Luxury off-road Mercedes EV features 360-degree rotation feature, plus luxurious interior and futuristic voice recognition system

MERCEDES-Benz has electrified the G-Wagon without compromising its rich off-road identity and famous boxy appearance.

A breakthrough in the fusion of tradition and technology, the first Edition One model of the electric vehicle is priced at US$180,000.

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The G580 with EQ technology maintains the cubic profile of the classic G-Wagon, but with a slightly raised hood, grooves in the rear wheel arches for airflow and silver “EQ” badges, according to Mercedes.

Fans of the iconic off-roader are swapping the gas station for the SUV powered by a 116 kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery.

Strategically placed at the bottom of the frame, the SUV maintains a low center of gravity.

It uses AC and DC charging, with DC fast charging that can take the vehicle from 10-80% SoC (state of charge) in approximately 30 minutes.

For maximum protection, the battery is stored in a torsion-resistant casing and has three charging programs: standard, work and home.

With an estimated range of 240 miles, per Car and driverThe SUV will be the first Mercedes-Benz production vehicle with individual four-wheel drive.

It contains four individually controlled electric motors near the wheels, two at the front and two at the rear.

The luxurious interior features leather upholstery, a nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel and ambient lighting.

Its MBUX infotainment system has a 12.3-inch touchscreen and activated voice recognition without having to say “Hey, Mercedes”.

Augmented reality navigation overlays instructions over camera images in real time to guide drivers to look up on their phones before the traffic lights turn green.

There’s also a branded storage box for charging cables at the rear, where a spare tire would be on a G-class ICE, with the opportunity to add one.

EASY OFF-ROAD

With selectable low-range off-road downshifting, the G580 is built to withstand rough terrain, with the ability to turn 360 degrees on its own.

A redesigned off-road control center is equipped with a “see-through hood” function to enable a digital off-road experience.

G-Turn and G-Steering technology ensures that the vehicle can complete two complete turns on unpaved or loose off-road surfaces.

The intelligent off-road tracking function offers additional off-road support, providing optimal propulsion.

It also keeps the vehicle at a preset speed, similar to cruise control.

Three tracking speeds are available, including slow tracking, variable tracking and fast tracking to deal with driving obstacles without having to balance braking and acceleration.

Drivers can select the target speed from three levels using the shift buttons on the steering wheel.

And it still maintains the G-roar sound, bringing a specific driving sound to the new electric G-Class.

The 2025 model year electric G-Class is available exclusively in the US in five colors: South Sea Blue Magno, Obsidian Black Metallic, Opalite White Magno, Opalite White Bright and Classic Gray Solid.