Audi Q8 e-tron vs Genesis GV60
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Genesis GV60 scores higher, 73 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Genesis GV60
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$88,300
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 168kW
- Energy use
- 18 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 432L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 71
Genesis Australia offer: 5.99% finance, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 30 Nov 2026
Offer from Genesis Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
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$140,600RRP
- cannot be matched: Premium Audio, Ventilated Front Seats and Panoramic Roof not offered
$88,300RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q8 e-tron 50 e-tron SUV
$140,600
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia
No published drive-away price on our record.
Genesis GV60 Advanced RWD
$88,300
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $385 a week in repayments ($88,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Genesis GV60 starts $52,300 lower on RRP.
The Genesis GV60 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi Q8 e-tron does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Genesis GV60.
Finance
≈$385/wk(≈$1,669/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV60 at $88,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis GV60Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Audi Q8 e-tron at 5 stars (2019) and the Genesis GV60 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2019 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q8 e-tron and 89% for the Genesis GV60, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Audi Q8 e-tron, against 7 on the Genesis GV60.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 8 in the Genesis GV60.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q8 e-tron and 7 on the Genesis GV60.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q8 e-tron
- REC-006599 · published 28 Apr 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the mounting bolts connecting the brake pedal rod and the brake servo may not have been tightened to the sufficient torque and could become loose.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
Genesis GV60
- REC-006491 · published 27 Nov 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the windscreen may have insufficient adhesion and could detach from the vehicle whilst driving.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-006234 · published 2 Jan 2025Due to a software issue, the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may develop an internal fault causing the 12 Volt battery to stop charging.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- REC-005943 · published 16 Apr 2024Due to a software issue in the Integrated Charging Control Unit, the auxiliary 12 Volt battery may not charge as intended, resulting in battery drainage and loss of motive power.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- 2 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
95kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 170kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 170kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
74kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 235kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 235kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q8 e-tron features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Genesis GV60 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q8 e-tron stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis GV60. The Genesis GV60 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q8 e-tron gets leather upholstery while the Genesis GV60 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 3-zone in the Genesis GV60.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q8 e-tron uses a Electric producing 250kW and 664Nm of torque, sent through a two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.
The Genesis GV60 responds with a Electric Motor making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 168kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q8 e-tron is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 95kWh (Audi Q8 e-tron) vs 84kWh (Genesis GV60), giving WLTP ranges of 491km and 561km. DC fast charging peaks at 170kW (Audi Q8 e-tron) vs 235kW (Genesis GV60).
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q8 e-tron measures 4,915mm long on a 2,928mm wheelbase, 400mm longer than the Genesis GV60 at 4,515mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q8 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 432L in the Genesis GV60, giving the Audi Q8 e-tron a 137L advantage.
For towing, the Audi Q8 e-tron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis GV60's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.9 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q8 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Audi Q8 e-tron), 5 years (Genesis GV60).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q8 e-tron: more power (250kW against 168kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (569L against 432L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,600kg).
The Genesis GV60: the lower starting price ($88,300 against $140,600).
The Verdict
Genesis GV60 scores higher, 73 vs 71
The Genesis GV60 scores 73 to the Audi Q8 e-tron's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi Q8 e-tron ahead by 25 points), value (Genesis GV60 ahead by 19 points), technology (Genesis GV60 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron, 432L in the Genesis GV60.
Ways to buy
For the Genesis GV60.
Finance
≈$385/wk(≈$1,669/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis GV60 at $88,300 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis GV60Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q8 e-tron and Genesis GV60?
The Genesis GV60 is the cheapest at $88,300 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q8 e-tron by $52,300.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Genesis GV60 has the most range at 561km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Genesis GV60 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 235kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q8 e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2019) and Genesis GV60 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2019 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the largest boot at 569L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q8 e-tron makes the most power at 250kW. The Audi Q8 e-tron is quickest to 100km/h in 7s.
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