Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV
Mercedes-Benz EQG | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Group |
Production | 2024 (to commence) |
Designer | Balázs Filczer[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size luxury SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Four-motor, four-wheel drive layout (4MATIC) |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Permanently excited synchronous motor |
Transmission | 2-speed direct-drive automatic |
The Mercedes-Benz EQG is a future electric mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV produced by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. It is part of the EQ family, a range that will expand to include 10 new models by 2022.[2] The EQG is based on the existing conventional ICE powered second-generation Mercedes G-Class.
On 5 September 2021, Mercedes-Benz previewed Concept EQG, the G-Class concept car with full electric drive, at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich. Externally, Concept EQG carries the styling of the second generation G-Class, with updated elements to distinguish the electric variant, such as a square tire cover, extensive additional LED lighting including a LED Black Panel grille, updated front and rear fascias, new 22-inch wheels, and special roof rack. While Mercedes-Benz has not revealed the technical data yet, Concept EQG has four electric motors that are placed closer to the wheels and that can operate independently; the battery packs are 108 kWH. Additionally, a two-speed gearbox allows the gear reductions for the off-road travel.[3][4] The model names are EQG 560 4MATIC and EQG 580 4MATIC, as well as a rumored AMG variant.[5][6] The production version is confirmed for 2024.[7][8]
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Rear of Concept EQG at IAA 2021
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Pre-production model
References
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- ^ "Mercedes to launch 10 all-electric models by 2022". Auto Express. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
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- ^ "Mercedes EQG Could Keep Ladder Frame, Add Big Battery For Electric G-Class". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz Concept EQG debuts - previews an all-electric G-Class". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2021-09-06. Retrieved 2022-10-28.