As a Mercedes-Benz traffic model, G-Class has been favored by the rich with its classic appearance, but in this new energy era, Big G also has to consider the problem of electrification, especially this large-displacement SUV, which is increasingly squeezed out by policies. One of the secrets of the success of Mercedes-Benz Big G is to retain the traditional shape and non-load-bearing chassis, but in the current field of new energy, it seems that there is no pure electric vehicle with such a structure, and the pure electric off-road vehicle that has been successfully transformed at present seems to be only the Hummer EV born from the Autotron platform.
In fact, the pure electric version of the Mercedes-Benz Big G, EQG released the concept car as early as 2021, when it was predicted that the EQG had a maximum power of about 500 horsepower, a battery capacity of 108 kWh, and a cruising range of at least 311 miles (about 500 kilometers) under WLTP standards. Mercedes-Benz head Ola Kllenius announced that the Mercedes-Benz G-Class will become the sixth pure electric vehicle in the EQ family's product matrix, which will be named the MercedesBenz EQG class
I believe that Mercedes-Benz is also in intensive research and development, and Mercedes-Benz also knows that the biggest value of EQG is the shape, so the design of the current big G is retained to the greatest extent, just know that this ancient body design is contrary to the pure electric trend, I believe that Mercedes-Benz still has many technical problems to solve.
It is reported that the Mercedes-Benz EQG will abandon the non-load-bearing chassis, because the structure with the girder is difficult to lay out the battery, and the EQG will be based on the Mercedes-Benz modular EVA electric platform. The exterior has been adapted to pure electrification, including a closed front grille and high-tech lighting.
A few days ago, foreign media have exposed photos of Mercedes-Benz EQG high-intensity testing in extremely cold areas, and exposed the interior layout.
As can be seen from the spy photos, the EQG adopts the current consistent dual-screen layout, and does not adopt the screen layout of the latest S-class or EQS. Although the details of mass production are not yet known, in fact, the use of dual screens is more suitable for EQG models with more vertical instrument panels.
In terms of power parameters, the EQG may be equipped with four motors, each wheel has a motor for independent drive, and the torque distribution of the four wheels can be realized through a computer. The battery pack will feature a new battery technology launched by battery startup Sila, which uses an embedded silicon-based anode material that stores 20% more energy than conventional graphite anodes, while having the potential to increase the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries by 40%.
In terms of performance, the pure electrification platform gives the EQG more powerful functions, such as 360° rotation in situ through the control of the four-wheel motor!
Mercedes-Benz EQG is expected to be launched before 2024 at the earliest, in any case, this must be a blockbuster product in the Mercedes-Benz and even pure electric SUV industry, which is very worth looking forward to.