2025 Genesis Electrified G80 price and specs
Offered in one 'highly equipped' Signature AWD trim level, the Electrified G80 is priced from $155,000 before on-roads, an increase of $10,000 from when the model first launched in 2023.
It now features a colossal 27-inch display that incorporates infotainment and instrument displays, a new Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, Hyundai Motor Group's 'Ergo Motion' air-controlled seats front and rear, and powered rear doors.
Other upgrades include Highway Driving Assist 2 with navigation-based smart cruise control and active road noise cancelling, the latter of which utilises four sensors and six interior microphones to monitor sound levels.
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Its battery capacity has been upgraded from 87.2kWh to 94.5kWh, giving the Electrified G80 a maximum claimed driving range of 570km on the WLTP cycle. Outputs remain at 272kW of power and 700Nm of torque, with rear-wheel steering now featuring as standard.
Genesis labels this battery as a 'fourth-generation' unit, which still incorporates 800V architecture and boasts a claimed DC fast charging capacity of 350kW. This means the Electrified G80 claims to be capable of charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 25 minutes.
It's also fitted with Genesis' 'Preview Electronic Control Suspension', which can supposedly adjust the suspension dampers 'in readiness for bumps and potholes ahead', informed by the front camera and GPS data.
These specifications exclude the hotted-up G80 EV Magma Concept, which was revealed in Beijing in early 2024. Only the tamer Electrified G80 is available in Australia at the time of publication.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Dimensions
The new long-wheelbase Electrified G80 has increased the car's length by 130mm, while width and boot space measurements have been retained.
Servicing and Warranty
Genesis backs the Electrified G80 with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, though pricing has yet to be detailed.
The brand also offers a five-year ChargeFox subscription with new Electrified G80 purchases, while the 'Genesis to You' program is offered for the duration of the car's five-year 'Complimentary Scheduled Servicing' period.
This unlocks Genesis' concierge service and courtesy vehicle service.
Safety
The updated Electrified G80 has yet to be crash-tested, though the outgoing model wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2020.
Standard safety equipment includes:
10 airbags
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Autonomous emergency braking
Blind-spot view monitor and assist
Driver attention monitor
Highway Driving Assist 2 (NEW)
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane-centring assist
Parking collision avoidance, front and rear (NEW)
Rear cross-traffic alert
Smart Parking Assist (NEW)
Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (NEW)
Safe exit assist
Surround-view monitor
Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
There's only one fully kitted trim level available for the Electrified G80.
2025 Genesis Electrified G80 Signature AWD equipment highlights:
19-inch aerodynamic dish-type alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit
Pre-emptive electronic suspension
Rear-wheel steering (NEW)
Battery heating system
Active road noise cancelling (NEW)
G-Matrix front grille
Micro-Lens Array automatic LED headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED tail lights
Automatic active high-beam
Rain-sensing wipers
Powered, heated side mirrors with auto-dimming
Nappa leather upholstery
Suede headliner
Open-pore wood trim
Stainless steel door scuff plates
UV light steriliser
Two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Heated front centre console armrest
18-way powered front seats with memory, heating, and ventilation
16-way powered rear outboard seats with heating and ventilation
Air-controlled 'Ergo Motion' front and rear outboard seats with massage
Powered rear window sunshades
Self-closing rear doors
Front and rear wireless phone chargers
27-inch infotainment and instrument display (NEW)
12-inch head-up display
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
17-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system (NEW)
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Hands-free powered boot
Multi-zone climate control with remote control
Genesis Connected Services include:
5yr complimentary subscription
Live traffic updates
Valet mode
Voice control
Weather forecast
Vehicle diagnostics
Calendar integration*
Remote functions*
Parked vehicle location*
Vehicle health report*
Note: * denotes functions requiring smartphone app connectivity.
The Genesis Electrified G80 also supports over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Colours
A total of 13 colours are listed on Genesis' online configurator, including one matte option that commands an extra $2000. There are also four interior colourways and five wood accent options.
