Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric

Mercedes-Benz’s highly anticipated and latest addition to its EQ portfolio, the all-new Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric (N465), officially launched in Malaysia.

Known as the G 580 with EQ Technology, the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) off-roader (4x4 luxury SUV) underpins a Ladder Frame Construction (ladder-frame chassis).

Fully-imported (CBU – Austria), available via Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) are two variants (G 580 EQ – MYR 958,888, G 580 EQ Edition One – MYR 998,888).

Prices (OTR, w/o insurance, 10% SST) include a standard vehicle warranty (four years/unlimited mileage) and a drive battery warranty (10 years/250,000 KM).

Six (standard) exterior colours (G 580 EQ: Dark blue, Indium Grey, Iridium Silver, Mojave Silver, Obsidian Black, Opal White Bright).

Three (MANUFAKTUR) exterior colours (G 580 EQ Edition One: South Sea Blue Magno, Opalite Blue Magno, Classis Grey Solid).

Two (single-tone, dual-tone) interior colours (G 580 EQ: Black, MANUFAKTUR Espresso Brown-Black). 

One (dual-tone) interior colour (G 580 EQ Edition One: Silver Pearl-Black with Blue contrast stitching).

The all-new G-Class Electric has an angular and a symmetrically tiered dashboard (Superior Line Interior – AMG Line Interior), linked to a high-rising centre console (touchpad, drive mode selector, vehicle telematics, wireless charger).

Soft-/hard-touched (dash, centre console, steering wheel, doors), its sees Nappa leather upholstery (G 580 EQ: Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: Black-Blue contrast stitching) with AMG Carbon Fibre trimmings (G 580 EQ: Silver – G 580 EQ Edition One: Blue) and contrast panelling (G 580 EQ: Silver – G 580 EQ Edition One: Silver-Pearl).

Filling-up the spaces are the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) display unit (single pane glass: instrument cluster, infotainment), Off-road Cockpit (centre: G-Function controls), passenger grab handle (MANUFAKTUR lettering: G 580 EQ – standard/G 580 EQ Edition One – Nappa leather), air-conditioning vents (Metallised – turbine-designed) and ambient lights (Light and Sight Package – 64-colour, active).

Inclusively, the cockpit is airy and premium-crafted with accessibilities ergonomically arranged (driver-centric, passenger-oriented). 

One half of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) multimedia system (third-generation NTG 7), installed is a 12.3-Inch LCD fully digital multi-function driver display (instrument cluster).

Features are three display styles (OFF-ROAD, SPORTY/PURE EV, DISCREET), multiple interfaces (drive modes, vehicle settings) and three modes (NAVIGATION, ASSISTANCE, SERVICE).

Sturdily bolstered and comfortable, the interior (Superior Line Interior – AMG Line Interior) sees Nappa leather upholstery (perforated) in a single-tone (G 580 EQ: Black) and a dual-tone (G 580 EQ: MANUFAKTUR Espresso Brown-Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: Silver-Pearl-Black with Blue contrast stitching) colour schemes.

The front gets electric-powered (driver/passenger – Active Multi-Contour Seat Package Plus: active-multi-way/-contour, lumbar, active cushions, memory, Energising Package Plus: heating/ventilation, massage) diamond-quilted Comfort Seats. The rear gets an electric-powered (seatback recline-adjust, lumbar, ventilation, 60:40 split-flat-fold) bolstered bench (three-seater). 

Included are headrests (front, rear), armrests (front – centre console, rear – centre seat fold-out), an MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System (MBUX rear tablet, front seat backrest displays), a headliner (Black MICROCUT-Microfibre), MANUFAKTUR seatbelts (Magma Grey), sun shades (electric – rear side windows), AMG floor mats (G 580 EQ: Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: Black with Blue contrast stitching) and a glass sunroof (electric – open/tilt/slide, sunshade).

A five-seater SUV (luxury 4x4), the cabin offers generous space, providing the occupants (front, rear) with comfortable seatings and ample interior mobility. 

Sufficient head, shoulder and leg rooms.

Practical storage areas. E.g., a glove box, centre console caverned/partitioned/under-stowage spaces and seat back/side door pockets.

