Video: 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Crowned Cars.com’s Top Pick: Luxury EV

Unlike a lot of new luxury EVs, which are clean sheet designs, there's almost no hint that you're sitting in an EV. Genesis took the gas-powered G80, which is itself a well-executed large luxury sedan, and replaced its powertrain with a pair of electric motors and a big 87.2-kilowatt-hour battery pack. So what we have is a gorgeous electrified luxury sedan with an opulent interior that puts a lot of other luxury brands to shame. The multimedia system is simple to use, easy to decipher and elegant to behold, and none of the controls are confusing or requires studying the owner's manual for an hour. On top of that, the Electrified G80 elevates the driving experience to one where there's practically no powertrain noise at all, unless you want there to be. The experience of operating a car this quiet only adds to its luxurious feel and you still get brisk acceleration, a refined ride, standard all-wheel drive, impressive charging capabilities, and ample range. Genesis currently only sells the Electrified G80 in 15 states, but it seems to be adding states as it also expands its EV lineup. Despite that limited availability, or should we say exclusivity, it's good enough for us to name the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Cars.com's EV Top Pick for Luxury. (upbeat music)