Words: Kyle Cassidy
Published 22 August 2026
Genesis has unveiled the GV90, a full-size electric flagship SUV offering up to seven seats, a 123.5kWh battery and as much as 490kW. No it’s not coming here, but look what we are missing out on!
Revealed at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, the GV90 is the production version of the Neolun concept shown in 2024. It will be offered in standard GV90 and more exclusive GV90 Neolun forms.
The GV90 sits on a new eMP electric platform developed specifically for the Genesis flagship. Its 123.5kWh battery is the largest yet fitted to a Hyundai Motor Group EV and delivers an estimated range of approximately 500km in the seven-seat model, based on internal testing.
Genesis says the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes when connected to a 350kW DC charger.
Front and rear electric motors produce a combined maximum of 490kW and 800Nm, driving all four wheels. Electronic limited-slip differentials are fitted at both ends to manage the output and improve traction in wet, snowy or uneven conditions.
Multi-chamber air suspension, electronically controlled dampers and rear-wheel steering are also standard. The rear wheels can turn by up to five degrees, helping give the 5285mm-long SUV a turning circle Genesis compares with that of a mid-size vehicle.
Coach doors for GV90 Neolun
The GV90 Neolun is distinguished by what Genesis calls the Neolun Arch Gate. It combines opposing coach doors with a hidden B-pillar, creating a wide, uninterrupted opening into the cabin.
A dual-motion hinge first moves each rear door outwards before allowing it to rotate open. Crucially, the rear doors can be operated independently of those in front.
Removing the conventional fixed B-pillar required substantial structural work. Genesis has integrated high-strength steel beams into the doors, while the passenger compartment uses a reinforced frame, steel tubes and structural foam to create a concealed roll cage.
The standard GV90 uses conventional front-hinged doors.
Both versions have a 3245mm wheelbase, flat cabin floor and slim dashboard. The Neolun also offers electrically operated front seats that can swivel through 180 degrees when the vehicle is parked, creating a face-to-face seating arrangement.
At the top of the range is a four-seat Neolun Executive Suite. Its second row features semi-aniline leather seats, a refrigerator, integrated tables, a real wood floor and radiant heating inspired by the traditional Korean ondol underfloor heating system.
A partition separates passengers from the luggage compartment, while powered blinds provide additional privacy. The panoramic glass roof can also switch between transparent and opaque across six independently controlled zones.
Expanding screen and AI assistant
The GV90 does without a conventional start button. Opening the door powers up the vehicle, while pressing the brake pedal makes it ready to drive.
A 23.6-inch OLED display incorporates the instruments, navigation and media functions. When the vehicle is parked, the screen can rise by 90mm to become a larger 24.6-inch display for watching multimedia content.
A 25-inch head-up display provides driving information, while the Android Automotive-based Pleos Connect operating system allows third-party apps to be downloaded. The Gleo AI voice assistant can also control vehicle functions and answer questions through natural-language conversations.
Other technology includes remote parking, a reversing assistant capable of retracing a previously driven route and a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system with Dolby Atmos.
Safety equipment includes 12 airbags and an occupant-monitoring system. Genesis claims the GV90 introduces the world’s first roof airbag, which deploys across the panoramic glass during a severe rollover to reduce the risk of occupants contacting the roof or being ejected.
Battery protection includes measures designed to limit thermal propagation between cells, along with a cloud-based monitoring system that can identify potential faults and alert the driver.
Measuring 5285mm long and riding on 24-inch forged wheels, the GV90 adopts a cleaner interpretation of Genesis’ familiar design language. Its front end features slim lighting elements spanning the fascia, while the rear does without a spoiler or unnecessary decorative lines.
“GV90 is not simply a new vehicle, but a new vision for luxury mobility that brings together inspiring design, AI-powered software and connectivity, and industry-leading safety,” said Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung.
Genesis has yet to confirm when the GV90 will enter production or which international markets will receive it.
