has finally unveiled the production version of its all-electric G-Class SUV. In a break from current Mercedes nomenclature, in which battery electric vehicles are designated by the EQ prefix, the model letter, some numbers, a drivetrain description, and maybe a body type , the electric G is simply called the G 580.
The ground clearance at the center of the G 580 is slightly less than that of the internal-combustion versions of the model line.But owners won’t miss the locking diffs, as the G 580 supposedly mimics their caprine prowess with complex electronics. A motor at each wheel is equipped with a shiftable two-speed gearbox that allows it to simulate a low range, and any one wheel can receive all the vehicle’s power, if needed for traction.
With a starting price that will likely be around $150,000, the G 580 seems to be for those who want to signal a semblance of environmental virtue without giving up the allure of aggressive military drag. Whether there has been any compromise in practicality and performance will be revealed when we get some time behind the wheel in May.Range Rover Just Unveiled Its New All-Electric SUV