Genesis Box Buggy 2026: specs, power and where it was unveiled

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Genesis has unveiled the Box Buggy, an open electric concept built for golf courses, racing paddocks, resorts and other enclosed spaces, following on from the concept’s first appearance, which we covered earlier. Its main trick isn’t power — it’s four independently steered wheels: the vehicle can move sideways, spin almost on the spot and manoeuvre in tight spots where a regular shuttle would need several attempts.

Each wheel gets its own drive motor. The Box Buggy also uses e-Corner modules and steer-, brake- and drive-by-wire systems with no traditional mechanical link. Genesis lists Crab Mode, Zero Turn and Lateral Move among the buggy’s party tricks. The underlying Hyundai Mobis technology lets the wheels turn up to 90 degrees, enabling sideways parking manoeuvres and a full turn within a tight space.

The concept first appeared at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it shared the spotlight with the X Gran Convertible concept and the GMR-001 hypercar, before making its way to the Genesis Scottish Open. The name is a nod both to the pit-lane radio call “box, box” and to the quirky American Brubaker Box of the 1970s.

The output figure needs a caveat. Genesis’s official description gives neither the power of the individual wheel motors nor a combined figure. Media reports diverge — some cite around 160 hp, attributed to Genesis design chief Luc Donckerwolke, while others put it at “more than 200 hp,” so neither number can be treated as officially confirmed yet. The company also hasn’t disclosed battery capacity, range, top speed or charging time.

In practice, the Box Buggy is a showcase for the e-Corner system and for mobility concepts built for enclosed spaces, rather than a rival to production EVs. Pricing, production timing and any rollout plans remain unannounced.