Genesis updates the G80 with a bigger battery
Hyundai’s luxury subsidiary brand presented the Electrified G80 in spring 2021 as an electric version of the G80 combustion-powered sedan. Even back then, an 800-volt battery with an energy content of 87.2 kWh was on board.
With the facelift, a new 94.5 kWh battery will be installed in the Electrified G80. This should enable a range of up to 570 kilometres according to WLTP. According to Genesis, recharging from ten to 80 per cent should take 25 minutes; the maximum charging capacity of the new battery is not specified. As the standard fast-charging process only took 22 minutes with the old 87.2 kWh battery, the charging capacity is likely to have remained the same, so it will take a little longer to reach 80 per cent with the larger battery.
There is also a battery heating function for “convenient charging in all weather conditions.” To make it easier to plug in the charging cable in the dark, the charging port is illuminated – the flap can also be opened and closed electrically at the touch of a button.
As is usual with a facelift, there are also numerous design and technology updates. The typical brand grille characterises the front, the headlights now feature multi-lens array technology (MLA) and should offer improved lighting performance, according to Genesis. The design of the 19-inch rims has also been revised. Inside, redesigned front and rear seats are said to offer “even more comfort for all occupants”. And a 27-inch OLED display will seamlessly combine the new ccIC infotainment system with the digital instrument cluster. There is also a Bang & Olufsen sound system with 17 speakers as standard, which also supports Dolby Atmos technology.
Rather unusual for a facelift is the fact that Genesis has stretched the wheelbase by a whopping 13 centimetres – such expensive modifications to the bodywork are usually avoided when updating a model. However, the longer wheelbase was not chosen because of the larger battery, but to underpin the status as a flagship sedan.
The revised model will be available in the UK from June, but Genesis has not yet specified prices for the new Electrified G80 in the press release. The market launch in Germany is also scheduled for June, but Genesis has not yet revealed how much the Electrified G80 will cost in either market.
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