Genesis's first dedicated EV is a beautifully finished, quick-charging crossover that undercuts German rivals by $15k while matching their interior quality and beating most on charging speed. The crystal shifter and faceted cabin details feel special, the rear-biased AWD makes it more engaging than a Model Y, and CPO deals in the high $20ks are genuinely compelling. But there's a specific problem you need to know about: the 12V battery and ICCU module fail at rates high enough that multiple independent owners report being stranded, some repeatedly, before the module gets replaced under warranty. It's not universal, but it's common enough to plan for. If you're buying used, confirm the ICCU has been addressed or budget for the likelihood. Beyond that, expect infotainment quirks and a real Genesis dealer matters, Hyundai shops wearing Genesis badges often fumble the service. For buyers who can live with those risks and have proper dealer access, this is a sharp, well-priced EV that delivers on the luxury promise.
Hyundai built this three-row to compete with luxury nameplates at half the sticker, quilted Calligraphy leather, 360 cameras, and semi-autonomous highway driving for $50k instead of $70k, and the 2023-2025 models mostly deliver on that promise. The 2026 redesign, though, hit a wall: a power-folding seat crushed a child to death in Ohio, triggering a 68,500-unit recall and stop-sale, while owners report dead batteries from digital key drain and wiring harness failures. The interior still impresses, the space is genuinely useful across all three rows, and the warranty cushions the gamble. But if you're buying new, you're debugging Hyundai's first swing at this generation. If you're buying used, stick to 2023-2025 and budget for a dealership experience that'll make you miss the DMV.