Stomping on an EV’s go pedal never gets old. We’re addicted to the thrill of instant thrust, which gets even harder to resist when it can be amplified at any time. That’s why the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 needs a warning label that reads: Boost mode can be habit-forming and may cause bouts of spontaneous acceleration.

Hit the Boost button at the bottom of the electric GV70’s steering wheel, and the dual motors’ peak output jumps from 429 to 483 horsepower for up to 10 seconds. That window is wide enough to dart past other drivers dilly-dallying on the highway. It’s also great for generating giggles but bad for preserving the 77.4-kWh battery’s state of charge, as we recently found out on the freeways and roads around Atlanta.

The Electrified GV70 is the third electric model Genesis has launched in the last year, joining the smaller GV60 SUV and the Electrified G80 sedan. The trio is currently sold in 15 states, with Louisiana, Texas, and Wisconsin recently joining the ranks as availability continues to expand.

The Electrified GV70 isn’t a performance-oriented model, but it’s arguably more fun to drive than the gas-powered GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige. While they look almost identical, you can identify the new electric version by its closed-off grille (with a hidden opening to access the charge port), as well as specific 20-inch wheels and restyled bumpers. It also lacks tailpipes, instead emitting strange humming sounds to alert pedestrians of its presence.

While this GV70 is an electrified copy of its gas-fed siblings, from behind the wheel, we discovered electric means more athletic. The EV shares Michelin Primacy Tour A/S all-season tires with the 3.5T, and its floor-mounted battery pack lowers the center of gravity, adding a dash of extra stability. The brake pedal isn’t always reassuring, though—a byproduct of poor blending between friction and regenerative brakes.