Video Summary
The reviewed car is a G-Class with a fully electric drivetrain and four motors, priced at £180,000.It retains a ladder frame chassis, independent front suspension, and a solid rear axle.
Its battery pack is 116 kWh, providing a WLTP range of about 280 miles.
It has 580 brake horsepower and 858 pound-feet of torque, enabling roughly 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds.
The top speed is 112 mph, and it weighs just over 3 tons.
The on-road experience feels like a smooth, competent-riding, modern G-Wagon.
The car has a long-travel throttle and slow steering, but does not encourage fast driving.
It makes a V8-like "G-roar" sound produced by a soundbar under the hood, which can be switched off.
Despite the battery pack size, the interior space and boot are similar to ICE versions.
The wading depth is 850mm, which is 150mm deeper than the G63.
The four motors give it excellent off-road finesse and control.
It has off-road crawl and G-steer functions, and is armor plated underneath.
The car is pointless, but astounding and a showcase of what's possible.
Electric motors are better than ICE for off-roading, providing more capability and finesse.
