The G 580 electric car “with EQ technology” will be presented on April 24

While the World premiere While the combustion engine variants of the new generation G-Class are scheduled to be launched tomorrow, Tuesday, the purely electric version of the model will not be shown until a few weeks later – On April 24, 2024. Looking at the trade show calendar, the location of the premiere is also clear: the usual previous media evening Auto China Beijing (Beijing) 2024which opens its doors on April 25, 2024.

Mercedes-Benz will equip the purely electric version of the off-road vehicle legend with four electric motors close to the wheels and individually controlled in parallel, with a peak system output of no less than 432 kW and more than 1,100 Nm of torque. As expected, the model itself will no longer be called “EQG”, as was the case in development and with the concept car, but will instead be called “G-Class with EQ technology” or with the type designation: “G 580 with EQ technology“For the dealer. So, we're slowly saying goodbye to the 'EQ' on the nameplate – and the G-Class is the beginning.”

The G 580 is also a model of the G-Class Off-road capabilities Shine – and even set new standards. This means that the car not only receives “Turn G“But it uses its four electric motors via”Guidance G“Also for a smaller turning circle. New smart one Off-road crawlingThe function will support off-road driving in three available levels. the Climbing ability Up to 100% can be expected, with up to at least 580 G angle of inclination It remains stable at 35 degrees. the watt depth It should now reach 850mm – much better than the combustion engine variants.

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