2025 Genesis Electrified G80 colours:
Uyuni White
Vatna Grey
Savile Silver
Geneva Silver
Makalu Grey
Vik Black
Brooklyn Brown
Hallasan Green
Tasman Blue
Kawah Blue
Capri Blue
Matira Blue
Malaku Grey Matte ($2000)
Interior colours:
Obsidian Black
Ash Grey
Ecru Camel
Prussian Blue
Wood accents:
Forged Wood
Birch Bloom
Birch FineLine
Red Gum
Ash
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For reference, the eTerron 9 will bring 430km of range (WLTP), a power output of 325kW and the same 3.5-tonne tow rating. The D-Max EV combines a front axle-mounted electric motor producing 43kW/108Nm with a rear motor delivering 97kW/217Nm to offer a combined total of 140kW/325Nm, matching the D-Max's 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel for power but falling 125Nm short. Its 66.9kWh under-floor battery can be DC fast-charged at up to 50kW is claimed to offer 20-80 per cent charging in one hour, with 11kW AC home charging said to provide a 0-100 per cent charge in 10 hours. Top speed is listed at just 128km/h and kerb weight increases by about 200kg of the X-Terrain to 2350kg. However, the D-Max EV otherwise offers similar performance figures to its diesel equivalents, including claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 10.1 seconds, 210mm of ground clearance (down from 240mm), a 600mm fording depth (down from 800mm), and slightly less generous approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively. Apart from front quarter and rear 'EV' badging, a grille with blue highlights, and a CCS charging port instead of a diesel fuel filler, the electric D-Max looks almost identical to its dual-cab 4×4 diesel stablemates both inside and out. Inside, there is a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and heated front seas. The D-Max EV will be offered in Europe in two trim levels, both riding on 18-inch wheels and featuring an energy-saving Eco mode and four levels of selectable brake energy regeneration. First revealed in concept form in March 2024, the D-Max EV could be the next all-electric ute (as opposed to plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV) to arrive in Australia after the eTerron 9. Electric versions are expected of the top-selling Ranger, the next-generation Toyota HiLux due in 2026, and the all-new Kia Tasman that launches this month. IUA told CarExpert in February it was considering the release of several electrified versions of the D-Max, including mild-hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full electric (EV) and even fuel-cell electric (FCEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet NVES emissions targets. At the time, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) deputy general manager Sadanori Sugita confirmed the D-Max EV would be launched in Australia "in the near future", before IUA managing director Junta Matsui said the company would not lock in any electrified powertrains until full details of the NVES had been announced. "We haven't decided anything yet, frankly speaking," he said. "We leave our options open. We try to minimise the impact to the market of course. "We're talking to the product development team, talking to Isuzu in Japan, and of course talking to the government side, because not many details have been disclosed yet, even though NVES is going to start in July." The NVES officially commenced on January 1 this year and fines for exceeding CO2 emissions limits started accruing on July 1, before becoming payable in 2028. It sets specific emissions targets that reduce between 2025 and 2029, for both 'Type 1' passenger cars and 'Type 2' heavy vehicles like the D-Max, which currently produces between 177g/km (for 1.9-litre turbo-diesel variants) and 207g/km of CO2 in 3.0-litre dual-cab 4×4 form. While all D-Max variants are therefore under the 2025 NVES Type 2 target of 210g/km, that CO2 limit will reduce to just 110g/km in 2029. However, Mr Matsui said both the MU-X and D-Max will remain NVES-compliant in the long-term, with the help of electrified powertrains. "We're going to find a way for sure. We're going to make a nice balance," he said. "We try to find a nice balance between being fit for purpose for the Australian people and coping with the NVES targets." MORE: Everything Isuzu Content originally sourced from: The Isuzu D-Max EVhas been priced and specified in the UK, and if Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) follows suit the electric dual-cab 4×4 ute could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives here. IUA is yet to announce local pricing, specs or launch timing for the first D-Max electric vehicle (EV), which will be launched in Norway later this year, followed by Thailand and the UK, where it will be released in early 2026. Revealed in April, the D-Max EV will be a critical vehicle for IUA, where its only two existing models – the diesel-powered D-Max ute and the related MU-X large SUV – will be hit with increasing CO2-related financial penalties under the federal government's New vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) from this month. