There are very few electric convertibles of any brand or price point, but Genesis suggests that it could join this small group with a new concept car that is launching this week in Malibu California.
Genesis X Convertible Concept shares platform and powertrain with 2021 The concept of Genesis X electric luxury coupe and Genesis X Speedium Coupe Concept fastback debuted earlier this year, but with a 2+2 hard-top convertible body style.
Genesis X Convertible Concept
The proportions, with the long hood and dash proportions on the axle reminiscent of traditional internal combustion luxury cars, continue from the previous two concepts, while the four-corner headlamps incorporate contours. of the Genesis’ signature grille in a similar way to the X Speedium Concept coupe. But the convertible gets the aforementioned ducktail treatment and folding roof, which Genesis says incorporates transparent moon-shaped roofs to create a sense of spaciousness even when the roof is closed.
The interior is the cabin of the tweaked X Speedium Coupe Concept, first shown in August. The convertible features the same driver-facing center console, which is positioned offset from the front passenger.
Genesis hasn’t confirmed production plans yet, but with very few electric convertibles planned, a production model based on the X Convertible is sure to stand out.
Genesis X Convertible Concept
The Polar Star O2 is one of the very few electric convertibles that has been confirmed to enter production, but it is a smaller two-seat roadster with a sportier purpose.
Mini has hinted that it may be working on an affordable price. Earlier this year, it introduced a one-of-a-kind Mini Cooper SE Convertible, using the electric powertrain from the Cooper SE hatchback, but hasn’t offered any updates since. VW has also hinted that a convertible could be among the body styles being developed for their MEB-based ID line-up, revealing such a vehicle in 2021.
But Britain may offer the closest potential rival for a Genesis luxury convertible EV. Bentley confirmed Its first EV is coming in 2026 after a year delay and five years ago it teased a fully electric conversion concept. That would also give Bentley an alternative to the current Continental GTC in a future all-electric lineup, so at least it seems plausible.
