Genesis GV60 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV60 stands out with panoramic roof, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with BOSE 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis GV60 and 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 168kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Genesis GV60) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 561km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 235kW (Genesis GV60) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Genesis GV60 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 470mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 432L in the Genesis GV60 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 349L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 1,900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Genesis GV60 turns in a 11.9 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $235 a year less for the Genesis GV60.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV60) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV60), no data (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV60: the lower starting price ($88,300 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($864 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 168kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 432L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,600kg).

The Verdict

Genesis GV60 scores higher, 73 vs 60

The Genesis GV60 scores 73 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 12 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 41 points), energy efficiency (Genesis GV60 ahead by 33 points), value (Genesis GV60 ahead by 28 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Genesis GV60 costs about $235 less (18 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 432L in the Genesis GV60, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis GV60, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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