The G Wagon has become a cultural symbol of luxury, wealth and success. The G series of vehicles has almost become it’s own spin-off section from the company which it’s loyal consumer base. Talk of an electrified G wagon had been humming in the distance but now it has been fully confirmed.
CEO of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class sub-brand, Emmerich Schiller commented that the engineering challenge of making an electric G-Wagon would be a big task. One of the challenges is having the vehicle able to tackle the Schöckl Mountain, the crucible for all previous G-Class vehicles that looms over their headquarters. Adding motors and batteries should not affect the vehicles’ off-road ability.
The EQG keeps the ladder-frame chassis and but makes many amendments to the G formula. The vehicle is not simply a G-Wagon placed on top of a EQ battery kit. The vehicle is almost a full engineering overhaul, placing the batteries within the ladder frame while protecting it from typical off-road dangers.
Unlikely to be released until 2024, the battery capacity and range figures are understandably unavailable. Unofficial estimations say the battery pack is likely minimum 108KWh delivering 310 miles on a single charge. While battery information might be a mystery currently, the level or protection is already being showcased. The pack is protected by Kevlar carbon material on the underside of the vehicle.
Four independent motors will be powering the car, which allows for incredible power but also excellent off-roading capabilities as the intelligent off-roading system to deliver unique power to which wheel needs it for the moment. Alongside a creeper mode the EQG is looking like the most advanced off-roader from G-Class so far.
The ‘G-Turn’ is a brand new feature that allows the EQG to perform a tank turn, possible due to the vehicle having a motor per wheel, not possible for typical combustion vehicles.
