Is Hyundai ready to play with range extender power too? According to foreign media reports, the Genesis GV70 equipped with an extended-range hybrid system will be launched by the end of 2026. The new model will be produced at Hyundai's U.S. plant in Georgia.
Genesis initially planned to launch only battery electric vehicles after 2025, but the rapidly changing market has forced the South Korean brand to rethink its electrification strategy.
According to Korea Automotive Blog, citing insiders, an EREV (Extended Range Power) version of the Genesis GV70 is already in development and is specifically aimed at the North American market. Production of the model is reportedly scheduled to begin in December 2026, which means it will be available as a 2027 model.
If the reports are confirmed, the Genesis GV70 will be the first model within the Hyundai Group to feature the EREV powertrain, with more likely to follow.
Hyundai Group's shift is expected to be influenced by Chinese automakers, whose range-extender technology, which is popular in the Chinese market, combines the advantages of electric motor propulsion without relying on the charging network. The electric motor is specifically used to drive the wheels, and the small-displacement internal combustion engine acts as a generator to charge the battery pack.
Currently, the Genesis GV70 is available in both gasoline and all-electric variants, which means that the platform can be easily adapted to the EREV powertrain without the need for a large investment. The GV70 was originally launched in 2020 and received a mid-term update in 2024, which means that the Genesis GV70 is still a few years away.
According to reports, the Genesis GV70 extended-range version will be produced at Hyundai's U.S. plant in Georgia. The company recently confirmed that the plant was originally planned to produce battery electric vehicles and is now preparing to produce hybrid models.
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