We took the new Genesis GV70 EV on a 270-mile trip from South to North England to test its range, here’s what we thought

The Genesis GV70 EV faced a challenging EV range test on a 270-mile long-distance drive up through the UK, to measure how the electric vehicle performs under real-world conditions

The route stretched 270 miles, almost the car’s full range.

The official WLTP figure says 298 miles, but the real-world number is closer to 240 to 280, depending on conditions.

It was still dark when I pulled out, and the air was cold enough to see my breath, but the plan was simple: make it to the office without charging.

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Genesis GV70 EV set for a long-distance drive

Before setting off, I had the Genesis GV70 EV fully charged and ready.

It is a twin-motor electric vehicle with 483hp and 516lb-ft of torque, able to go from 0 to 62mph in 3.8 seconds.

So it’s quick, quiet, and easy to drive.

The battery capacity sits at 84kWh, and when conditions are good, the car can fast-charge from 10 to 80 percent in under 20 minutes, which means if I did need to stop, it wouldn’t be for long.

That morning, though, the goal was different. It was a 270-mile long-distance drive, and I needed to get there on time. Thankfully, the early part of the journey went smoothly.

The motorways were clear, the roads damp but manageable. The car settled in easily at highway speed.

By the time I reached Oxford, around 100 miles in, the numbers started to drop faster than I wanted.

The car’s smart navigation began suggesting nearby charging points.

It even warned that I might not make it to Manchester without stopping.

I decided to push on. I was not going to turn off the air conditioning, the seat heating, the massage function, or the music. If I was going to test it, I wanted to do it properly and comfortably.

I had the ambient lighting on, music playing, and the cabin warm.

The Bang and Olufsen sound system was crisp and clear, and the seats were set to massage and heat.

The semi-autonomous driving helped take the edge off.

It held the lane, kept the right distance, and even changed lanes when I set it to.

The Genesis GV70 EV did its job quietly and calmly while the battery ticked lower and lower.

Once I got past Birmingham, nearing 180 miles in, things got harder. The gauge fell below 30 percent, and the EV range anxiety set in.

The freeway signs began to feel a lot further apart. My GPS kept showing potential chargers, but I was too close to stop now.

The electric vehicle handled the drop in power without complaint. It still felt stable and confident, even as I started to worry about the numbers.

When I finally reached Manchester, the car showed 2 percent battery left and about five miles of EV range left.

I had 10 minutes to spare before my 9am start time, and parked at the Supercar Blondie office. Thankfully, there is a charger in the car park.

Electric vehicle travel and charging in the UK

This trip highlighted the reality of electric vehicle travel and modern EV range in the UK. In the Southern counties, chargers are frequent and reliable.

Further north, though, they are harder to find. The situation is improving, but infrastructure still shapes how people think about range.

The Genesis GV70 EV has the tech and the battery to handle long-distance trips, but the network around it needs to keep up.

Charging stations are being added across the country, but the rollout is uneven.

For now, planning is everything. Knowing your route, your range, and your backup options can make all the difference.

This drive proved that even a 270-mile-long-distance drive across the UK is possible in an electric vehicle without major compromise.

You do not have to give up comfort, and you do not have to drive nervously with the heater off.

The Genesis GV70 EV showed that with care, planning, and confidence, real-world electric travel in the UK works, even when you arrive with 2 percent left.

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