2027 Genesis GV60 Magma: 478kW Electric SUV Now Open for Orders

Genesis has opened order books on its most extreme EV yet — the 2027 GV60 Magma — and at $130,000 plus on-road costs, it's pitching itself squarely at buyers who want performance-car pace without a petrol engine under the bonnet.

For context, that's roughly $15,000 more than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N — which makes sense, because the GV60 Magma shares its entire drivetrain with those two. Same 84kWh battery, same dual-motor setup producing 478kW and 790Nm, same electronic limited-slip differential, Virtual Gear Shift, and Drift Mode. You're paying for the Genesis badge, the premium interior finish, and a distinctly different design language.

What It Can Actually Do

The numbers are hard to argue with. Genesis claims 0–100km/h in 3.4 seconds, 0–200km/h in 10.9 seconds, and a top speed of 264km/h. Whether you're ever going to use that on the Tonkin or the Great Eastern Highway is beside the point — this is the kind of performance that puts it in supercar territory for straight-line pace.

The updated Smart Regenerative Braking 3.0 is a genuinely useful addition for everyday WA driving — it draws on map data and traffic flow to automatically adjust regen braking force across the full speed range. That's the kind of feature that makes stop-start city driving less of a chore, and cuts down on brake wear over time.

For performance driving, a Magma Mode transforms the 27-inch instrument cluster into a three-circle display showing motor and battery temperatures, road speed, and lateral g-force. The head-up display adds regen level and remaining boost time. It's a focused setup that won't overwhelm you on a weekend drive down to the Southwest, but gives you the data you need when you're pushing on.

The Details That Justify the Price

Externally, the Magma stands apart from the standard GV60 through a motorsport-influenced front bumper with a signature three-hole design, a model-exclusive rear wing, side skirts, and a rear diffuser. It rolls on 21-inch forged alloys wrapped in 275mm Pirelli P Zero tyres. The hero colour is Magma Orange, but three matte options — Matterhorn White, Makalu Grey, and Ceres Blue — are available if you'd rather keep it understated.

Inside, the Magma-specific trim includes Chamude suede-like upholstery with a plaid-pattern finish, orange accent stitching, and a custom steering wheel with boost and drive mode buttons. If orange interiors aren't your thing, an Ash White accent option tones it right down.

Genesis has also done work on refinement — laminated acoustic glass, reinforced door seals, and Active Noise Control help keep road noise in check despite the low-profile performance rubber. That matters in a city like Perth, where long freeway stretches and regional highway runs are part of everyday motoring.

Ownership inclusions are strong: five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, five years or 75,000km of free scheduled servicing, 10-year roadside assistance with no kilometre cap, and five years of the Genesis To You concierge service — which covers courtesy vehicles. For a $130,000-plus EV, that's a package that takes the sting out of servicing costs.

The 2027 Genesis GV60 Magma is available to order now. On-road costs in WA will vary, so factor in registration and CTP when budgeting.