Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Toyota bZ4X

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Toyota bZ4X 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 88% for the Toyota bZ4X, 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 5 on the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 8 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota bZ4X. 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 Toyota bZ4X offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 2-zone in the Toyota bZ4X.

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 Toyota bZ4X responds with a Electric making 167kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 167kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 591km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 150kW (Toyota bZ4X).

Space & Comfort

The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 25mm longer than the Toyota bZ4X at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis Electrified GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 452L in the Toyota bZ4X, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 51L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis Electrified GV70 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg 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 Toyota bZ4X's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.2 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 Toyota bZ4X about $662 a year (13.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $298 a year less for the Toyota bZ4X.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota bZ4X). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Toyota bZ4X).

Where each one leads

The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 167kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 452L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg).

The Toyota bZ4X: the lower starting price ($55,990 against $132,800) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($662 a year against $960).

The Verdict

Toyota bZ4X scores higher, 80 vs 71

The Toyota bZ4X scores 80 to the Genesis Electrified GV70's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 44 points), energy efficiency (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 42 points), value (Toyota bZ4X ahead by 25 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Toyota bZ4X costs about $298 less (13.8 kWh/100km against 20 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 452L in the Toyota bZ4X.

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