Even as a proponent of EVs, I can admit that giving them enough driving character can be tough. Without an emotional powertrain to interact with, EVs are playing with one emotional hand tied behind their back. That isn't such a big deal in economy cars, but in performance cars it can turn enthusiasts off. That's why the Genesis GV60 Magma is so fun, because it adds spice and flavor to the performance EV world, and it's evident in Doug Demuro's newest video.
The Magma's quirkiness shouldn't come as much of a surprise, given its underpinnings. Like with all GV60 models, the Magma is built on the same E-GMP platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6. And the Magma shares its 641-horsepower, dual-motor powertrain with the Ioniq 5 N hot hatch. So it packs all of the fun of the regular GV60—like the interesting shift dial attached to a rotating ball and the funky body shape—just a lot of extra power and performance.
