The all-electric G-Wagon options an all-wheel drive (AWD) setup with 4 electrical motors (one for every wheel)

• The EQG is the all-electric spinoff of the common G-Class SUV.

• Its idea model was showcased on the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in early 2024.

• The EQG includes a 116 kWh usable battery pack with a WLTP-claimed vary of as much as 473 km.

• Off-road necessities embrace digital differential locks and low-range switch case for every gearbox.

• Exterior highlights embrace a closed-off grille, LED projector headlights with round LED DRLs, and a squarish tailgate-mounted housing.

• Cabin will get an all-black theme with squared-off housings for the AC vents and leather-based upholstery.

• Features on board embrace twin 12.3-inch shows, non-obligatory rear screens, and ADAS.

• India launch anticipated by mid-2025; costs might begin from Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom).

The Mercedes-Benz EQG, the all-electric model of the G-Class, has simply made its world debut in road-ready avatar. An early idea model of the electrical G-Wagon was even showcased on the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 which gave a preview of the production-spec electrical off-roader. As a lot because the EQG title has caught with us, Mercedes has opted for a special title for paperwork functions, and it is going to be formally referred to as the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology. Finding the center floor between these two names, we will likely be referring to this electrical beast because the Mercedes G 580 for the remainder of this story.

Here’s every thing to know concerning the first-ever electrified avatar of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class:

Four Motors And Over 1,000 Nm

Mercedes-Benz is providing the electrical G-Klasse SUV with the next electrical powertrain:

With all the large torque on provide, the G 580 can do the 0-100 kmph dash in simply 4.7 seconds, regardless that it weighs over three tonnes. The road-ready EQG comes with three drive modes: Comfort, Sport, and Individual. It additionally options two off-road modes: Trail and Rock.

Off-road Specifics

The electrical G-Class makes use of torque vectoring to generate digital differential locks. This expertise makes it potential to offer the precise required torque to every wheel to get it out of sticky situations. While it isn’t new for a purpose-specific high-end EV to have an electrical motor for every wheel as supplied within the G 580, it does impress with the truth that every motor setup additionally has its personal gearbox with a switchable low-range setting. This is especially helpful for powerful off-roading and is activated within the ‘Rock’ off-road mode.

But maybe the good trick within the arsenal of the EQG, a.ok.a. the G 580, is the “G-Turn.” That’s the title Mercedes has given to the electrical SUV’s skill to vary course like a tank, primarily having the ability to do 360-degree spins on the spot. It does so by turning the wheels on the left and proper sides of the automobile in reverse instructions.

Mercedes-Benz can also be providing the EQG with an adaptive damping system to take care of uneven patches of roads encountered on off-road journeys. It has a floor clearance of a minimum of 250 mm between two axles and a water-wading capability of 850 mm. Its method angle stands at 32 levels, breakover angle at 20.3 levels, and departure angle at 30.7 levels.

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Charging Options

The customer-ready electrical G-Wagon helps quick charging of as much as 200 kW, which might juice it up from 10 to 80 p.c in round 32 minutes. Its large battery will also be top-up through an 11 kW AC charger whereas at house, however that will take significantly longer.

A Beauty On The Outside

One take a look at the electrical SUV is all it takes to make out that it’s a G-Class. This is intentional from Mercedes and definitely went in opposition to the rules of EV design the place aerodynamic effectivity is essential. It nonetheless has the boxy form as the usual G-Wagen however will get EV-specific adjustments comparable to a closed-off black grille having 4 slatted air intakes, and a tweaked bumper that includes a brand new mesh design. There’s additionally an choice to activate the illumination encompass for the grille. The G 580 has retained the usual mannequin’s round LED DRLs and adaptive LED projector headlights, that includes 84 particular person LEDs.

It’s from the profile that the EQG most resembles its inner combustion engine (ICE) model. Mercedes-Benz has fitted it with 18-inch 5-spoke black alloy wheels that vary as much as 20-inch items on the AMG-specific mannequin. 

The resemblance with the usual G-Class is clear on the again as nicely but it surely will get a squarish tailgate-mounted housing as a substitute of the round unit on the common mannequin. The EQG doesn’t get a spare wheel contained in the tailgate-mounted housing however options the storage space for the charging cable as a substitute.

Premium Interiors And Features

The G 580’s cabin is rather a lot like a loaded variant of the common G-Class. It has an all-black theme, the model’s newest multi-function steering wheel with contact haptic controls, and sports activities squared-off housings for the AC vents. Mercedes-Benz is providing it with leather-based upholstery and ambient lighting as a part of the electrical SUV’s normal gear.

In phrases of options, the EQG is supplied with built-in twin 12.3-inch shows (a touchscreen one for infotainment and the opposite for instrumentation), voice assistant, and an augmented reality-based heads-up show (HUD). There’s additionally a ton of non-obligatory gear on provide, which incorporates twin 11.6-inch rear screens, wi-fi telephone charging, and a Burmester 3D sound system.

Its security package boasts of a number of superior driver help programs (ADAS) options together with lane-keep help, autonomous-emergency braking (AEB), and driver attentiveness alert. The EQB additionally comes with a 360-degree digital camera and visitors signal help. Its off-road cockpit function provides to the SUV’s security in tough terrains, creating the phantasm of a clear bonnet to see what’s immediately in entrance of and beneath the automobile.

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India Launch And Price

We count on the Mercedes-Benz EQG to go on sale in India by mid-2025 at an anticipated beginning value of Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom). It will function an electrical different to the likes of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender.

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