Video Summary
The G580 is the first electric G-Class.It has four electric motors, one for each wheel.
The G580 shares its general platform with the rest of the G-Class petrol engine range.
It has a total system power of 579 bhp and total system torque of 850 lb ft. Torque arrives as soon as the motors start turning.
The vehicle's dimensions are the same as other Gs: 4.6 meters long.
Mercedes-Benz raised the bonnet and added skirts on the A-pillars as well as a spoiler to improve aerodynamics.
Rear wheel arch has a hole in there to let air in better.
This is the first G to get keyless entry.
The 116 kWh battery runs through the middle of the chassis underneath the floor of the cabin to avoid decreasing interior space.
A huge composite plate underneath adds strength.
In some markets, but not in the UK, there is an electric G-specific grill.
The rear has a box holding the charging cables or a spare wheel.
Driving on the road offers slight shimmies typical of separate chassis 4x4s, but the ride is more sophisticated.
The steering is medium weighted with a round steering wheel.
The G-ROAR sound is fake noise.
There is a fully digital dash, which is pretty clear and tweakable.
There is a great driving position with a good view out.
The basic kerbweight is 3,085 kilos, half a ton heavier than a petrol version and can't tow. Gross vehicle weight is 3.5 tonnes.
It has three modes of off-road cruise control: a fast one, a slow one, and a variable mode.
Off-road performance is impressive due to instant response, up to 150 times quicker than a mechanical system.
There’s no real differential, but all wheels can be given the same power and when you want to turn the car, those differentials open.
With this 3.2-tonne car and 2 occupants, It has articulation climbing amount of dirt and bog.
