Mercedes-Benz India Begins Pre-Bookings for Electric G-Class SUV

Akash Patil

09 Jul 2024, 06:47 PM

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Mercedes-Benz India has started taking pre-bookings for its electric version of the G-Class SUV. The German Automaker announced the launch of the G-Class electric SUV in India by next year.

The electric G-Wagon concept, which was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo, was initially named the EQG; later, it was renamed the G 580 with EQ Technology.

The G 580 is known as a Gelandewagen in Germany.

Exterior

The electric G possesses all the proportions, boxy stance, and circular headlight design of the standard G-Class, the overall silhouette remains the same as the standard G-Class, but it gets a revised grille with an LED strip around it. EQ badging, and aerodynamic elements. The G 580 includes a revised

A-pillar, spoiler lip, and sculpted bonnet. The alloy wheels are newly designed.

Interior and Features

The G Wagon EV is loaded with features such as integrated dual 12.3-inch displays, passenger-side grab handles, an updated voice assistant, and an augmented reality-based heads-up display (HUD). While as optional extras offer dual 11.6-inch rear screens, wireless phone charging, and a Burmester 3D sound system.

Powertrain and Range

The G 580 has four electric motors featuring an all-wheel drive (AWD) that produce a total of 587 PS and 1,164 Nm of torque. The electric G-wagon also supports fast charging of up to 200 kW, which can charge up from 10 to 80 percent in just 32 minutes. It offers a claimed range of up to 473 km (WLTP).

The car can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in less than 5 seconds.

The electric G gets several drive modes, namely: Comfort, Sport, and Individual, and two off-road modes: trail and rock.

Mercedes-Benz claims that the G-Class electric version boasts all the off-road capabilities of the standard G-Class.

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