Back in 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced that it was going to release an electric G-Class by the end of 2024. Now, the automaker has formally introduced the electrified version of its iconic luxury vehicle that's known for its exclusivity. The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology comes equipped with a 116 kWh lithium-ion battery that gives it enough energy to run for up to 473 kilometers (294 miles) on a single charge. It also has a maximum total output of 432 kW and a maximum torque of 1,164 Nm....
Pictures of Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius in Sweden and Austria alongside the new, all-electric G-Class sport utility vehicle (SUV) appeared on social media a few weeks ago showing something unique for any business photo, an unforced smile on the lips of a CEO. Kallenius's appreciation and excitement for the SUV was palpable, even across a computer screen.In an exclusive interview, Newsweek asked Källenius about where his passion for the G-Wagen comes from, and why he's excited for the new...
Mercedes-Benz revises its luxurious EQS saloon with increased range and a bucketload of interior tech.
BYD unveiled the Shark electric pickup truck ahead of the Beijing Autoshow. BYD unveiled the Shark electric pickup truck on Monday, Apr. 22. The company announced the electric vehicle will include a plug-in hybrid Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO) system for off-roading.
Choosing the Geländewagen is an easy proposition, if you have the cash. There are few vehicles that deliver the prestige that the Mercedes-Benz G-Class delivers.As much as the G-Wagen is a status symbol, so is an electric vehicle (EV). The new Mercedes-Benz G 580 all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a clear demonstration of the company's devotion to battery-electric vehicle (BEV) power alongside their commitment to delivering other powertrains that the customer is asking for – all...
Mercedes’ first-ever electric G-Wagon is a major moment for both Mercedes and the world of electric cars.For starters, the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technolo
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class — the rugged off-road powerhouse that launched in 1979 and has since become a brutalist status symbol — has gone electric. This is, in many ways, Mercedes’ most prestigious car, a model more prized for its presence and exclusivity than its power and capability. Going electric, then, is more than an historic […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. Joining the G-Class in the
Spy photographers appear to have caught a mule for the next-generation Mercedes V-Class / Vito. The redesigned model will ride on the VAN.EA platform, which was created for battery electric vehicles. The Mercedes V-Class / Vito is nearly a decade old, but a redesigned model is on the horizon. That’s clear today as spy photographers have caught what appears to be a heavily disguised mule. Spied testing at a distance, the van is proof that seeing isn’t believing as a number of features carryover...
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, aka the Gelandewagen (which means "all-terrain vehicle" in German) has been in regular production since 1979. It's changed a lot since then, evolving from a utilitarian off-roader to a desirable luxury icon, but it's never seen a change quite like this. Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology. That's a long and mild name for a pretty radical reinvention of the classic G. This is the first battery-powered G-Wagen, driven by a whopping four electric motors that...
The May vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, AL, is the next major test of the UAW’s campaign to organize the 150,000 workers employed by European and Asian carmakers located in the Deep South.
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van debuted for the 2024 model year with a long 170-inch wheelbase, a large 113-kwh battery, and a high roof. For 2025, it adds a shorter 144-inch wheelbase, a smaller 81-kwh battery, and a shorter standard roof, the brand announced on Monday. In that configuration, the base price falls from $74,181 to $63,545