The electrical model of the enduring Mercedes-Benz G-Class shall be revealed on April 24 forward of a proper debut the next day on the 2024 Beijing auto present, Mercedes introduced on Monday.

First previewed in 2021 by the EQG idea, whose title was initially anticipated to hold over into manufacturing, the electrical G-Class shall be often called the G 580 with EQ Expertise.

Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius first talked about plans for an electrical G-Class as early as 2019. On the time, he mentioned Mercedes had checked out discontinuing the G-Class slightly than reworking it for the electrical period however felt that the final Mercedes to be constructed must be the enduring off-roader.

Mercedes has but to announce availability of the electrical G-Class within the U.S., however an arrival along with an up to date 2025 G-Class vary is predicted. Gasoline-powered variations of the 2025 G-Class shall be in U.S. showrooms within the second half of the 12 months, Mercedes has confirmed.

There are not any confirmed specs for the electrical G-Class, other than the automobile being able to execute a so-called tank flip. There will even be a scaled-back tank flip function that can be utilized to nudge the automobile right into a 90-degree flip, which could be useful on tight trails the place a big rock or tree makes it tough to finish a traditional flip.

The EQG idea used the G-Class’ normal body-on-frame platform. The idea additionally featured an electrical motor to independently energy every of the wheels, in addition to a shiftable 2-speed transmission for off-road drive discount. Mercedes has mentioned the EQG matches the off-road functionality of the common G-Class, together with the power to sort out 100% grades in appropriate terrain. Anticipate these attributes to switch over to the manufacturing mannequin.

Mercedes hasn’t mentioned how a lot vary to anticipate, however the firm mentioned the battery will function a high-silicon anode materials that may assist enhance the vitality density.

Mercedes will even use the upcoming Beijing auto present for the debut of the 800-plus-hp AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency plug-in hybrid sports activities automobile, plus some upgrades for the EQS, and a brand new providing from Maybach.