 35.9 inches is comfortable for 6-foot passengers, with good headroom of 36.6 inches.

With the G80’s armload of standard equipment, I’d also like door-lock sensors in the rear doors. It’s a one-step maneuver when unloading children or bags of groceries that doesn’t require reaching for the front door sensor to lock or unlock.

The rear seatbacks do not fold because of the battery storage slightly intrudes behind the back seat. Trunk space is cropped to 10.8 cubic feet (down 2 cu.ft. from the gas G80), but there is a ski pass-through. Overall, trunk space is still a bit more than in the G70 sedan and plenty for a couple’s getaway luggage.

5 Good Things to Know about the Electrified G80

Regenerative brake wiping

 Using the e-pedal driving function is an asset for the driver, but continued use without much use of the brakes introduces brake-disc rust and glazing. To counteract the buildup, the regen paddles can be brought to zero force for the brakes to be prominently used, which will polish the discs. Do this process every so often to clean the brake discs.

Emergency electric charger release

 There might be a time when a public charger malfunctions and will not release the charging cable. Genesis has an emergency power disconnect under the hood as a workaround, but the switch is not clearly marked.

Tire tool

The Electrified G80 has no spare tire, just a small tire-repair inflator kit (with far too many procedural steps to use at night). Rather than lug nuts, the G80 uses wheel bolts. Reinstalling the wheel requires the Genesis-provided wheel mounting assist tool to align bolt holes with the brake disc and wheel hub.

EV ID

The Electrified G80 has no exterior EV badges, lightning bolts, or bright green brake calipers to announce its electric-ness. Instead, there are two ways to identify the G80-E. The first is its reverse G matrix grille. It is a solid treatment, not like the open grille pattern of the gas model for engine breathing. The second identifier is the unique 19-inch turbine-style wheel design.

“Walk-in” feature

Because Genesis and Hyundai had long been makers of chauffeured sedans in the Korean market, a carryover feature is the “walk-in” function. For the curbside back seat passenger, a power switch on the side of the front passenger seat allows the passenger to move the seat forward or just move the seat back. Opening the rear curbside door powers forward the front seat, creating the “walk-in” effect.

Why Buy the 2024 Electrified Genesis G80?

Genesis warranties have solved many of the perceived risks common to EV ownership. Especially reassuring is the 10-year/100,000-mile coverage for the electric vehicle system. The 3 years of free charging from Electrify America will be helpful for travel or for those who do not have a home charger.

Most buyers of large sedans opt for a lease rather than purchase, and with the long legs of Genesis’s warranties, the Electrified G80 has an active lifecycle of 10 years.

If Matira Blue does not charge your battery, there are eight other paint colors. Only Alta White is a no-cost choice, Makalu Gray Matte is $1,500, and the rest are $650 each.

The Genesis brand, the luxury division of the Hyundai (Kia) Group, is still building its U.S. reputation as a purveyor of Tier One luxury. Resist the temptation to pursue the perceived prestige of European marques and instead take advantage of a growing carmaker eager to please.

Genesis had me at “Service Valet,” door closers, and a 282-mile electric range.

SPECIFICATIONS

2024 Genesis Electrified G80 AWD

Body style: large-midsize, 4-door 5-seat all-wheel-drive sedan

Transmission: single-speed reduction gear, w/drive-modes select, and steering wheel paddle shifters for regeneration control

Motors: permanent-magnet synchronous AC front and rear

Power, AWD: 365 hp/272 kW; front motor 136 kW, rear 136 kW

Battery: lithium-ion polymer, 523 volts/87.2 kWh; 307 kw output; battery weight 1,204.2 lbs.; w/battery-heating system

EPA-estimated driving range: 282 miles on 19-inch wheels

Fuel economy equivalent, MPGe: 105/89/97 mpg-e city/hwy/combined

Charging from 10% to 100%:

• AC 110 volt: 80 hours
• Level II 240-volt: 7 hours 22 minutes
• Rapid Charging, 350kW: 22 minutes
• Onboard charger, w/ultra-fast capability: 10.9 kW

BY THE NUMBERS

0-60 mph acceleration: 4.9 seconds per Genesis and 4.1 seconds per Car and Driver; using Sport mode

Coefficient of drag: 0.26

Trunk space: 10.8 cubic feet

Front head/leg room: 40.3/42.1 inches

Rear head/leg room: 36.6/35.9 inches

Length/wheelbase: 197/118.5 inches

Height/width: 57.9/75.8 inches (not including side mirrors)

Curb weight: 5,038 pounds

Turning circle: 38.1 feet

FEATURES

Standard features, include: 14.5-inch infotainment-navigation screen, active noise control, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, power tilt-telescopic steering wheel, rotary shift selector dial, touch-type 3-zone climate control, microsuede charcoal headliner, stainless steel door sill plates (front and rear), leatherette dash pad and door panel inserts, sliding visors with covered and lighted mirrors, floor mats (front and rear); wireless phone charging pad, 19-inch alloy wheels;

Prestige package features include: Keyless entry with push-button ignition, power door cinchers, Nappa leather-trimmed seat upholstery, stylized gray matte wood trim, 16-way Ergo Motion (massaging) driver seat with 4-way lumbar and cushion extension, 10-way power front passenger seat, charcoal microfiber suede headliner and pillars, electric parking brake with auto-hold, front seat walk-in function, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, Lexicon Quantum Logic surround sound 21 speaker audio system with 1,400-watt digital amplifier, laminated windshield and front side glass, auto defogging windshield, 4 USB charging ports, Bluetooth phone and audio, heated back seats, LED lighting (headlights with high-beam assist, running lights, taillights, side mirror turn signals), power-folding side mirrors with Genesis logo approach lighting, locking glove compartment, front console armrest storage box, heads-up windshield display, LED interior lighting (map lights, pin lights, rear overhead, glove compartment and dual trunk lights), power rear and manual rear door sunshades;

Advanced technologies

Vehicle-To-Load charging, smart cruise control with stop and go, surround view monitor with rearview parking guidelines, active noise control, park distance warning (front and rear), blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist with road-edge and lane-following assist, forward collision assist, forward-attention and driver-attention alerts;

Safety features include: 10 air bags, including center side bag, ABS with brake-force distribution, 5 mph bumpers.

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Brakes: 4-wheel ventilated 14.2-inch discs front and rear; 4-piston calipers front, single piston rear

Steering: motor driven rack and pinion; 2.25 turns lock to lock; 38.1-foot turning circle

Tires-wheels: 19-inch Michelin Primacy Tour all season, 245/45 front, 275/40 rear; 500 treadwear rating, tire-mobility kit for flat repair

Suspension: 4-wheel multilink; electronically controlled with road preview; front and rear with high performance gas shock absorbers;

PRICING

Base Prestige price: $80,375, including $1,250 freight charge; price as tested $81,025

Options on test vehicle: Matira Blue paint $650

Where assembled: Ulsan, Korea

Warranties: 5-years/60,000-miles bumper to bumper with roadside assistance; 10-years/100,000-miles powertrain; 10-years/100,000-miles electric vehicle system; 3 years of free charging from Electrify America