Talking Cars 365: Driving the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80

Look once, twice, three times . . . and you’ll still miss that it's an EV

Jon Linkov, Consumer Reports Autos Editor.

By Jon Linkov
Autos Editor

June 21, 2022

Main theme: In a world of SUV-ish-looking electric vehicles that, somehow all look strikingly similar rolls the Genesis Electrified G80, which looks roughly 98.5 percent like the conventionally powered Genesis G80. In fact, the EV version of the G80 looks so similar to the regular version that we challenge you to look at pictures of it and find where the door for the charging port is. No Googling!

In this week’s episode we discuss the Electrified G80’s styling, electric range, driving dynamics, and luxurious interior, and how it compares with the gas-powered version.

Audience question: With so many electric vehicles on the market, which EV would the panel recommend to a first-time buyer?

Talking Cars 365 — "Talking Cars" panelists Ryan Pszczolkowski, Jon Linkov, and Mike Monticello.

As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.

Driving the Nissan Z, episode 364
Driving Subaru’s First EV, the New Solterra, episode 363
Driving the Ford Maverick Hybrid, episode 362
Driving the Rivian R1T, episode 361
Driving the 2023 Genesis GV60, episode 360

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Jon Linkov

Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.