- Via the primary seven months of this 12 months, Genesis constructed simply 1,367 examples within the US.
- Genesis introduced an replace to the GV70 vary for the 2026 mannequin 12 months in November.
- The up to date SUV features a bigger 84 kWh battery pack, changing the outdated 77.4 kWh unit.
Lower than two weeks after information broke that Genesis had dropped the Electrified G80 from its US line-up, manufacturing of the all-electric GV70 has additionally been placed on maintain. The corporate maintains the pause is barely momentary, although the timing raises questions in regards to the SUV’s future. For now, the scenario doesn’t replicate significantly effectively on the model’s electrical technique.
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Information of the manufacturing pause surfaced earlier this week by way of Enterprise Korea, which reported that Hyundai Motor’s Alabama plant stopped constructing the Electrified GV70 again in June. The outlet went additional, suggesting the transfer was not only a pause however the everlasting elimination of the electrical SUV from the meeting line.
Troubled Begin For Native Manufacturing
Genesis has been constructing the Electrified GV70 in Alabama since February 2023, and it stays the one EV that it produces in the US. Gross sales, nevertheless, have been underwhelming. Between January and July this 12 months, simply 1,367 models had been assembled, a decline of 18.3 p.c in contrast with the identical interval final 12 months. March was particularly weak, with solely 93 autos accomplished.
The automaker has confirmed that manufacturing of the Electrified GV70 has certainly been halted in Alabama, however it insists it’s only a short lived measure and that manufacturing will resume quickly.
Official Response
“Genesis has quickly paused meeting of the Electrified GV70 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) as we optimize our manufacturing plans,” a Genesis spokesperson informed Carscoops. “Electrified GV70 manufacturing is deliberate to renew for the US market, with particulars to be introduced at a later date. The Electrified GV70 stays obtainable at US retailers at the moment with out disruption. Together with the GV60 SUV, Genesis will proceed to supply an EV lineup that meets the wants of US customers.”
Whereas Genesis says the electrical SUV isn’t going anyplace, it clearly faces strain to spark extra curiosity amongst consumers. Towards the tip of November, the mannequin was refreshed for the 2026 mannequin 12 months, gaining a bigger 84 kWh battery pack to interchange the earlier 77.4 kWh unit. The improve suggests Genesis isn’t able to stroll away from the electrical SUV, even when gross sales have but to match expectations.