Mounted is a three-spoke-flat-bottom Sports steering wheel in single-tone (Black) Nappa leather with contrast trimmings (G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One: Silver – Blue stitching: G 580 EQ Edition One).

Features are multi-switches (capacitive touch controls – Bluetooth, media, voice assistant, vehicle settings), paddle shifters (battery recuperation levels, crawl speeds) and column adjustments (electric: tilt, telescopic).

Drive is aided by an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system. Included are G-Turn (720-degree spin) and G-Steering (90-degree turn) drive systems.

Provided are four cup holders (Comfort Package: temperature controlled – two – front, rear) and four bottle holders (one – side doors).

Equipped are six USB ports (USB Package Plus: two – front, four – rear), two 12 V power sockets (one – front, one – boot) and one wireless charger (Comfort Package: front).

Accessing its side-hinged tailgate (manual-operation: electric suction close, tailgate-handle-operation) opens to 620-Litres (rear seats up) and 1,990-Litres (rear seats down) of load capacities.

Weighing in at 3,085 KG, the all-new G-Class Electric measures at 4,624 MM in length, 2,187 MM in width, 1,986 MM in height and with a wheelbase spanning 2,890 MM.

Commandingly luxurious, its high riding boxy exterior exudes an electrified G-Class styling, emphasised by ruggedly sleek with solidly flowing contours.

The front-end sees a raised bonnet (Merc emblem), angular quarter panels (over fenders), a large-square grille (illuminated, slitted panel, Merc emblem) and a rectangular moulded bumper (under guard, mesh intakes: central, sides).

Accentuations, body claddings (body-colour: over fenders), body trimmings (G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One – Black: grille, under guard, window/headlamp surrounds), bumper inserts (G 580 EQ: Obsidian black, Night Black Mango – G 580 EQ Edition One: Night Black Mango), side mirrors (G 580 EQ: Obsidian Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: Matte Black), door handles (G 580 EQ: Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: MANUFAKTUR Black embossed ‘G’ logo), protective strips (G 580 EQ: Black-pinstripe – G 580 EQ Edition One: Black-Blue accent), door sill panels (G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One – illuminated, stainless steel), running boards (G 580 EQ: Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: MANUFAKTUR Black), Night Package (G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One), MANUFAKTUR Logo Package (Black: G 580 EQ Edition One) and Merc emblems (Chrome: G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One).

Seamlessly boxy, its upright silhouette furthers the strong and rugged appeal, with symmetrically clean and horizontally cut proportions.

The rear-end sees a straight-cut roofline (roof-edge spoiler), angular quarter panels (over fenders, air curtains), a side-hinged tailgate (mounted square design box, Merc emblem) and a rectangular moulded bumper (under guard, bumper step, exhaust-omitted).

Accentuations, body claddings (body-colour: over fenders), body trimmings (G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One – Black: under guard, window surrounds), bumper inserts (G 580 EQ: Obsidian black, Night Black Mango – G 580 EQ Edition One: Night Black Mango), door handles (G 580 EQ: Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: MANUFAKTUR Black-embossed ‘G’ logo), protective strips (G 580 EQ: Black-pinstripe – G 580 EQ Edition One: Black-Blue accent), door sill panels (G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One – illuminated, stainless steel), running boards (G 580 EQ: Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: MANUFAKTUR Black), Night Package (G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One), MANUFAKTUR Logo Package (Black: G 580 EQ Edition One) and Merc/G 580 emblem/script (Chrome: G 580 EQ, G 580 EQ Edition One).

Circular and G-Class iconic, the darkened headlamps are framed with the grille’s surrounds. Installed are full LED (Multibeam LED) units.

Features are automatic On/Off/high-/low-beam, Daytime Running Lights (DRL – LED), Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus, welcome/leaving lights (animated), sequential turn signals (LED) and a light surround (grille).

Rectangular, the 3D darkened tail lamps are framed slim and are positioned at the bottom. Installed are full LED units.

Features are automatic On/Off, welcome/leaving lights (animated) and sequential turn signals (LED). Included is a high-mounted stop light (top-tailgate-integrated) and a set of fog lamps (bumper-integrated).

