Mercedes-Benz late on Tuesday took the covers off the long-awaited electric G-Class. It rides on a modified version of the gas-powered G-Class' body-on-frame platform, and packs four motors delivering a combined 579 hp.
A big and blocky vehicle like the G-Class may not seem suited for electric mobility, but Kia has shown it can be donewhile still delivering over 300 miles of range. Mercedes hasn't said how much range the electric G-Class will deliver, but a standard 116-kwh battery should make it competitive. DC charging at rates of up to 200 kw are possible, enabling a 10-80% charge in a little over 30 minutes.
individually powers one of the wheels, enabling the drive torque to be precisely directed to where it is needed, what Mercedes refers to as virtual differential locks. There's also a low-range gear reduction for off-roading.2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, where the vehicle can turn on the spot by rotating its left and right wheels in opposite directions. Mercedes calls this feature the G-Turn.