Genesis GV60 to feature wireless battery charging

The recently revealed Genesis GV60 will be one of the first vehicles in the world to adopt wireless charging according to reports, with South Korean examples set to score the tech from launch.

According to Green Car Reports, the EV crossover will be offered in its home country with wireless charging capabilities as a part of a test program between the manufacturer and select owners, allowing it to gather data before implementing the tech in other markets.

Based on the same E-GMP architecture as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6, implementing wireless charging in the GV60 will let the Hyundai Motor Group roll out the tech in a small sample group. That way it can be perfected ahead of being made available to its mass-market vehicles.

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Genesis hasn't announced the tech specs of the GV60 yet, but it's expected to adopt the 77.4kWh battery pack from its South Korean relatives – as well as a host of other options including a 350kW DC fast charger.

A spokesperson for Genesis Australia told Wheels it did not have any knowledge of wireless charging being implemented in the GV60, and the official information supplied listed no details about the equipment included with the GV60.

The concept of wireless EV charging isn't new – BMW developed inductive charging pads for its plug-in hybrids in 2019, essentially a bigger version of wireless smartphone chargers – although this tech hasn't yet arrived in Australia.