As soon as the EQS was launched, it was clear that Mercedes-Benz's new electric lineup would hit some naming convention walls. Is the EQS a sedan or an SUV? Now things are even stranger. Mercedes doesn't use the G-Class designation for any of its cars, but he doesn't call his electric G-Wagen the EQG. Instead, it's his G580 with EQ technology.
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But while the name obscures the drivetrain technology, rest assured that this G-Class is just as electric as anything else Stuttgart currently sells. The 116-kilowatt-hour battery fits into the existing G-Class ladder frame and is charged with either an 11-kilowatt AC charger or a DC fast charger capable of up to 200kW. On DC power, the G580 charges from 10% to 80% in approximately 32 minutes. Mercedes hasn't yet said the electric G-Wagen's range, but based on cargo size and expected curb weight of well over 6,000 pounds, it should land somewhere around 470 miles.
powerful motor
When a G580 with EQ technology uses navigation, its route planning takes into account available charging stations, charging capacity, and payment compatibility, as well as environmental factors such as terrain, temperature, and expected speed. On long-distance trips, we may suggest two short charging stops instead of one long charging stop if the total trip distance ultimately becomes shorter.
Four electric motors, one attached to the frame of each wheel, combine to produce 579 horsepower and 859 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes says the electric G-Class will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 112 mph. A two-speed transmission is located on each axle, giving the electric G a genuine low-speed range. It's surprising to learn that such a large amount of torque is needed in a vehicle, but it's a serious enough engineering challenge that it's safe to assume that it is. .
Equipped with an adjustable adaptive damper as standard. True to its G-Class form, the G580 retains a degree of off-road capability that owners are unlikely to put into practice. Like the popular G-Wagen we know and love, it has an independent front suspension and a solid rear axle, but the latter has been completely redesigned around an electric motor.
electric tricks
In addition to low-range lock and virtual differential lock that don't require driver intervention, unlike the gas-powered G, the G580 EQ's electric motor enables other trick off-road technologies. G-turns, which rotate the left and right wheels of an SUV in different directions, improve maneuverability in tight spaces and allow the vehicle to rotate on the spot like a tank. Mercedes limits this feature to a full 2 rotations. G-Steering is a reduced-impact application of the same basic function that operates at speeds up to 15 mph to tighten turns when driving off-road, as well as Off-Road Crawl Control, a low-speed off-road cruise control. . It contains.
The inch-thick armor plate protects the battery from damage during off-road driving and weighs 127 pounds alone. According to Mercedes, the G580 allows him to climb 100% gradients (45 degrees). Pass through a 35 degree slope. The approach, departure, and breakover angles are 32 degrees, 30.7 degrees, and 20.3 degrees, respectively. Ground clearance is 9.8 inches, so the internal combustion engine doesn't have to worry about water ingestion, and maximum wading depth increases by 5.9 inches to 33.5 inches.
subtle differences
Unless an onlooker witnessed the G580 arrive or depart silently, it would take a keen eye to identify it as an EV. The center of the hood is slightly raised, and flared fender cutouts smooth airflow around the wheels. Unique A-pillar trims are similarly placed around the windshield, while the roof trim forms a subtle spoiler. The most noticeable exterior change is the G's signature rear-mounted spare tire gone, replaced by a rectangular design box for storing charging cables and accessories like tools and snow chains.
All 2025 G580s with EQ technology will be in Edition One launch trim, available in five colors. An Edition One exclusive item is a puddle lamp that projects “Stronger Than Time” onto the ground. The Edition One's interior is upholstered in silver and black Nappa leather, with tinted carbon fiber trim and teal blue lighting, accents and stitching. A dash camera is available, as well as a rear-seat entertainment system with an 11.6-inch touchscreen integrated into the front seatbacks.
everything is loaded
AMG Line 20-inch 10-spoke wheels and running boards are standard. The Night Package is optional on later G580 models with EQ technology, but standard on Edition One. Includes black wheels, tinted turn signal housing, and black exterior badges. Edition One also includes G-Roar's “Sound Experience.” What Mercedes calls “aura” sound is the aural equivalent of welcome and exit lights. G-Roar also emits a distinctive sound when opening and closing the doors and when turning the vehicle on and off.
Other standard features include keyless entry and start, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice controls, wireless phone charging, and Burmester 3D surround sound system . The G-Wagen's off-road cockpit is carried over from the petrol version and displays not only altitude and compass, but also relevant information such as climb and descent angles and side slope. The off-road cockpit also includes a “transparent hood” that uses the 360-degree camera system's forward-facing lens to show the driver what's directly in front of the vehicle and below the hoodline. The available Exclusive Interior Package Plus features massaging seats with quilted leather and active bolsters for increased lateral support.
Standard safety features on the 2025 G580 with EQ technology include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with navigation, lane centering steering, blind spot monitors, automatic parking, a 360-degree camera system, and a driver attention monitor. included.
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Availability and price
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ technology is expected to go on sale later this year. Pricing will be announced closer to launch and is expected to start at around $150,000.
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