New Genesis GV70 Electrified facelift dials up the style for 2025 battle with BMW, Audi and Polestar

Genesis has announced a subtle set of changes for its GV70 Electrified, a stylish all-electric SUV that rivals the Audi Q6 e-tron, BMW iX3 and Polestar 4. For now these changes are specific to models in Korea, but we should see the new 2025 version arrive next year, likely priced from around £65,000 in the one, high-specification model. 

Key changes for the 2025 car are largely contained to design and tech, with the exterior picking up a new front and rear bumper design, tweaked lighting and new wheels. The headlights now incorporate Genesis’ latest matrix-LED technology, and sit above a simplified lower bumper with a specific grille insert for the all-electric model.

The striking rear lights remain, but now incorporate turn signals that were previously in the lower bumper. The massive high-mounted brake light has also been toned down. 

Of more relevance is probably the interior, which picks up a new free-standing infotainment and driver’s display screen integrated into a 27-inch-wide unit. This single panel is touchscreen controlled, but still has a physical click-wheel on the centre console to also operate it. 

The dashboard has also been tidied up, with new air-conditioning controls mounted on the centre console and fresh ambient lighting. These should give the cabin a more luxurious and techy feel. UK-specification colour and trim options are still yet to be set, but Genesis’s usually eccentric combination of materials will likely remain. 

The GV70 Electrified’s powertrain is so far unchanged, comprising a high-spec dual-motor layout combined with a 77.4kWh battery. Range is limited to a fairly average 283 miles from a charge, but it does run on a powerful 800V electrical system that’s capable of charging the battery from 10-80 per cent in around 18 minutes. Genesis quotes a peak charge speed of up to 350kW is possible. 

Performance is impressive, though, with a chunky 483bhp combined power figure and a 0-62mph time of just 4.2 seconds with ‘Boost’ mode activated.

Whether these changes are enough to keep up with its fast-moving rivals, however, is the question. Audi, Porsche and Polestar have just come out with their latest-generation EVs, and BMW, Mercedes and Volvo aren’t far behind with theirs. All of these cars show significant improvements to range, performance and efficiency.