Mercedes-Benz has introduced the first pure electric variant of the G-Class model called G 580 with EQ Technology. Similar to all other high-end products of the German car company in recent years, the G 580 is also sold with a special Edition One version for customers who order the earliest at the time of the new car’s launch.

The G 580 Edition One is equipped with many exclusive components, including those that are optional for a fee in the standard version. The car has a total of 5 exterior paint colors including Obsidian Black metallic black, MANUFAKTUR South Sea Blue Mango matte blue, MANUFAKTUR Opalite White Magno matte white, MANUFAKTUR Opalite White Bright glossy white and MANUFAKTUR Classic Gray Solid gray.

Details of the black Manufaktur logo package, AMG Line exterior package, Night Package exterior package and Superior Line interior package are all available on the G 580 Edition One. Specifically, the car has a black logo on the exterior logo lights, a G logo on the door unlock button and a black rear door lock cover.

The hood is raised more than the version using an internal combustion engine to optimize aerodynamics. The grille adds lighting to distinguish it from versions using internal combustion engines. The Edition One version is equipped with 20-inch 10-spoke aerodynamic sports wheels painted gloss black, front and rear blue brake calipers.

A small detail on the front edge of the hood is added to help stabilize the airflow moving through this position. The car’s side rearview mirrors can project the words “Stronger Than Time” onto the road every time the car door is opened. Replacing the spare wheel hanging position is a “Design Box” tool box designed to be compact and suitable for urban spaces. Users can use it to store small items such as charging cables, winter wheel chains… In particular, the pure electric G 580 also has air vents on the rear wheel arch, helping to reduce air turbulence.

Mercedes-Benz G 580 Edition One has a Superior Line interior equipment package with a Nappa leather-wrapped dashboard and multi-function steering wheel. The car’s seats are covered in high-quality Nappa leather with two contrasting color schemes: Silver Pearl and black, with blue contrasting decorative stitches. The dashboard handle for front passengers is attached with the Edition One badge. The carbon fiber interior trim on the car also has a special blue pattern.

The car is also equipped with many comfort options such as Burmester 3D Surround sound system, air ionization function, wireless charging, Energizing multi-point inflatable seats… Comfort interior equipment package is also standard on the G 580 Edition. One with components such as temperature-adjustable cup holders, KEYLESS-GO keyless ignition, sunroof, Burmester 3D surround sound system and G-ROAR function that simulates engine sounds and effects. when entering/exiting or starting the vehicle.

In addition, exclusive features of the G 580 also include G-TURN, G-STEERING and smart Off-road Crawl, creating a special advantage of this pure electric vehicle compared to the G-Class using engines. Traditional internal combustion.

G-TURN is the ability to rotate in both left and right directions and with all four wheels when the vehicle is stationary, with a very large default rotation angle of up to 720 degrees, users can limit rotation to 90 degrees for easy control. more precise control. This feature not only makes the G 580 look spectacular, but is also useful when driving over difficult terrain, such as when encountering an impassable obstacle ahead, instead of backing up which can be dangerous, Now the driver just needs to turn the G 580 in the opposite direction and drive straight away easily.

To activate G-TURN, the vehicle must be stationary on a level surface, doors closed, front wheels in a straight position, brake pedal pressed, transmission in “D”, select LOW RANGE off-road mode. and select the “Rock” driving program. The driver then needs to press the button on the dashboard and select the direction of rotation by pulling and holding the gear shift lever on the left or right steering wheel. G-TURN is started when the driver holds the steering wheel and releases the brake and accelerator pedals. After the vehicle completes two revolutions, G-TURN will automatically disconnect.

G-STEERING can significantly reduce the rotation of the G 580 when driving off-road or on rough surfaces. This is achieved through deliberate control of the torque transmitted to the individual drive wheels, specifically the inside wheel on the rear axle when the vehicle is cornering.

This function can help eliminate the need to repeatedly steer back and forth in tight spaces. The driver can activate G‑STEERING by pressing the corresponding button on the off-road controller when the “D” transmission setting, the “Rock” driving program is selected and the LOW RANGE off-road mode is enabled. This function operates at a maximum speed of 25 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz G 580 is equipped with 4 electric motors at each wheel, producing 587 horsepower and 1,164 Nm of torque, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. For comparison, the AMG G 63 with the AMG Performance Package has a capacity of 585 horsepower and a torque of only 850Nm, but can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The maximum speed of the G 580 is also limited to 180 km/h, much lower than the 240km/h of the AMG G 63.

The G 580 is equipped with a standard Lithium-ion battery pack, independent double-wishbone front axle suspension, DeDion-style rigid rear axle suspension, and full-time 4-wheel drive system. The vehicle is capable of traveling a maximum of about 434 – 473 km per charging cycle. With a DC fast charging station, the car takes about 32 minutes to fully charge the battery, or 12 – 13 hours with 3-phase AC power (11 kW).