As early as 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will release a car electric G-Class By the end of 2024. Now, the automaker has officially unveiled the electrified version of its popular luxury car known for its exclusivity. The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology It is powered by a 116 kWh lithium-ion battery, which gives it enough energy to run up to 473 kilometers (294 miles) on a single charge. It also has a maximum total power of 432kW and a maximum torque of 1164Nm.
The electric model looks very similar to the gas-powered G-Class, with sharp angles and distinctive door handles, grille and circular headlights. Mercedes offers optional lighting specific to the EQ version of the car, but you can change its appearance and give it a significantly different design than the standard G-Class. The car is powered by four electric motors located next to each wheel and has several modes for off-road use: G-TURN, which allows you to turn the car almost on the spot, G-STEERING, which eliminates the need for multiple wheels, and cruise for off-road driving. intelligent off-road scanning function that provides control.
Mercedes-Benz has made sure the car’s battery is also ready for off-road journeys by encasing it in a torsion-resistant housing that protects it from water and dirt. Since the car can be driven in up to 33.5 inches of water, the battery definitely needs this kind of protection. It can charge with both alternating current and direct current, and can go from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 32 minutes when connected to a fast-charging DC system. The G-Class can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy when you coast or hit the brakes.
EDITION ONE G-Class with EQ Technology, which will be introduced later this year, will have an “expanded palette of standard features”. This was reported by the spokesperson of the company TechCrunch A range-extended version with a battery from Mercedes partner Silas using more energy-intensive silicon-anode technology will also be available in the next few years.
