Mercedes G 580 With EQ Technology Launched At Rs 3 Crore - 473km Range

German luxury carmaker Mercedes Benz has launched the G 580 with EQ technology in India at Rs 3 Crore (ex-showroom) for the limited-run Edition One variant. The new G 580 with EQ technology is the production version of the EQG concept unveiled in 2021.

Powering the Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology is a 116kWh battery pack first seen on the EQS. This battery pack, which is integrated into the ladder-frame chassis allows the G 580 a range of 473km on a single charge (WLTP). The electric Glaendawagen can recharge its battery pack from 10-80% in 32 minutes when connected to a 200kW DC charger.

Mercedes G 580 With EQ Technology Launched

The electric battery pack of the Mercedes G 580 is connected to 4 electric motors that produce a combined 579bhp and 1,164Nm of torque allowing for a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 180km/h.

Mercedes has linked the two motors at the rear to make an electrified solid rear axle for better off-roadability. It can climb 45 degree inclines (even in reverse) and can wade through 850mm of water. The G580 can turn up to 720 degree on the spot with its G-Turn function. It also offers off-road crawling mode and G-Steering.

Mercedes G 580 With EQ Technology Launched

The India-spec G 580 is offered in Edition One Form which is painted in Exclusive Manufakturer South Sea Blue Magno scheme.

The Edition One G 580 rides on 20-inch wheels and features blue brake callipers. The interiors of the G 580 feature exclusive blue carbon fibre trim along with Black Nappa leather upholstery with blue top stitching.

At the front, the G 580 features a blanked-off front grille a higher bonnet along with new A-pillar covers and wheel arches. At the rear, the G 580 is offered with a small housing for the 11kW on-board charger, though customers can opt for the usual spare wheel.

The Mercedes G 580 With EQ Technology is currently sold out till the end of third quarter of the year annd will make its public debut in India at Auto Expo 2025.

Article Published On: Thursday, January 9, 2025, 13:16 [IST]
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