Mercedes G Wagen goes Electric - Detailed 1st Look
Uploaded 1 year ago by The Late Brake Show
Video Summary
Here is the requested summary of the YouTube video about an electric car: - The all-electric G-Wagon looks very similar to a normal G-Class; this is intentional. - The model reviewed moves the G-Wagon game forward significantly. - The electric G-Wagon has keyless entry and keyless go. - The electric G-Wagon has evolved slowly, much like the Porsche 911, but its drivetrain is entirely new. - The electric G-Wagon has a quad-motor system, 116 kWh battery, and nearly 300-mile WLTp range. - The power output is 432 kW or 587 hp with 1164 Newton meters of torque. - The G 580 with EQ technology has 4 x 108kW per permanently excited synchronous motor (each motor with 2-speed gearboxes) - The electric G-Wagon has 250mm+ of ground clearance between axles with 850mm wading depth. - The air curtain and new engine hood design improve aerodynamics to a drag coefficient of 0.44 compared to 0.53 for the old combustion engine. - This model includes a G-Turn mode, allowing 360- or 720-degree spins on loose surfaces. - The all-electric G-Wagon comes with on-road centric Falcon 20-inch tires; the tires, however, are not electric vehicle-specific. - The interior is largely similar to a regular G-Class with some new EV technology, steering wheel changes, and minor badging changes. - This electric G-Wagon is set to be the most powerful G-Class and its priced to be placed between the G500 and AMG versions. - There will be five different exterior colors available and a special interior for the Edition One G 580. - An “Off-Road Crawl” mode will allow the driver to set a speed, after which the car will drive autonomously, allowing the driver to focus on navigating the terrain with the accelerator pedal and steering wheel. - Recuperation downhill is possible and will regenerate energy in the battery. - This EV model maintains boot space at 555L, and the rear-mounted storage box replaces the spare wheel; it can carry a payload of 415kg. - A potential customer can climb Mount Schöckl in the car fourteen times on a single charge. - This EV G-Wagon is Schöckl proved!