Genesis kills off gas-powered cars in the UK for EVs and hybrids

Genesis is officially killing off its gas and diesel-powered vehicles in the UK to become “a fully electrified brand” in 2025. Once current gas models are sold, Genesis will only sell EVs in the UK — at least until new hybrids join the lineup.

Genesis UK drops gas cars for EVs and hybrids

The luxury automaker launched its first vehicle in the UK in 2021. Since then, Genesis has made clear its plans to become a leading premium EV brand.

Although initial plans called for all new Genesis vehicles to be fully electric by 2025, the company confirmed it would introduce new hybrids.

Genesis already offers three EVs in the UK: the GV60, the Electrified G80 sedan, and the Electrified GV70 SUV. All three models have been updated with revamped interiors, more driving range, added features, and improved styling.

Once the current gas and diesel-powered G70 saloon, G70 Shooting Brake, GV70, and GV80 models are sold this year (some already are), Genesis will only sell EVs in the UK.

Genesis will introduce new all-electric models in the coming years, including its first high-performance EV, the GGV60 Magma. The luxury brand said its lineup “will be enhanced with hybrid tech.”

According to Auto Express, hybrids are not expected to launch until 2027. The GV70 and G80 would likely be candidates for a hybrid variant. Genesis could use new plug-in hybrid tech from the new Hyundai Sante Fe, the luxury brand’s parent company.

Electric vehicles accounted for about 80% of Genesis sales last year. The GV60, its first dedicated EV based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, was the top seller, followed by the Electrified GV70 and Electrified G80.

Genesis said the new EVs and hybrid models will be tailored for European customers as it expands beyond its current UK, German, and Swiss businesses.”