The side mirrors (single-tone – G 580 EQ: Obsidian Black/G 580 EQ Edition One: Matte Black) are electric-powered (auto-fold, adjust), with sequential turn signals (LED), blind-spot indicators (Blind Spot Assist – BSA), automatic-dimming/heating (Mirror Package) and ground light projection (G 580 EQ Edition One: ‘G-STRONGER THAN TIME’ logo).

Mounted are ventilated-cross-drilled (front, rear) disc brakes, featuring coloured callipers (G 580 EQ: Silver-‘Mercedes-Benz’ lettering – G 580 EQ Edition One: Blue-‘Mercedes-Benz’ lettering).

Drive is aided by an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold system.

Ruggedly sturdy, fitted are sets of 20-Inch AMG 10-spoke dual-tone (G 580 EQ: Black-Silver) and single-tone (G 580 EQ Edition One: Black) light alloy rims, rubbered-up in 275/50 R20 (front, rear) Falken Azenis FK520 tyres.

The all-new G-Class Electric features the following sets of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Grouped are Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (ADAD), Active Brake Assist (ABA), Active Steering Assist (ASS), Active Lane Keeping Assist (ALKA), Blind Spot Assist (BSA), Exit Warning Function (EWF), Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus (AHBAP), PARKTRONIC Parking Assist (PPA), Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC (APA-P), Parking Package (360-degree camera, transparent bonnet), Technology Package and Assistant Package.

Others are Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill-Start Assist (HSA) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Passive safety under GUARD 360-degree Vehicle Protection Plus, grouped are Anti-theft Alarm system (ATA – immobiliser, security alarm, collision detection), PRE-SAFE System, PRE-SAFE Impulse Side, interior monitoring system and passive person presence reminder.

Others include seven airbags (driver-passenger, driver-knee, front sides, front-rear curtains), airbag disable function (front-rear), Door Opening Warning (DOW), seat belts (pretensioners, anchors, reminders), ISOFIX (two – second row outer seats), automatic door locks (speed-sensing, collision-sensing, central-locking), parking sensors (six – front, rear), parking cameras (rear – dynamic guidelines, 360-degree, transparent bonnet view), Mirror package (automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors – exterior, interior), automatic wipers (rain-sensing, intermittent), impact beams (side, front), emergency brake signal, windscreen electric defrosting (front), laminated safety glass (break-in resistant, heat-noise-insulated – Acoustic Comfort Package), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold and TIREFIT.

Drive programs available are ELECTRIC DYNAMIC SELECT (COMFORT, SPORT, INDIVIDUAL, OFFROAD: TRAIL, ROCK, 4-High, 4-Low) and Recuperative Braking (D+, D, D-, Gliding - Shift Pedals, DAuto, Eco Assist – One-Pedal-Driving).

Incorporated are the Off-Road Cockpit (G-Turn, G-Steering) and Off-Road Crawl drive systems.

Second half of the MBUX multimedia system (third-generation NTG 7), installed is a 12.3-Inch LCD fully digital central display (infotainment). 

Included is the MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment system, featuring two 11.6-Inch screens (rear: front seatback-mounted) with a 7.0-Inch MBUX tablet and two headsets (wireless).

Features are three display styles (OFF-ROAD, SPORTY/PURE EV, DISCREET), multiple interfaces (drive modes, vehicle settings), three modes (NAVIGATION, ASSISTANCE, SERVICE) and sound personalisation (drive sounds: G-Roar).

The system supports MBUX Interior Assistant (front, rear – voice/gesture/steering controls), MBUX AR-Navigation, MBUX Navigation Premium, Live Traffic Information, Mercedes-me Services, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wireless) and fingerprint scanner (MBUX custom drive settings).

Entertainment is channelled via a Burmester 3D surround sound system (760 W – 18 speakers).

The all-new G-Class Electric harbours an all-electric powertrain (BEV).

Fused in its electric drivetrain (eATS) is a quad-motor-transmission-integrated (individually-controlled) setup (front-rear-axle-mounted: Permanently-Excited Synchronous Motors – PESM). 

Each e-motor generates 108 KW (145 HP). Total system output reads at 432 KW (580 HP) and 1,164 NM.

Integrated to each e-motor is a two-speed automatic transmission (total: eight gear ratios).

Power is transmitted (dual-joint shafts) to all four wheels (individually), via an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system.

