Mercedes will present the electric G-Class in Beijing

Mercedes recently lifted the curtain on the update of petrol and diesel versions of its legendary G-Class now benefits from a 48 V hybrid, a revised cockpit and some new features to facilitate progress in all areas new comfort equipment. But the long-awaited big novelty concerns the first 100% electric G-Class. The latter will be unveiled on April 23, 2024 in Beijing, a day before the opening of the China auto show. Called the G 580 with EQ technology, it promises unchanged off-road capability, or even improved four electric motors – 1 for each wheel – and new features.

The real G-Class

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class 580 with EQ Technology – its full name – will remain faithful to the ladder chassis. If it stays true to the EQG concept, it will have one electric motor per wheel along with a two-speed transmission. The angles of attack and return will be the same as its brothers of the hot engine and it will also be able to turn on itself – literally – or turn 90 ° to enable operation in narrow environments or to present problematic obstacles. As for performance or freedom, you’ll have to wait a little longer.