Genesis GV60 vs Polestar 3
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Level at 73: here's what splits them
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 1 Jul 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
Genesis Australia offer: 5.99% finance, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Polestar 3
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$116,700
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 245kW
- Energy use
- 17.6 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 597L
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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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$88,300RRP
- no option data for this car
$116,700RRP
- with the Genesis GV60's standard kit: $116,700 (nothing to add)
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 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.
Polestar 3 Rear Motor
$116,700
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 1 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $516 a week in repayments ($116,700 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 $28,400 lower on RRP.
The Genesis GV60 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Polestar 3 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 ≈$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 Genesis GV60 at 5 stars (2022) and the Polestar 3 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 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 GV60 and 90% for the Polestar 3, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Polestar 3, 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 Genesis GV60 and 9 in the Polestar 3.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Genesis GV60 and 10 on the Polestar 3.
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 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.
Polestar 3
- REC-006379 · published 16 Jul 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter the bumper wiring harness causing corrosion.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
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 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.
How long to charge
92kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 310kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 310kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Genesis GV60 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Polestar 3 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis GV60 stands out with V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 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 GV60 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Polestar 3 offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Genesis GV60 uses a Electric Motor producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.
The Polestar 3 responds with a Electric Motor making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds.
The Polestar 3 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 168kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Polestar 3 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 84kWh (Genesis GV60) vs 92kWh (Polestar 3), giving WLTP ranges of 561km and 603km. DC fast charging peaks at 235kW (Genesis GV60) vs 310kW (Polestar 3).
Space & Comfort
The Genesis GV60 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 385mm shorter than the Polestar 3 at 4,900mm (2,985mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 3 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 432L in the Genesis GV60 and 597L in the Polestar 3, giving the Polestar 3 a 165L advantage.
For towing, the Genesis GV60 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 100kg 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 Polestar 3's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.8 m against 11.9 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 GV60 costs about $864 a year (18 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Polestar 3 about $845 a year (17.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $19 a year less for the Polestar 3.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV60) and 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 3). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV60), no data (Polestar 3).
Where each one leads
The Genesis GV60: the lower starting price ($88,300 against $116,700) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 1,500kg).
The Polestar 3: more power (245kW against 168kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (597L against 432L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($845 a year against $864).
The Verdict
Level at 73: here's what splits them
The Genesis GV60 and Polestar 3 are level on the CarSorted Score at 73 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Polestar 3 ahead by 23 points), value (Genesis GV60 ahead by 10 points), practicality (Polestar 3 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Polestar 3 costs about $19 less (17.6 kWh/100km against 18 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 432L in the Genesis GV60, 597L in the Polestar 3.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$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, Genesis GV60 and Polestar 3?
The Genesis GV60 is the cheapest at $88,300 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Polestar 3 by $28,400.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Polestar 3 has the most range at 603km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Polestar 3 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 310kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis GV60 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022) and Polestar 3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 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 3 has the largest boot at 597L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis GV60 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,600kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Polestar 3 makes the most power at 245kW. The Polestar 3 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.5s.
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