Genesis GV60 vs Porsche Macan
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Genesis GV60 scores higher, 73 vs 61
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 6 Nov 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
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 61
Genesis Australia offer: 5.99% finance, ends 30 Nov 2026. Terms
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Porsche Macan
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$171,100
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 420kW
- Energy use
- 21.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 476L
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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
$171,100RRP
- with the Genesis GV60's standard kit: $171,100 (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.
Porsche Macan GTS
$171,100
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $768 a week in repayments ($171,100 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 $82,800 lower on RRP.
The Genesis GV60 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Porsche Macan 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's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. 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 7 of 10 key systems on the Genesis GV60 and 10 on the Porsche Macan.
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.
Porsche Macan
- REC-005728 · published 19 Jul 2023Due to a manufacturing issue, the screw connection to the rear seat belts may not have been tightened sufficiently.Year range on the notice: 2014 - 2023
- REC-001157 · published 19 Mar 2020The service cover for the fuel pump can come into contact with the fuel filter flange under certain circumstances e.g.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2018
- REC-001146 · published 3 Nov 2015There is a possibility that the low pressure fuel line under the hood can leak at the connection pointYear range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
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
95kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 270kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 270kW 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 Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-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 Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan 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 Macan offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Genesis GV60 and 2-zone in the Porsche Macan.
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 Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 168kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 4.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 84kWh (Genesis GV60) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan), giving WLTP ranges of 561km and 513km. DC fast charging peaks at 235kW (Genesis GV60) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).
Space & Comfort
The Genesis GV60 measures 4,515mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 290mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV60 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 432L in the Genesis GV60 and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 44L advantage.
For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 900kg 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 GV60's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.9 m against 12.1 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 Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $154 a year less for the Genesis GV60.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV60) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV60), no data (Porsche Macan).
Where each one leads
The Genesis GV60: the lower starting price ($88,300 against $171,100), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($864 a year against $1,018).
The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 168kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 432L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,600kg).
The Verdict
Genesis GV60 scores higher, 73 vs 61
The Genesis GV60 scores 73 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 12 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 49 points), value (Genesis GV60 ahead by 28 points), safety (Genesis GV60 ahead by 27 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Genesis GV60 costs about $154 less (18 kWh/100km against 21.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 432L in the Genesis GV60, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis GV60, 3 on the Porsche Macan.
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 Porsche Macan?
The Genesis GV60 is the cheapest at $88,300 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Porsche Macan by $82,800.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Genesis GV60 has the most range at 561km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Porsche Macan accepts the highest DC charging at up to 270kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis GV60 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Porsche Macan, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Porsche Macan has the largest boot at 476L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Porsche Macan has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Genesis GV60 has the longest warranty at 5 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Porsche Macan makes the most power at 420kW. The Porsche Macan is quickest to 100km/h in 3.8s.
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