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Genesis G80

359bhp

Powertrain

2xmotors, 4WD

87.2kWh

Battery

£30 recharge

4.9 secs

Performance

139mph

354 litres

Seats up/down

N/A

MODEL TESTED: G80 Electrified Luxury

PRICE: £69,805 POWERTRAIN: 2x e-motors, 87.2kWh battery, 359bhp

WITH a starting price of £69,805, the G80 Electrified costs much less than its rival here. However, there is a range of option packs that bump up the price considerably. Add the extras of our test car, and the total climbs to within touching distance of the EQE, at £84,215.

Tech highlights

Unlike the EQE, which was designed to be an EV from the outset, the G80’s chassis was originally intended for combustion powertrains. Fitting electrical running gear means some compromises in packaging, but in terms of motor and battery specs, the numbers are certainly competitive.

There are two electric motors

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