‘Proper G’ all-electric Mercedes-Benz G580 officially debuts

After a three year wait, Mercedes-Benz has officially showcased the G580 as the all-electric variant of the G-Class.

Despite the loss of the trademark three diff-locks, the first all-electric G-Class has improved off-road angles, increased wading depth and still low range.

Besides change in propulsion method, the G580 keeps the combination of the independent suspension setup at the front and double wishbones at the rear, but receives a brand-new rear axle and reinforced chassis as a result of the battery and electric motors being connected to the frame itself.Lack of an exhaust outlet differentiates the G580’s rear facia from the regular model. Image: Mercedes-Benz

In another change from the combustion engine model, the G580 sports a wading depth increase of 150 mm to 850 mm, a ground clearance of 250 mm and the ability to drive up a slope of 35-degrees. A further option is an illuminated outer surround, LED puddle lamps displaying a G animation on the ground and the mentioned gloss black wheels designed specifically to aid aerodynamics.In addition to a raised bonnet, new A-pillars and so-called air curtain vents integrated into back of the wheel arches, the G580 can be had with a rectangular storage box affixed to the tailgate which instead of the spare wheel, houses the charging cables and tool kit.

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