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Britain's poshest motor show gets under way next week, with eight new cars making their debut at the three-day event. That includes the sleek GV60 coupé crossover utility vehicle, which makes its UK and European debut at Salon Privé London taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea from ­Thursday to Saturday, April 21 to 23. The GV60 is the first electric car from Genesis, the luxury marque from South Korea.

Pricing for the model ranges from £47,005 to £65,405, and pre-order books have opened for the brand's first dedicated electric platform-based vehicle.  Sleek: The first electric car from Genesis, the GV60 coupe crossoverThree options of the GV60 will be available at launch: Premium (168kW rear-wheel drive single motor) priced from £47,005, with a range of up to 321 miles. Sport (160kW + 74kW all-wheel drive dual motor) priced from £53,605, with a range of up to 292 miles. Sport Plus (160Kw+160kW all-wheel drive dual motor), priced from £65,405 with a range of up to 289 miles.

The GV60 can be charged up to 80 per cent in 18 minutes on a rapid charger.The GV60 will come as standard with advanced driver safety systems, a dual 12.3 in infotainment screen and wireless phone charging. Its electronic transmission control, dubbed a 'crystal sphere', lets you select driving modes.  RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Citroen's brand new car at a used car price: As it launches... Behind the wheel of the fastest luxury SUV on the planet:... Snitch cam! New app can turn a smartphone into a speed... Half of new cars sold must be electric by 2028: Ministers... Share this article Share HOW THIS IS MONEY CAN HELP How to get the cheapest car insurance: Ten tips for cheaper car cover   Genesis launched five premium luxury vehicles in 2021 and this year will introduce three electric vehicles. By 2025, all new models will be electric and it aims to be net carbon zero by 2035. Other highlights at Salon Privé London include the first chance for British motorists to see up close the new flagship Range Rover SV, available as standard and long-wheelbase; Aston ­Martin's powerful new 193mph DBX 707; the all-new Morgan Super 3 three-wheeler; the Ferrari 296 GTB rear-wheel drive plug-in hybrid); and the Alfa Romeo 12C prototype.Also attending are: Alpine, Lamborghini, Pininfarina, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Harley-Davidson; Indian Motorcycles and the Pal-V fling car, British specialists Charge Cars, Envisage, Everrati, Jensen Automotive and Overfinch.There are also cocktail bars, fine dining and a shopping village hosting luxury brands including British jeweller Boodles.Dominique Boesch, managing director of Genesis Motor Europe said: 'Salon Privé is the perfect event for our all-electric GV60 to be making its European debut.'Andrew Pilkington, managing Director for Genesis Motor UK added: 'GV60 marks a new electrifying era for Genesis in the UK, and we are thrilled to add our first all-electric car to our line-up for customers with pre-orders now open.'As part of our overall global push for electrification we want to redefine what premium-luxury means to a new generation of electric vehicle customers.

GV60 embodies the very essence of the Genesis brand - providing next generation technology without compromising on luxury.'Event director David Bagley said: 'Salon Privé London promises to be London's most exclusive automotive party, with plenty to see and do in addition to the motoring attractions.
It's a privilege to open the first day with the European debut of the Genesis GV60.'Salon Privé London is donating 20 per cent of all entry ticket sales to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), via Work for Good for Ukraine.

Tickets at salonprivelondon.com.