Mercedes-Benz G 580 electric SUV launched at Rs 3 crore

The G 580 has the G-Turn function, which allows the SUV to rotate 720 degrees on the spot.

Mercedes-Benz launched the G 580 Edition One at Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom). The electric G-Wagon will be showcased at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo.

The overall design of the G 580 is similar to the ICE version, except for a few details, such as the gloss black front panel with an illuminated surround, reworked bumpers and a raised bonnet. The SUV has circular LED headlights, LED taillights, and a storage box at the rear to carry the charging cables.

The interior also looks identical to the standard G-Class. It features two 12.3-inch screens for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. It comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, keyless entry, a Burmester sound system, and rear-seat entertainment units.

The G 580 is powered by four electric motors: 2 in the front and 2 in the rear, producing 580 BHP and 1165 Nm. Mercedes claims the electric G-Wagon can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h.

The EV comes with a 116 kWh battery pack, offering a range of 386 km on a single charge. It supports fast charging up to 200 kW. It takes 32 minutes to recharge the battery with a fast charger.

The G 580 rides on independent suspension at the front and has a rigid rear axle. It has a low-range gearbox and a crawl function, as well as the G-Turn function, which allows the SUV to rotate 720 degrees on the spot.