The forthcoming 2022 Genesis eG80 has been spied during a recent round of testing at the Nurburgring. Despite the all-electric powertrain, the vehicle’s weight, and its massive size, it appears to offer some rather impressive performance.
From a visual standpoint, there isn’t much that distinguishes the eG80 from combustion-powered variants. Consequently, the big sedan features the same overall design and includes the automaker’s quad headlights and quad taillights.
The most obvious point of difference comes at the front end where the sedan’s massive front grille has been closed off and clad in black plastic as it is obviously not needed to cool an engine. This prototype, like one our spy photographers snapped just a few weeks ago, also has a set of classy multi-spoke wheels that further add to its refined appeal.
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As for the interior, there should be no real differences between the eG80 and regular G80 models. Admittedly, this prototype does have a pair of Recaro seats and a roll cage but they are simply there for testing purposes.
Very little is known about the powertrain of the electric Genesis, including how much horsepower and torque it will pump out, but reports out of Korea indicate it will have a battery pack that’s large enough to offer 310 miles (500 km) of driving range. Genesis is also expected to equip the EV with the latest Level 3 autonomous driving suite developed by Hyundai Motor Company and Samsung Electronics.
CarScoops expects to see the Genesis eG80, or G80 EV, premiere in 2021.