Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Polestar 4
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 71
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
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Polestar 4
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$78,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 200kW
- Energy use
- 16.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 526L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 71
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$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
$78,500RRP
- 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.
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor
$78,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $340 a week in repayments ($78,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Polestar 4 starts $54,300 lower on RRP.
The Polestar 4 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 ≈$340/wk(≈$1,473/mo)
Estimate on the Polestar 4 at $78,500 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 Polestar 4Driva 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 Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Polestar 4 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 92% for the Polestar 4, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70, against 9 on the Polestar 4.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 7 in the Polestar 4.
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 9 on the Polestar 4.
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
Polestar 4
None open on our record
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
100kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 200kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 200kW 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 Polestar 4 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with head-up display, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with Bowers & Wilkins audio and 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 Polestar 4 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 2-zone in the Polestar 4.
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 Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 100kWh (Polestar 4), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 620km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 200kW (Polestar 4).
Space & Comfort
The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 125mm shorter than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Polestar 4 a 23L advantage.
For towing, the Genesis Electrified GV70 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 Electrified GV70's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.5 m against 11.6 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 Polestar 4 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $154 a year less for the Polestar 4.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Polestar 4).
Where each one leads
The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 200kW) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg).
The Polestar 4: the lower starting price ($78,500 against $132,800), the bigger boot with the seats up (526L against 503L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($806 a year against $960).
The Verdict
Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 71
The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 35 points), energy efficiency (Polestar 4 ahead by 22 points), value (Polestar 4 ahead by 18 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Polestar 4 costs about $154 less (16.8 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$340/wk(≈$1,473/mo)
Estimate on the Polestar 4 at $78,500 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 Polestar 4Driva 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 Polestar 4?
The Polestar 4 is the cheapest at $78,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis Electrified GV70 by $54,300.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Polestar 4 has the most range at 620km (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) and Polestar 4 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). 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 Polestar 4 has the largest boot at 526L with the seats up.
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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