Losing my EV virginity: Genesis G80 Electric

n a continuation of my previous articles on the Genesis G80 EV,we’re going to discuss what it’s like to switch from an ICE (Hyundai i30 N) to an EV (Genesis G80 EV) for a fortnight.

What was my initial experience? What were my expectations, and could I do it again?

I stepped out of my i30 Sedan N into the Genesis G80, drove in and around Brisbane for a week, then an almost–1,000km roadtrip to Sydney.

The first thing to strike me was the sheer plushness, and technology available to the driver; from a “3D” gauge cluster to the lovely stereo system and massaging seats. Frankly, I was shocked at how much there was, but the feeling wore off after a few hours. I identified more commonality with Hyundai platform, specifically within the digital cluster and the infotainment.

The “3D” gauge cluster is cool in concept, but just like the Nintendo 3DS, it fails to track my eyes properly resulting in an inconsistent experience. The clusterlooks out of focus, not something I want when I’m driving down the road. Thankfully the Heads-up display compensates for this.It shows all the information the cluster minus the “3D” effect. As a plus (if you’re using Bluetooth) it also shows the album art when switching songs.

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ABOVE: Genesis G 80 Electric

Although the G80 electric does not use the same electric-only E-GMP platform as the IONIQ5, it has many of the advantages. The G80 has a solid 87~kWh battery that can provide up to 500~kms of range. It uses the same 800V architecture, allowing ultra fast charging up to 350kw. The fast charging nature of the G80 is extremely useful when you don’t have a home trickle charger. Over the two weeks I had the G80 I had no issues with charging caused by the car, it was the infrastructure that was a bigger issue. My local charger only has two ports and only one of them actually works. The only other charging issue related the mobile network, when trying to start a charge on the road trip from Brisbane to Sydney.

Most common folk appear to think that EVs are terrible for every day people, something I can’t understand. They’ve never experienced an EV and their arguments are usually redundant. The most common thing that was brought up was the charging experience; “what if I had to go on a road trip”, “I forgot to plug it in last night, how am I going to get to work?” and my fave “My EV’s out of battery in an emergency what am I going to do?”, almost all of these can be solved by them just not being stupid.

Going on a road trip? Plan your trip. Can’t get to work? You drive 20kms a day, an EV would use less “fuel” than your ICE car. Cars out of fuel? What do you do in an ICE car, go to the fuel station just, so go to the charging station. This topic really gets me riled up.

Unfortunately for Genesis, a 23-year-old isn’t the target market for this luxury sedan. I’m currently going through my “racer boy” phase and would much rather drive my N around. In 10 years when I’m 33, I’d be going with the Genesis as it’s so refined and just plain comfortable, the driving aides work well, and you’re so isolated from the outside world. It’s a perfect commuter.

Overall, I think this car is perfect for anyone aged between 30-50 who has enough cash to buy a $158,000 luxury sedan. The G80 gets heads turning with its looks and even performance, especially when you’re 23. If you were to buy a G80, turn off the 3d style cluster, and turn on setting to link the drivers seat to the climate controls. Thanks Genesis for new perspective on the future of motoring.