Electric G-class – all you need to know

Sometime in 2021, at the IAA Mobility in Munich, the Mercedes-Benz company unveiled a near-production study of the new Electric motor vehicle that will be on our roads soon. 
This vehicle belongs to the Mercedes-Benz G-class, and thus it is a G-wagon, a Gelandewagen. It is no news that the G-class vehicles are among the most capable all-around cars on sale. They scream amazing on-road and off-road performance, luxury, and class.

The Electric G-class Edition will be called EQG. According to Mercedes, they will be using EQ to depict the vehicle’s EV. EQG will help differentiate the G-wagon from all other Sedans the company will produce. The other Sedans which have already been launched are; the EQB crossover, the EQS sedan, the EQE smaller sedan, and the EQS SUV. As if giving the EQG a name wasn’t enough of a sign, Mercedes filed a trademark in Europe for the names EQG560 and EQG580.

Here’s what we know about the production study for the Electric G-class.

Characteristics

• The Interior
  The only curved feature on the EQG is the wheels, which is quite remarkable. The hinges, door shut thumps, and indicators are the only features that haven’t changed with this new model. Everything else is brand new, including the interior, steering, chassis, engine, body, and gearbox.
  Although the body is mostly steel, the wings, doors, and bonnets are aluminum. The same TFT screens and infotainment systems in the past are present here.
  The seats are big and very comfortable, plus they can give a good massage. 

• The Exterior
  The body of this model, like the G-class of old, is still in a boxy form, although with very few changes. Many expected that since this would be an electric model, the body won’t be boxy, but it turns out that that feature is a signatory to the G-class.
  We were told to expect the EQG to have a similar illuminated logo and black panel instead of a grille. This advancement will not stop the EQG from looking like other G-class vehicles.
  These features are just futuristic imagery of the EQG, whose production is not far away anymore. According to Motortrend, the output of the EQG will begin in the year 2024.
  The rear-mounted spare tire, a common feature of vehicles like this, boxy, and off-roaders, may not be present in the EQG. If it is not there, there will be a visual link to the spare wheel cover with a storage box that can be locked. This box can serve a dual purpose, as it can store the cables used to charge the batteries.

• The Optimistic Performance
  In a video about the production study of the EQG it was shown that the EQG could do a tank turn. A tank turn is a 360 degrees spin using the quad-motor system. This is quite inconsequential considering the size and weight of this model. It has the same on-road performance as a vehicle with a 6-cylinder engine. The G-wagon will have a 13 mph for the city and 16 mph for highway fuel consumption.
  With all the capabilities of the EQG’s engine, the seven-speed automatic transmissions, and the standard four-wheel drive, there will be an option to upgrade from a V8 engine to a V12 one. Whatever the case, both will have twin turbochargers and a sport exhaust. It is proposed that in just 5.8 seconds, the electric engine can go from 0 to 60 mph. One may say that this is slow for a vehicle with such a powerful engine, but when its size is considered, it is indeed a fast vehicle. It is 170kg lighter.

• The Engine
  The EQG will be the first Mercedes-Benz car to offer next-generation battery tech, developed with the American firm Sila. The silicon anode chemistry batteries promise to give a 25% to 40% improvement in energy density.
  This model set to overrule the G550 is not exactly known for the eco-friendly nature of its V8 engine. This engine produces a horsepower of 577 hp and a torque value of 627 Nm. We can only speculate on this because we have been told that it is an improved version of the AMG G63. We would not be surprised in the least if the EQG was finally released in 2024 with a higher value. However, the standard G-wagon’s engine yields 450 Nm and 416 horsepower torque values.
  The battery will be equipped with regenerative capacity, such that when the vehicle stops or when going downhill, the battery will be recharged. The battery sits in place of the fuel tank and has a total capacity of 80kWh. It also has a quick recharge system, as, in 24 to 25 minutes, it would have charged up to 80%, at least.
  
  

Pricing

In 2024, the MSRP of the EQG is expected to start at $150 000. We hope this to start at a little above $300 000 since it is going to be the first electric vehicle production Io, but this starting price is so cool

Pros and Cons

Pros
– It is a large car with a nice cabin
– The cabin helps promote the consciousness and focus of the driver
– It has a powerful engine
– It is a car that gives little to no pollution while in use since it relies on electricity.
– It is very affordable 

Cons
– It will consume a lot of fuel
– It will not appear with all the glitz

Conclusion

Although the Mercedes-Benz EQG is the company’s first all-electric production model to be made available to the public, it is not its first electric automobile manufactured. Arnold Schwarzenegger commissioned a one-million-dollar Mercedes G-class that was transformed into an electric vehicle in 2017 and had it made just for him. The EQG electric car will appeal to consumers of the new age, resulting in a rapid increase in sales in the year 2024.