2022 Genesis GV60

The 2023 Genesis GV60 AWD Performance Is a Quirky, Luxurious Video-Game Car

It’s got funky styling, a compellingly luxurious interior, and a boost button that’s utterly addictive to use. This might be the ideal electric crossover.

 
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs to get improved range

The beauty of modular EV platforms is quite apparent in the latest announcement from Hyundai Group. The company will replace the existing front motor inverters, which are silicon-based, with the latest silicon-carbide items from STMicroelectronics.

The hardware upgrade will affect all AWD models based on the E-GMP platform - Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. The new traction inverters are not only silicon-carbide based but operate at 800V.

Hyundai’s E-GMP platform operates at 800V with the exception of the front traction inverter. Until now, that vital piece of equipment was working at 400V, which meant it required an additional inverter between 400V and 800V. Although perfectly alright, it meant there were additional losses, especially during regenerative braking.

800V is considered to be nearly three times faster than 400V when it comes to charging the battery and discharging it. Having an 800V inverter means more energy recuperated during the slowing down of the vehicle can be fed to the battery. It means more energy can be delivered to the motor, which means better performance.

 
Genesis GV60 gains world's first face recognition unlock next year

Genesis' first EV, the GV60, is gaining a new feature from next year and that's facial recognition. It's going to be the world's first commercial vehicle with the tech. The new functionality will allow you to lock, unlock and start the engine without ever having to carry a key. The latter is needed just for the setup.

The so-called Face Connect uses sensors with a deep-learning image processing controller. An LED indicator placed on the B-pillar shows the vehicle's status - whether Face Connect works or not and if the door is unlocked or still locked.

Genesis promises that all biometrics data is stored on the vehicle's security chip and it's not stored in a cloud or central server, so your data is safe from prying eyes.



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