Genesis Electrified G80 vs Porsche Taycan

The Genesis Electrified G80 starts from $155,000 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Taycan opens at $181,200. That makes the Genesis Electrified G80 the more affordable entry point by $26,200.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $170,500 and $199,320 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Genesis Electrified G80 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Taycan gets a 10.9-inch display and 16.8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified G80 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Porsche Taycan. The Porsche Taycan counters with Apple CarPlay and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis Electrified G80 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Porsche Taycan offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified G80 and 2-zone in the Porsche Taycan.

The Genesis Electrified G80 uses a Electric producing 272kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.1 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan responds with a Electric making 300kW and 410Nm, paired to a 2-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Taycan has the clear power advantage at 300kW vs 272kW. In the real-world sprint, the Porsche Taycan is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 94.5kWh (Genesis Electrified G80) vs 89kWh (Porsche Taycan), giving WLTP ranges of 570km and 503km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified G80) vs 270kW (Porsche Taycan).

The Genesis Electrified G80 measures 5,135mm long on a 3,140mm wheelbase, 172mm longer than the Porsche Taycan at 4,963mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified G80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 334L in the Genesis Electrified G80 and 407L in the Porsche Taycan, giving the Porsche Taycan a 73L advantage. The Genesis Electrified G80 seats 5 vs 4.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis Electrified G80) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Taycan). The Genesis Electrified G80 has longer coverage.