Incorporated are torque vectoring, virtual locking differentials, and G-Turn (720-degree spin) and G-Steering (90-degree turn) drive systems.

and rear-axle steering.

Juicing-up the e-motors is a Lithium-Ion (Nickel Manganese Cobalt – NMC) battery pack (396 V, 216 cells, 12 cell modules, 116 KWH), enabling 434 KM to 473 KM of driving range (WLTP).

Charging via AC (Type 2 – 11 KW), takes 12 hours for a 10% to 100% State of Charge (SoC). Charging via DC (CCS2 – 200 KW) takes 32 minutes for a 10% to 80% SoC.

Included is a charging cable (5 M – wallbox, public charging station).

The all-new G-Class Electric features these conveniences.

E.g., KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package (keyless access/go, engine Start/Stop button), side-hinged tailgate (manual-operation: electric suction close, tailgate-handle-operation, Load Compartment Package: side bags, luggage net), automatic headlamps (On/Off/high-beam/height-adjust), automatic wipers (rain-sensing, intermittent), automatic door locks (walk-away-auto-lock, speed-sensing, collision-sensing, central-locking), Mirror package (automatic-dimming, BSA rear-view mirrors – exterior, interior), Light And Sight Package (64-colour active ambient lights, exterior ground lighting projection, interior LED lights), THERMOTRONIC dual-zone (front) and single-zone (rear) automatic climate control system (Energising Package Plus – rear air-vents, HEPA air filter, dedicated controls), steering wheel (multi-function, column adjustments, paddle shifters, EPS), electric-powered (driver/passenger – Active Multi-Contour Seat Package Plus: active-multi-way/-contour, lumbar, active cushions, memory, Energising Package Plus: heating/ventilation, massage) diamond-quilted Comfort Seats, front passenger dash grab handle, headrests (front, rear), armrests (front – centre console, rear – centre seat fold-out), sun shades (electric – rear side windows), AMG floor mats (G 580 EQ: Black – G 580 EQ Edition One: Black with Blue contrast stitching), glass sunroof (electric – open/tilt/slide, sunshade), MBUX Multimedia System (two displays – driver, centre – MBUX Interior Assistant, MBUX AR-Navigation, MBUX Navigation Premium, MBUX custom drive settings), MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment system (MBUX rear tablet, two front seat backrest displays, two headsets – wireless), multiple power outlets (USBs, 12 V sockets, wireless chargers), laminated safety glass (break-in resistant, heat-noise-insulated – Acoustic Comfort package), interior monitoring system, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Brake Hold, parking sensors (six – front, rear), parking cameras (rear – dynamic guidelines, 360-degree, transparent bonnet view), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), TIREFIT and running boards (Aluminium).

Installed for the cabin is a THERMOTRONIC dual-zone (front) and single-zone (rear) automatic climate control system (Energising Package Plus – rear air-vents, HEPA air filter, dedicated controls).

Propping-up the reinforced chassis (ladder-frame) is a setup of double wishbones (front) and De Dion rigid axle (rear) suspensions, incorporating an adaptive damping air suspension system.

The 4x4 luxury e-SUV is comfortably spacious, safe and suitable for both daily-driving and off-roading outings. Ride quality is firm and well-balanced, delivering high-power density, high efficiency and high-power reliability.

Good sound insulation with the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) aspects accounted for. The build is acoustically designed to enhance the in-car ambience.

Part of the aero-acoustic measures used is the installation of acoustic laminated glass (heat-/noise-insulating, infrared-reflecting – Acoustic Comfort Package), electric drivetrain/body shell encapsulation (front, rear – rubber mounts/acoustic foams) and underbody panelling.

Overall, the cabin can suppress unwanted noises well and make them barely noticeable, in most of the day-to-day driving environment.

The all-new Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric exudes a solidly sporty and commandingly rugged outlook. A luxuriously sleek and boxy design that features seamlessly elegant body contours.

Stepping inside is like stepping into the future, with its high-tech cockpit design and interface (MBUX multimedia system), and the cocooning luxurious premium-designed cabin.

Ultimately, the build quality is excellent, and with its energising powertrain (on-road, off-road), the all-new G-Class Electric is truly a contender in its segment.