Genesis Essentia Concept Drops By 71st Cannes Film Festival

Genesis brought their all-electric Essentia Concept to the CR Fashion Book Cannes Party, which is held during the week of the Cannes Film Festival, now in its 71st iteration.

The Essentia Concept is Genesis’ first battery-electric concept car, boasting a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, a multi-motor electric powertrain and a bespoke interior. At heart, the Essentia is supposed to be a sporty GT car, one that can also offer “serenity, clarity and beauty.”

“We are extremely delighted to be a part of this celebration with CR Fashion Book and the members here at this special occasion,” stated Genesis Brand boss, Manfred Fitzgerald. “It’s very exciting to introduce Essentia here in Cannes to a distinguished global group of guests, and showcase our vision of future mobility.”

Among the car’s multiple stunning features, we count its facial recognition capabilities, fingerprint sensor (for opening the doors), massive widescreen infotainment display, transparent bonnet, butterfly doors and bronze wheels.

While Genesis didn’t provide any performance figures, official images show a very revealing digital instrument cluster. Its readout points to a possible top speed of 167 mph (269 km/h) and a maximum driving range of 232 miles (373 km).

“We are happy to partner with Genesis on our first CR Fashion Book Cannes Party,” said CR Fashion Book president, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld. “CR Fashion Book is honored to have Genesis’ new Essentia present, which shares many of the same principles as CR in design, luxury and glamour.”