Mercedes-Benz has made a significant stride in the electric vehicle (EV) market with the unveiling of its first electric G-Wagon, officially named the ‘G580 with EQ Technology’.
The G580 retains the iconic boxy design of its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. The front design features a gloss black panel with four horizontal vents flanking the three-pointed star at its center and an LED strip circling the entire panel. Other design elements include a slightly raised hood, air vents on the rear wheel arches, ‘EQ’ badges, circular LED headlights, LED taillights, and a storage box at the rear to carry the charging cables.
The G580 with EQ Technology is the first production vehicle from Mercedes-Benz with individual four-wheel drive. It is powered by four electric motors, two in the front and two in the rear. Each motor produces 145 horsepower, for a total output of 579 horsepower and 1164 Nm of torque.
The G580 uses a 116 kWh battery pack, offering an estimated range of 387 km. It comes with fast-charging capabilities of up to 200 kW at Level 3 DC charger, allowing 10-80% charge in 30 minutes.
Despite being an electric vehicle, the G580 retains the off-road capabilities of its ICE versions. It features five drive modes: Comfort, Sport, Individual, Trail & Rock. The G580 also comes with a shiftable 2-speed gearbox for traveling far off the beaten path.
Inside, the G580 comes with the brand’s latest MBUX infotainment system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Other interior features include temperature-controlled cup holders, wireless charging, keyless entry, a Burmester 3D surround-sound system, rear-seat entertainment units, and leather upholstery.