Genesis GV90 Towers Over Kia EV9 in New Spy Shots
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- Genesis GV90 prototypes spotted charging next to a Kia EV9 reveal the flagship electric SUV is noticeably longer and wider than the three-row EV9, with both sharing a ~3,100 mm wheelbase
- The GV90 is expected to measure approximately 5,200 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, and 1,800 mm tall, compared to the EV9's 5,010 mm × 1,980 mm × 1,755 mm dimensions
- Genesis plans an official GV90 debut by the end of 2026, with US sales expected as a 2027 model year starting around $100,000, while the premium variant could cost up to 300 million won ($270,000) in Korea
- The GV90 is expected to ride on Hyundai's new eM platform, which the company claims could deliver up to 50% greater range than current E-GMP-based EVs like the IONIQ 5
- A Genesis GV90 prototype was previously caught charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Mesquite, Nevada, indicating a native NACS charging port — consistent with Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis's broader EV strategy
- The GV90's interior features a new "Connect W" infotainment system based on Hyundai's Pleos Connect OS, with a massive digital central screen, Purple Silk leather trim, and Royal Indigo cashmere elements
Why it matters: The GV90, priced from ~$100,000 in the US, positions Genesis directly against full-size luxury electric SUVs — a segment currently dominated by Mercedes and Cadillac — while leveraging Hyundai's new eM platform to claim a 50% range advantage over its own E-GMP siblings. A native NACS port also means Genesis buyers will charge seamlessly at Tesla's Supercharger network from day one.
