Genesis GV60 EV wins 2024 SUV of the year in China
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis is making its mark in the world’s largest EV market. The all-electric Genesis GV60 won China’s 2024 SUV of the year award, beating out several key rivals.
Genesis GV60 earns 2024 China SUV of the year award
Since its launch in 2021, the Genesis GV60 has earned several awards, including the German premium car of the year in 2023.
Its most recent comes in the biggest EV market by far. Hyundai announced the Genesis GV60 won the “2024 SUV of the Year” at the Car of the Year awards. The awards are sponsored by the editor-in-chief of China’s major auto publications, with over 40 journalists as judges.
Genesis’ electric luxury SUV beat out 80 other models. Three models were chosen: the Lotus Eletre, Genesis GV60, and Geely Galaxy L7.
The Genesis GV60 swept the competition, earning 186 points (Eletre – 121 pts, Geely L7 – 103 pts).
“This award strengthens the Genesis brand’s position in the Chinese market,” said Genesis China’s CEO Wells Lee. He added the brand is “pleased that the luxurious design, excellent performance, and technology of the GV60” is being recognized in the world’s largest EV market.
The GV60’s sleek design, luxury interior, and advanced tech continue to attract new customers in key regions. Genesis set a new sales record in the US last year and is on pace to break it again in 2023.
Based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform with a 76.4 kWh battery, the GV60 offers up to 645 km (400 mi) CLTC range (up to 294 mi EPA-est range).
With 400/800V multi-input charging, the Genesis GV60 battery can charge from 10%-80% in as little as 18 minutes. It also includes features like vehicle-to-load (V2L) and digital key 2.
The electric SUV is available in two versions in China: Luxury, starting at ¥ 286,800 ($40,000), or Ultimate Luxury, which costs ¥ 352,800 ($49,200).
In the US, the new 2024 Genesis GV60 is available in three trims. It starts at $52,000 with up to 294 miles range.
Electrek’s Take
The Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, are on a roll. Hyundai and Kia achieved record exports as demand builds for EVs in key markets.
Hyundai had its best November sales month in the US ever, with EV sales tripling over last year. November marks the 16th month Hyundai and Kia’s total sales grew YOY in the US.
Including Kia, Hyundai topped GM’s Chevy and Ford to become the second top-selling EV brand in the US, behind only Tesla in Q3.
Meanwhile, Genesis electric vehicles are now available in 33 US states, up from only eight last fall. The brand has already committed to an all-electric lineup by 2030. Starting in 2025, every new Genesis model will be electric.
Hyundai, including Genesis and Kia, will be one to watch as the auto industry’s transition to EVs unfolds. The automaker wants to be one of the top three EV producers by 2030.
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Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner with Superchargers and giant movie screens is ready to open, and I have to admit, it looks pretty sick.
This project has been in the works for a long time.
In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in Los Angeles.” It was yet another “Is he joking?” kind of Elon Musk idea, but he wasn’t kidding.
A few months later, Tesla applied for building permits for “a restaurant and Supercharger station” at a location in Santa Monica. However, the project stalled for a long time, apparently due to local regulations.
Nevertheless, Tesla still moved forward with a Supercharger at the location, but it had to move the diner project to Hollywood. In 2022, Tesla filed the construction plans with the city, giving us the first look at what the automaker intends to build.
In 2023, the automaker broke ground on the site of the diner.
7 years after being originally announced, the project appears now ready to open:
Musk said that he ate at the diner last night and claimed that it is “one of the coolest spots in LA.” He didn’t say when it will open, but Tesla vehicles have been spotted at Supercharger and people appear to be testing the dinning experience inside.
A Tesla Optimus Robot can be seen inside the diner on a test rack. It looks like Tesla might use one for some tasks inside the diner.
Earlier this year, Tesla integrated the diner into its mobile app – hinting at some interaction through the app – possibly ordering from it.
Electrek’s Take
I think it looks pretty cool. I am a fan of the design and concept.
However, considering the state of the Tesla community, I don’t think I’d like the vibes. That said, it looks like Tesla isn’t prominently pushing its branding on the diner.
You can come and charge there, but it looks like Tesla is also aiming to get a wider clientele just for dining.
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Hyundai’s electric minivan is finally out in the open. The Staria EV was caught without camo near Hyundai’s R&D center in Korea, giving us a closer look at the electric minivan undisguised.
Hyundai’s electric minivan drops camo ahead of debut
The Staria arrived in 2021 as the successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Although the Staria has received several updates throughout the years, 2026 will be its biggest by far.
Hyundai will launch the Staria EV, its first electric minivan. Like the current model, the 2026 Staria will be available in several different configurations, including cargo, passenger, and even a camper version.
We’ve seen the Staria EV out in public a few times already. Last month, we got a glimpse of it while driving on public roads in Korea.
Despite the camouflage, new EV-like design elements were visible, including updated LED headlights and a full-length light bar. Although it’s still unclear, the electric version appears to be roughly the same size as the current Staria from the side, but slightly wider from the front.
New images posted on the South Korean forum Clien reveal a test car, expected to be Hyundai’s Staria electric minivan, without camo.
Like most Hyundai test cars, the prototype has a black front and a grey body. It still features a similar look to other prototypes we’ve seen, but you can clearly see the new facelift.
Earlier this year, a Staria EV was spotted in a parking lot in Korea, featuring a similar look. The electric version is nearly identical to the Staria Lounge, but with an added charge port and closed-off grille.
The Hyundai Staria EV is expected to make its global debut later this year. Technical details have yet to be revealed, but it’s expected to feature either a 76 kWh or 84 kWh battery, providing a range of around 350 km (217 miles) to 400 km (249 miles).
Hyundai’s electric SUV arrives after Kia introduced its first electric van, the PV5, which launched in Europe and Korea earlier this year.
In Europe, the Kia Passenger PV5 model is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh and 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo version has a WLTP range of 181 miles or 247 miles.
Source: TheKoreanCarBlog, Clien
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