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new D-Max. Click here to get a great deal. However, local demand for the first D-Max EV could be significantly impacted by a price premium that, based on the UK model lineup, could amount to about $30,000 over an equivalent diesel D-Max. In Britain, the range-topping D-Max eV-Cross has been priced at £62,495 plus VAT sales tax – substantially more than the £40,900 price of that market's equivalent diesel-powered V-Cross variant. While a direct currency conversion is less relevant, the same price difference applied to Australia's premium D-Max X-Terrain variant (currently priced at $70,500 before on-road costs), would see a fully loaded D-Max EV priced at around $108,000 plus on-roads. An extended-cab D-Max EV will also be available in the UK, priced at £59,995, but even the entry-level dual-cab electric variant called the eDL40 will cost £60,995 in Britain – over £20,000 ($A40,000-plus) more than the diesel variant on which it's based. Given the cheapest dual-cab 4×4 pickup version of the D-Max currently costs more than $50,000 in Australia, the same price premium would see the dual-motor four-wheel drive D-Max EV priced above $90,000. Australia's first electric ute was the LDV eT60, which was initially launched at $92,990 before on-road costs in late 2022. Following significant discounts since then, it has attracted just 117 sales to June 2025. But while the eT60, which will soon be replaced by the new eTerron 9, was a rear-wheel drive dual-cab which claimed a 330km driving range on the European WLTP standard, the D-Max EV will be offered exclusively with a dual-motor permanent four-wheel drive powertrain offering a claimed range of just 263km under the same test cycle. It will, however, match its diesel equivalent/s with a 1000kg payload and 3500kg towing capacity, as well as similar off-road credentials – despite exchanging rear leaf springs for coil springs in a DeDion rear suspension setup. For reference, the eTerron 9 will bring 430km of range (WLTP), a power output of 325kW and the same 3.5-tonne tow rating. The D-Max EV combines a front axle-mounted electric motor producing 43kW/108Nm with a rear motor delivering 97kW/217Nm to offer a combined total of 140kW/325Nm, matching the D-Max's 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel for power but falling 125Nm short. Its 66.9kWh under-floor battery can be DC fast-charged at up to 50kW is claimed to offer 20-80 per cent charging in one hour, with 11kW AC home charging said to provide a 0-100 per cent charge in 10 hours. Top speed is listed at just 128km/h and kerb weight increases by about 200kg of the X-Terrain to 2350kg. However, the D-Max EV otherwise offers similar performance figures to its diesel equivalents, including claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 10.1 seconds, 210mm of ground clearance (down from 240mm), a 600mm fording depth (down from 800mm), and slightly less generous approach and departure angles of 30.5 and 24.2 degrees respectively. Apart from front quarter and rear 'EV' badging, a grille with blue highlights, and a CCS charging port instead of a diesel fuel filler, the electric D-Max looks almost identical to its dual-cab 4×4 diesel stablemates both inside and out. Inside, there is a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and heated front seas. The D-Max EV will be offered in Europe in two trim levels, both riding on 18-inch wheels and featuring an energy-saving Eco mode and four levels of selectable brake energy regeneration. First revealed in concept form in March 2024, the D-Max EV could be the next all-electric ute (as opposed to plug-in hybrid utes like the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV) to arrive in Australia after the eTerron 9. Electric versions are expected of the top-selling Ranger, the next-generation Toyota HiLux due in 2026, and the all-new Kia Tasman that launches this month. IUA told CarExpert in February it was considering the release of several electrified versions of the D-Max, including mild-hybrid (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full electric (EV) and even fuel-cell electric (FCEV) and extended-range electric (EREV) powertrains to meet NVES emissions targets. At the time, Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) deputy general manager Sadanori Sugita confirmed the D-Max EV would be launched in Australia "in the near future", before IUA managing director Junta Matsui said the company would not lock in any electrified powertrains until full details of the NVES had been announced. "We haven't decided anything yet, frankly speaking," he said. "We leave our options open. We try to minimise the impact to the market of course. "We're talking to the product development team, talking to Isuzu in Japan, and of course talking to the government side, because not many details have been disclosed yet, even though NVES is going to start in July." The NVES officially commenced on January 1 this year and fines for exceeding CO2 emissions limits started accruing on July 1, before becoming payable in 2028. It sets specific emissions targets that reduce between 2025 and 2029, for both 'Type 1' passenger cars and 'Type 2' heavy vehicles like the D-Max, which currently produces between 177g/km (for 1.9-litre turbo-diesel variants) and 207g/km of CO2 in 3.0-litre dual-cab 4×4 form. While all D-Max variants are therefore under the 2025 NVES Type 2 target of 210g/km, that CO2 limit will reduce to just 110g/km in 2029. However, Mr Matsui said both the MU-X and D-Max will remain NVES-compliant in the long-term, with the help of electrified powertrains. "We're going to find a way for sure. We're going to make a nice balance," he said. "We try to find a nice balance between being fit for purpose for the Australian people and coping with the NVES targets." MORE: Everything Isuzu Content originally sourced from:
