Tested: 2026 Genesis GV60 Performance Gets a Bit More Range

• What's new: Genesis upped the GV60's battery capacity for 2026.
• Why it matters: This should improve overall driving range, though we didn't see much of an uptick.
• Edmunds says: While quick, the Performance mostly whets our appetite for the upcoming GV60 Magma.

At the track

Since horsepower and torque figures didn't change, I wasn't surprised that the test track numbers essentially stayed the same. The last GV60 Performance we tested hustled from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds; this one did it in 4.0 seconds. As for the quarter mile, the updated GV60 dispatches it in 12.3 seconds at 109.9 mph, while the old car did the same in 12.2 seconds at 110 mph. That's hardly a difference worth mentioning, but for the bench racers out there, it's probably because the newer car weighed in 60 pounds more than the older one. If you're keeping score at home, that's a little off the pace of the Tesla Model Y Performance we tested recently and quite a bit behind the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

On the skidpad, the GV60 Performance continues to be hobbled by its all-season tires, matching the older car's 0.88 g of lateral grip. Those tires also hurt braking, albeit more than before, with the updated GV60 taking 123 feet to stop as compared to 115 feet for the earlier car. That braking distance is the only noteworthy performance disparity between this and the older car.

On the handling circuit, the Performance feels pretty good. The all-wheel-drive system is biased to the rear, and it combines with the electronic limited-slip rear differential to give the GV60 a rear-drive feel in corners. In its highest performance Sport mode, it's solidly entertaining, but the all-season tires and notable body roll mean it's fun, not fun. That said, it's the kind of difference you really only notice at a test track. Out on the road, the GV60 feels lively, and the Boost button on the steering wheel is a blast to use when squirting through traffic (while safely obeying all traffic laws, of course).

Sorta improved range

Since the big story is battery capacity, we also ran the upgraded GV60 through our standardized Edmunds EV Range Test. The last GV60 tested got 274 miles, crushing its EPA estimate of 235 miles. This updated GV60 Performance has an EPA-estimated range of 252 miles, but it only gained 5 miles of range on our test route. That 279 miles still beats the EPA estimate, but not by quite as wide a margin. It was a little more efficient with its electrons but charged a bit slower. As with the performance numbers, the differences were slight. 

Come on, Magma

In the end, this is an around-the-edges update. The GV60 Performance still leans toward luxury first and performance second. It's entertaining to drive, and it has no problem getting out of its own way, especially with the Boost button giving you an extra 54 horsepower for 10 seconds. However, the lack of a summer tire option kneecaps it.

Which means enthusiasts have a choice. They can get the current Performance and invest in a set of tires to take advantage of its potential. Or, they can wait for the 2027 GV60 Magma to go on sale. The Ioniq 5 N has already shown us what this platform is capable of, and it's very good. With a dash of Genesis luxury, the Magma has the makings of an outstanding performance car. We'll find out more this summer.