The legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV has become an electric car

Four electric motors (one for each wheel) ensure the unsurpassed mobility of the “Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ”. Both the front and rear axle designs each produce 108 kW (147 hp) of power and a maximum torque of 1,164 Nm, always directed to the wheel that needs the most traction at the time.

In addition to four driving wheels and four electric motors, driving on the most difficult terrain is facilitated by the “Low Range” gearbox, which is suitable for both hauling loads and “kneading” off-road.

Electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ (photo by manufacturer)

Various electronic assistants help to guide the machine through various hard-to-pass surfaces, reduce the turning radius and protect against dangerous swaying.

The “transparent hood” function will make driving on unpredictable roads easier for the driver in virtual the media screen shows the front view of the car. However, the passability of a real SUV will be most assured by the electric torque vectoring system, which replaced the mechanically locked differential and ensures much faster activation, allowing individual and automatic distribution of torque to each wheel separately.

Mercedes Benz G 580 EQ (photo by manufacturer)

Protecting against wear and corrosion, the batteries are protected against dirt and water. The bottom and engine compartment are protected by a 26 mm thick carbon fiber skid plate that weighs only 57.6 kilograms and is fastened with 50 steel bolts. A corresponding steel guard would weigh three times as much.

Also, the EQ version of the G series can ascend and descend at a 45-degree (100 percent) slope and submerge in 850 millimeters of water. The tread depth is even 150 millimeters greater than that of the previous generation of G series cars with internal combustion engines. The geometric data of the passability are also impressive. The ground clearance is at least 250 millimeters, the maximum permissible slope is 35 degrees, the approach angle is 32, the departure angle is 30.7 and the crossing angle (ramp) is 20.3 degrees.

The capacity of the G-series lithium-ion battery is 116 kWh, and the charged SUV can travel as much as 473 kilometers (according to WLTP). The maximum power of fast charging is 200 kW and when charging in this way, the battery is charged from 10 to 80 percent in 32 minutes.

The latest EQ system batteries have three charging programs (Standard, Work and Home) and even five levels of energy regeneration (DAuto, D+, D, D– and D– –). In this way, Mercedes-Benz strives for a balance between optimal charging speed and the longest possible battery life.

In Lithuania, the electrified legend can already be ordered from 152 thousand. euros.

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