Mercedes-Benz late on Tuesday took the covers off the long-awaited electrical G-Class. It rides on a modified model of the gas-powered G-Class’ body-on-frame platform, and packs 4 motors delivering a mixed 579 hp.
It is official title is G 580 with EQ Expertise, and it launches as a 2025 mannequin within the U.S. Gross sales begin within the second half of the 12 months, and Mercedes mentioned a particular Version One model filled with many extras as normal would be the sole model obtainable initially.
A giant and blocky automobile just like the G-Class could not appear fitted to electrical mobility, however Kia has proven it may be accomplished with the EV9 whereas nonetheless delivering over 300 miles of vary. Mercedes hasn’t mentioned how a lot vary the electrical G-Class will ship, however a regular 116-kwh battery ought to make it aggressive. DC charging at charges of as much as 200 kw are doable, enabling a 10-80% cost in just a little over half-hour.
With 579 hp on faucet, the electrical G-Class can speed up to 60 mph from relaxation in 4.6 seconds and hit a high pace of 112 mph. Every of the automobile’s 4 motors individually powers one of many wheels, enabling the drive torque to be exactly directed to the place it’s wanted, what Mercedes refers to as digital differential locks. There’s additionally a low-range gear discount for off-roading.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Expertise
2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Expertise
2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Expertise
The configuration permits the electrical G-Class to execute a so-called tank flip, the place the automobile can activate the spot by rotating its left and proper wheels in reverse instructions. Mercedes calls this characteristic the G-Flip. There’s additionally G-Steering, which is a scaled-back tank flip characteristic that can be utilized to nudge the automobile right into a 90-degree flip, by having it flip across the inside rear wheel. This may be helpful on tight trails the place a big rock or tree makes it tough to finish a standard flip. A crawl operate with three settings can also be included.
The suspension can also be suited to off-roading. An unbiased setup is used on the entrance, whereas a strong axle is used on the rear, with adjustable dampers discovered at every nook. The automobile matches its gas-powered sibling’s capacity to climb as much as a 100% grade on appropriate surfaces, and gives 5.9 inches extra fording depth at a complete 33.5 inches. The bottom clearance is 9.8 inches, and the strategy, departure, and breakover angles are 32, 30.7, and 20.3 levels, respectively.
2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Expertise
2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Expertise
2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Expertise
Mercedes has additionally up to date the gas-powered G-Class for 2025. Key among the many updates is a swap to a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 with mild-hybrid expertise for the entry-level G 550 grade. The G 63 from AMG sticks with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 but additionally positive aspects mild-hybrid tech.
Mercedes additionally added some driver-assist options designed for off-roading with its 2025 replace, and thess naturally additionally profit the electrical variant. The spotlight is the Offroad Cockpit. This supplies an summary of the important thing data for off-road driving in each the gauge cluster and infotainment display screen. It exhibits data reminiscent of automobile positioning, a compass, steering angle, tire stress, and extra. There’s additionally a Clear Hood characteristic that depends on the surround-view digital camera system to offer a view of what is beneath the engine bay, which could be helpful when off-roading but additionally when navigating difficult curbs.
Pricing data for the 2025 G-Class vary, together with the G 580 with EQ Expertise electrical variant, can be introduced nearer to the market launch.
Ultimately, Mercedes will launch a child G-Class. It is due later this decade with an electrical powertrain.
