Cold weather range loss remains a seasonal range concern for many electric vehicle buyers, but the new Genesis vehicle aims to prove that EVs can thrive in the cold.
Unveiled at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Genesis GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle concept transforms the automaker's GV60 crossover into an off-road rescue vehicle.
To make the GV60 better suited for this role, Genesis changed the wheels to tracks, added carbon-fiber fender flares to protect them—and presumably to keep onlookers from getting hit by the snow they throw up.
Genesis GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle concept
Other modifications include sports seats, additional communication equipment, equipment storage, and equipment mounts in the rear hatch. The GV60's car-to-load (V2L) capabilities allow it to serve as a power source for gear stored on board, notes Genesis.
The GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle is a one-off concept, but Genesis is exploring ways to improve EV performance in cold weather. The automaker recently discussed using 48-volt electrical systems in its current EVs to power heated windows that can defrost faster than conventional 12-volt solutions—while using less electricity.
The loss of EV range in cold weather is real, although the extent to which it affects real-world driving habits is less clear. For many EV drivers, it simply means more charging, which can often be done at home. Drivers of internal combustion vehicles—who can't even see their fuel economy drop in cold temperatures—still have to make frequent trips to gas stations in the winter.
Genesis GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle concept
The GV60 arrived in the US as a 2023 model and gets a few updates for 2026, including a 27-inch dashboard display and minor styling tweaks. Genesis hasn't confirmed US specs yet, but the GV60 could get a larger battery like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, which it shares the Hyundai E-GMP platform with.
A performance variant of the GV60 Magma is expected to arrive as a 2026 model, introducing the new Genesis Magma that was announced at last year's New York auto show.