The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen has lastly gone electrical – simply don’t name it a member of the EQ household.
The electrical model of the legendary G-Class was anticipated to be named the EQG, aligning it with Mercedes-Benz’s naming conventions for its battery-powered fashions.
Nonetheless, the reveal of the mannequin has introduced with it an official identify: the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Know-how.
Whereas nearly all current EQ-branded fashions run on platforms separate to these which underpin the petrol and diesel variations, the electrical G-Wagon nonetheless makes use of its trusted body-on-frame chassis to retain off-road credibility.
Powering the G 580 are 4 electrical motors – one for every wheel – produce as much as 432kW of energy and 1164Nm of torque mixed. That’s simply sufficient to place the G63 AMG’s twin-turbo V8 to disgrace, which develops 2kW however 314Nm much less.
Mercedes-Benz claims the boxy electrical SUV can speed up from 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds, earlier than reaching its electronically restricted prime pace of 180km/h.
The motors are fed by a 116kWh lithium-ion battery pack, protected by a 26mm thick plate with carbon combined in to stop a puncture. It boasts a claimed driving vary of 473km on the WLTP cycle.
Not like most electrical autos (EVs), the G 580 has a discount gear for low-range off-road driving actions, limiting its prime pace to 85km/h.
Robotically engaged digital differential locks assist to maintain the SUV underneath management when driving on unfastened surfaces, although that is achieved by torque vectoring because the G-Wagon lacks bodily differentials.
And sure, Mercedes-Benz is placing G-Flip into manufacturing, permitting drivers to make their passengers (and themselves) violently sick by spinning the EV on its axis.
A barely extra sensible characteristic is G-Steering, which makes use of the same precept to scale back its turning circle. Take into consideration two individuals paddling a canoe, with one pushing towards the present whereas the opposite works with it.
Mercedes claims spectacular figures for the G 580, which incorporates a capability to drive up a forty five diploma grade (or 35 levels sideways). It additionally options method, departure and breakover angles of 32, 30.7 and 20.3 levels, respectively.
With no engine to fret about ingesting water, the G 580 has a 850mm wading depth, 150mm greater than the G63.
There are three on-road drive modes to select from (Consolation, Sport, Particular person) and two off-road (Path, Rock) settings, relying on the floor being pushed on.
When you suppose you’ll miss the V8 rumble of the G63, Mercedes-Benz has outfitted the EV SUV with its “G-ROAR sound expertise”.
An 11kW onboard AC charger and 200kW DC charging capability are normal.
The electrical G-Wagen has three charging programmes to pick out from, together with Customary, Work, or Dwelling. Drivers can pre-set their departure time, local weather management and most cost stage throughout the three, with Dwelling and Work able to activating primarily based on location.
Whereas the EV G is considerably totally different from its petrol-powered counterpart underneath the pores and skin, its look hasn’t modified a complete lot – save for a raised bonnet, new A-pillar trim, roof lip spoiler, and rear wheel air curtains.
Aerodynamically optimised high-gloss black 18-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels are fitted as normal, although choosing the AMG Line look package deal consists of 20-inch 10-spoke alloys in addition to working boards, branded brake calipers, and illuminated chrome steel door sills.
A Evening Bundle with tinted lights, black wheels, black mirror caps and badges can be accessible.
Inside, there’s the traditional luxurious fittings reminiscent of an open pore pure walnut inside, nappa leather-based steering wheel, plus twin 12.3-inch screens for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, which continues to run on the MBUX working software program.
The navigation system can take chosen routes under consideration and plan the place to cease for a cost and even what drive modes to interact.
Elective tools features a black grille, 11.6-inch rear shows, keyless go, and a Burmester 3D sound system.
Customary security options embody autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep help, blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view digicam and site visitors signal recognition.
Mercedes-Benz Australia is but to verify once we can anticipate to see the G 580 in native showrooms, and the way a lot it can price Down Underneath.
European examples will begin from €142,621.50 – equal to greater than $235,000.
The G63 AMG, the lone G-Class on sale in Australia, is priced from $363,561 earlier than on-road prices.
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