Earlier today, Genesis Motor UK announced that its sole EV offering–the GV60 crossover–will benefit from a significant refresh for its 2025 model year. Inside, outside, and underneath, the 2025 Genesis GV60 gains not only cosmetic and functionality enhancements, but also new tech and mechanical improvements, including increased battery range and performance-focused upgrades. Order books open on July 1st in the UK.
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Stylish cosmetic changes make the 2025 Genesis GV60 more appealing than ever
Tasked with competing against fierce rivals like the Lexus RZ, Acura ZDX, and the Cadillac Optiq, the 2025 Genesis GV60 gains some much-needed cosmetic improvements both inside and out. Starting outside, the refreshed GV60 gains new front and rear bumpers, which freshen up the polarizing crossover’s looks and reduce drag for improved efficiency. The wheel arches are now color matched as well, resulting in a more cohesive exterior appearance. The Genesis GV60 gets some trendy new shoes, too, with two new 20-inch and 21-inch alloy wheel designs available to spice things up a notch.
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Inside, the Genesis GV60’s cabin receives a full suite of new upholstery options allowing for more unique personalization, with interior themes including Obsidian Black, Glacier White & Ash Grey, Aqua Green & Galaxy Black, or Sky Blue & Prussian Blue. The stylish electric crossover’s cockpit has been totally redesigned for its 2025 model year and features a brand new 27-inch connected car Integrated Cockpit (ccIC), which combines infotainment and driver information into one large panoramic screen, further contributing to the Genesis GV60’s enhanced aesthetic cohesiveness. The cockpit also gains a new, three-spoke heated steering wheel with Hands-On Detection, and a Bang & Olufsen high fidelity 17-speaker surround sound system, equipped with Dolby Atmos, is available as an optional extra for the hardcore audiophiles out there.
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The 2025 Genesis GV60 has improved battery range and is vastly more engaging to drive
For its 2025 model year, the Genesis GV60 now comes standard with the automaker’s new 84kWh battery, allowing for up to 348 miles of range in two-wheel drive models, and a charge time from 10-80% in just 18 minutes using a 350kW fast charger. While these metrics are certainly admirable, we’re much more excited about the feature that Genesis has borrowed from its high-performance cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. That’s right–for 2025, the Genesis GV60 gains the Ioniq 5 N’s most lauded feature: a Virtual Gearshift (VGS) system, which “simulates the behavior of a conventional gearbox and disables the regenerative braking system, allowing for a deeper level of control and engagement across different driving situations,” according to Genesis.
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Going a step further, the GV60 can also be specified with a “hidden Drift Mode feature,” which can be activated by pulling back both paddle shifters for over three seconds, thus “enabling a dynamic drive mode with enhanced oversteer dynamics.” Genesis insists this feature is designed exclusively for closed-circuit conditions. The new GV60 also gains standard high-performance four-pot front brakes and can be optioned with an Electronic Limited Slip Differential (E-LSD) and 180kW dual electric motors, which send up to 700 N · m (~516 lb-ft) of torque to all four wheels. According to Genesis, the dual-motor GV60 can do 0-62mph in just 4.0 seconds when using Boost Mode.
Final thoughts
The 2025 Genesis GV60 brings exciting new updates to the Korean luxury automaker’s sole EV offering, borrowing performance and driver-oriented features from the highly-lauded Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and adding visual enhancements that evoke the GV60’s newfound athleticism to the eye. We’re excited to see one of the most engaging features of any electric vehicle on the market–the Ioniq 5 N’s Virtual Gearshift system–make its way into another model, and we’re hopeful that this trend continues. After all, allowing drivers to take advantage of an all-electric powertrain without having to sacrifice the engagement of driving a vehicle with a conventional transmission is never a bad thing. Overall, Genesis seems to be moving in the right direction with the GV60, and we’re excited to see what else the brand has in store in the coming months and years.
