Fleet World road tester Al Suttie spends a rather fun week testing the Genesis GV60 fully electric SUV.

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Model: Genesis GV60 77.4kW 490 Sport Plus

List price (BiK): £65,350 (2%) CO2: 0g/km Range: 289 Test efficiency: 285-mile range

Monday

After a somewhat disappointing encounter recently with a different electric vehicle, I was feeling a bit muted about trying out Genesis’ new EV, the GV60. However, that feeling was soon dispelled by the numerous details that lift the GV60 both outside and inside, as well as the immediate and lasting impression of this car’s superb build quality. Other brands should be taking notes here.

Tuesday

The styling of the GV60 might not be to all tastes, but it certainly lifts the eyes on a drab, wet morning in Scotland. This car’s minty green hue helps here, while the pop-out door handles are one of the details that add to the Genesis’ appeal. Unlike with a Range Rover Evoque where I’ve experienced the handles not sitting perfectly flush when closed, the GV60’s are precise, and they spring out to meet your hand as you approach the car. This is aerodynamics done effortlessly.

Wednesday

This GV60 is the Sport Plus version, so has an electric motor for each axle and a potential combined power of 490hp if you use the Boost button on the steering wheel. Make the most of this and acceleration is up there with supercars, offering 0-62mph in just 4.0 seconds. More pertinently, it allowed me to get out of a side road on to a busy A-road swiftly and safely this morning.

Thursday

Genesis has quickly got its collective heads around what most drivers want and need in an SUV. Forget ultimate handling and pin-sharp steering, what you get is a car that rides very well, even on the 21-inch wheel of this model. It’s also marvellously quiet inside the cabin at all speeds, so you make progress in a cocoon of quiet. Happily, it also handles and steers just fine, too.

Friday

After a few miles in the GV60, it’s proving a struggle to dislike this car. Admittedly, the £65,350 P11D price will be beyond the pockets of many. If you are in the position to have this car as an option, it’s tricky to see why you would choose any of its opposition, such as the Tesla Model Y or Volkswagen ID.4. Even the closely related Kia EV6 has a bit of a fight on its hands to outdo its Genesis cousin.

Saturday

The GV60 might not be the first car to come with a revolving gear lever selector, but it does add a bit of fun to every time you get in the car. As a means of choosing a gear, it also works more quickly than some other EV’s gear levers. It’s also pleasing that Genesis has repeated the circular theme in details such as the electric door mirror adjuster.

Sunday

It’s proved very hard to find fault with the Genesis GV60. The rear seats are not the most generous with space in the class, and nor is the boot, but neither are cramped. Everywhere else, it just works superbly well, from the infotainment and comfort, to the quality and rapid charging ability that can see it go from 20 to 80% charge in as little as 18 minutes.