Mercedes-Maybach Unveils Its First Plug-In Hybrid Model

The Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e is the brand's first plug-in hybrid. The S 580 e provides an even more impressive sense of silence.

The already exceptionally quiet interior becomes even quieter in purely electric driving mode. The saloon travels almost silently and emits no local emissions. Electric-specific features, such as the concealed charging socket on the left side of the vehicle and blue colour accents in the headlights or the battery charging state in the instrument panel, are discreetly integrated with typical Maybach expertise. The hybrid drive is powered by an inline six-cylinder engine from the current Mercedes-Benz petrol engine generation, which delivers 270 kW/367 hp while consuming little fuel and emitting little exhaust.

A combined system output of 375 kW/510 hp and maximum torque of 750 Nm guarantees superior driving performance.

The maximum torque of 440Nm of the electric motor is available from the first engine revolution, resulting in rapid acceleration and dynamic handling. The S 580 e accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 5.1 seconds. For three-phase charging from the AC mains, an 11 kW charger is standard. As an option, a 60 kW DC charger for direct current fast charging is available. Even when the battery is nearly empty, the latter can provide a full charge in about 30 minutes. It has an electric range of up to 100 kilometres (WLTP).

“With our first plug-in hybrid model, we are combining the luxury experience typical of Maybach with emission-free local driving when in electric driving mode," said Mercedes-Maybach head Daniel Lescow. "The S 580 e represents a pivotal step in the transformation of our heritage brand into an electric future. We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023.” Since its market debut in 2021, the current Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has seen steadily increasing demand. The S 580 e will first be available in China, then Thailand, Europe, and other countries.