EP 222: $10K ELECTRIC VEHICLES, 2025 GENESIS GV80, AMERICAN READINESS TO BUY CHINESE CARS

EV Channels Review

The Genesis GV80 receives a significant refresh for the 2025 model year, with notable updates to its interior and exterior design. The hosts highlight the completely redesigned interior, featuring a new 27-inch OLED screen that spans the dashboard, offering a modern and integrated look. Powertrains remain largely the same, with both the 2.5L turbo-four and 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engines praised for their adequacy and performance, respectively. Pricing has increased, with the base 2.5T starting at $77,700 and the top-tier 3.5T Prestige reaching $79,300, positioning Genesis as a strong competitor against luxury German brands. A key advantage noted is Genesis's "what you see is what you get" pricing strategy, with most desirable features included as standard, unlike the often-optional extras found in German luxury vehicles. The review also touches on the continued refinement of Genesis's infotainment system and the availability of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the larger screen, a feature previously missing.