Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class Spied Testing, Gets Same Boxy Design
Similar to the conventional G-Class, the EQG Electric G-Class will get a ladder-on-frame chassis tweaked to support the added weight of the battery, with four electric motors, one at each wheel.
By Kanika Sachdeva
At the 2021 Munich Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz showcased the electric version of the G-Class as the EQG concept, and now, this EQG Electric G-Class is progressing towards its production-ready version as a fresh set of its spy images have emerged online. The Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class is expected to officially debut by late 2023, followed by its launch in late 2024 or early 2025. However, there is no official communication from the automaker as yet. While the production model based on the EQG concept is yet to be revealed, we anticipate that the production version will not strain away from the EQG concept vehicle, in terms of styling. Going by the spy images, the round headlamp design seems familiar, and a piano black panel grille is expected to be found on the EQG Electric G-Class, although the car wears a camouflage wrap. Similar to the EQG concept, a 3D-illuminated three-pointer Mercedes-Benz logo integrated into the grille panel is also likely on the cards.
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Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class: Battery Technology
The Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class is speculated to come equipped with new range-boosting battery technology. The battery has been developed in tandem with US-based Sila Nanotechnologies and features a silicon anode that contributes to a 20 to 40 per cent increase in range compared with the units that power the current EQ models, which commonly employ graphite anodes. By 2028, Sila intends to power a million electric vehicles through its battery technology. This will mean a longer range in future models without the need to use larger-capacity batteries.
Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class: Underpinnings, Specifications
Similar to the conventional G-Class, the EQG electric gets a ladder-on-frame chassis tweaked to support the added weight of the battery, with four electric motors (one at each wheel). While the specifications are kept under covers, the power figure could stand somewhere between 592bhp and 660bhp. In place of a transfer case, Mercedes-Benz could offer a two-speed gearbox for its electric drivetrain. In terms of mileage, the model could yield up to 499km/h.
Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class: Interior
Images of the vehicle do not reveal much, interior-wise. But, if you are familiar with the EQG concept car, the Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class will look familiar, once launched. Based on speculations, the cabin of the Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class will get white interiors, and the layout will be largely similar to the standard G-Class on sale. On offer will be twin 12.3-inch displays for the digital instrument cluster and the infotainment system.
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Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric G-Class Global Debut: Details
According to some market reports, the German Marque could pull the wraps off the new EQG Electric G-Class before the end of 2023, and an updated version of the gas-powered G-Class will probably follow soon.
