Freezing temperatures are infamous for sapping a battery’s vary or slowing its charging time, however Genesis with its newest idea is hinting that future house owners of its electrical autos should not fear.

The corporate final week teased a brand new model of its X collection of ideas, the primary of which dates again to the unique Genesis X coupe idea unveiled in 2021. The newest, dubbed the Genesis X Snow Speedium idea, was designed with cold-weather efficiency in thoughts.

A handful of photographs of the idea had been posted to Genesis’ social media channels along with the message, “Genesis X Snow Speedium idea unveils a blazing symphony of energy and class, irrespective of the temperature.”

Automakers have a variety of choices for guaranteeing enough efficiency of an EV’s battery in chilly climate. These can vary from refined thermal administration programs to easily having the car proprietor choose an choice to precondition the battery previous to charging. It is not clear what Genesis has envisioned for its X Snow Speedium idea.

Genesis X Snow Speedium idea

The newest idea is predicated on the Genesis X Speedium Coupe idea unveiled in 2022, and visually seems to solely differ through a roof rack with an built-in brake gentle and loaded with skis, and extra driving lights built-in with the entrance fascia. It is seemingly the idea’s tires are additionally designed for driving on snow.

Genesis additionally offered the X Convertible idea in 2022, as a part of the X collection of ideas. Whereas the ideas are supposed to trace at future design themes for Genesis vehicles, there are rumors they might additionally straight preview a new flagship for Genesis.

On the reveal of the X Convertible, Genesis Chief Inventive Officer Luc Donckerwolke stated the ideas had been developed to refine the design components for Genesis’ future EVs, but in addition to see if a enterprise case may very well be made for a low-volume flagship.