Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 16 Aug 2026, price 24 Sep 2026
Genesis Electrified GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 360kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 503L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 67, but the Mercedes-Benz EQA is $42,900 cheaper
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$89,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 140kW
- Energy use
- 16.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 340L
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$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
$89,900RRP
- 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
Genesis Electrified GV70 Signature Performance AWD
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $591 a week in repayments ($132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz EQA EQA250+
$89,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $393 a week in repayments ($89,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA starts $42,900 lower on RRP.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Genesis Electrified GV70 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
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Finance
From ≈$393/wk(≈$1,701/mo)
Estimate on the Mercedes-Benz EQA at $89,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis Electrified GV70Driva 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's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz EQA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 6 on the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
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
Genesis Electrified GV70
None open on our record
Mercedes-Benz EQA
- REC-006695 · published 12 Aug 2026Nine model lines: door lock defect (campaign RC5219)Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2026
- REC-006475 · published 10 Nov 2025The high voltage battery may short circuit if charged over 80 percent capacity.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-005949 · published 15 Apr 2024The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 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
74kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
66.5kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. The Mercedes-Benz EQA counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQA offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 360kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz EQA responds with a Electric making 140kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 70.5kWh (Mercedes-Benz EQA), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 480km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 100kW (Mercedes-Benz EQA).
Space & Comfort
The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 252mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 163L advantage.
For towing, the Mercedes-Benz EQA leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 0kg 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 Mercedes-Benz EQA's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $149 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Mercedes-Benz EQA).
Where each one leads
The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 340L).
The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the lower starting price ($89,900 against $132,800) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($811 a year against $960).
The Verdict
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 67
The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 47 points), safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 27 points), energy efficiency (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 21 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA costs about $149 less (16.9 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$393/wk(≈$1,701/mo)
Estimate on the Mercedes-Benz EQA at $89,900 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
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis Electrified GV70Driva 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, Genesis Electrified GV70 and Mercedes-Benz EQA?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the cheapest at $89,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis Electrified GV70 by $42,900.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Mercedes-Benz EQA has the most range at 496km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 350kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mercedes-Benz EQA, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the largest boot at 503L with the seats up (1,678L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 makes the most power at 360kW. The Genesis Electrified GV70 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.4s.
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