H iconic Geländewagenlong synonymous with top off-road capabilities and as a lifestyle symbol, it moves into an era that can be purely electric but without any compromise in capabilities and performance. And while we knew her for so long as EQGafter all the Germans, under the new nomenclaturethey chose a more conventional name, the circumstance G 580.
Externally, electric G-Class it maintains its timeless boxy silhouette, although there are many subtleties aerodynamic improvements. The relative coefficient is at 0.48 and is better than 0.53 of the conventional G 450 d. However, the optional reserve remains at the back as an indication of one top 4×4.
THE closed mask with the illuminated outline marks its electrical origin, while the interior exudes luxury and prestigedecked out in carbon fiber trim and cutting-edge technology, to its standard MBUX with the screens 12.3 inches.
Dimensionally the body length is 4,624 meters, the width at 1.9131 and the height at 1.986. The wheelbase is at 2,890 millimeters.
THE luggage compartment starts from 555 liters and reaches 1,990 with the rear seats folded down.
Behind her iconic bodywork G 580 there is one huge 116 kWh battery which feeds four electric motorsone for each wheel, delivering an impressive combined power 588 horsepower and an amazing one torque 1,154 Nm.
This electric and all-wheel drive behemoth accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h within just 4.7 seconds with top speed limited to 180 km/h. Impressive numbers for one curb weight of 3,085 kg.
Note that the AC charging power is at 11 kW and DC at 200 kW with the factory average autonomy to be located at 434-473 kilometers.
Beyond the performance on the asphalt the electric G-Class is top and off road having a maximum depth of water passage at 85 cm and ability to pass through side slopes up to 35 degrees.
At the same time, it will easily cope with uneven terrain with an approach angle 32.0 degreesdeparture angle 30.7 degrees and ramp angle 20.3 degrees.
With ground clearance close to 25 cm and a host of off-road features such as two-speed “short” mode or the G-Turn with torque vectoring function and digital “locks” of virtual differentials simulating the operation of classic 4×4. And even better…
In addition, the G 580 offers three personalized modes to assist off-road driving: the G-Turn which we said and which allows it to rotate 720 degrees on the spot, the G-Steering which reduces the turning circle allowing it to rotate around its axis and a off-road detection mode at particularly low speeds.
There is also a new “transparent hood” function which uses the front cameras to project forward to infotainment screen to make it easier to deal with obstacles.
For those looking for exclusivity, the Edition One of the electric G-Class offers a number of custom-built features such as special colors Manufaktur and intricate details that highlight the electrical DNA.
Although the price remains unknown, it is expected that the electric G-Class will have a correspondingly premium price compared to the corresponding gasoline engines but logically it will be lower because of the tax breaks. However, with advances in battery technology promising increased range and performance, the investment is a glimpse into the future of premium 4x4s.
