Special: Meet The Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV
EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs
Martyn Lee
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🗓️ 24 April 2024
⏱️ 20 minutes
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Summary
➤ Advanced torque vectoring for unrivaled off-road performance
➤ "G-Turn" feature for 360-degree tank turns
➤ “G-Steering" for enhanced maneuverability and reduced turning radius
➤ Impressive ground clearance, fording depth, and approach/departure angles
➤ 116 kWh battery pack with an estimated 250-mile range (EPA)
➤ DC fast-charging up to 200 kW, allowing 10-80% charge in 32 minutes
➤ Luxurious interior with dual 12.3-inch displays and the latest MBUX infotainment system
➤ "G-Roar" sound system mimicking the characteristic engine note of gas-powered G-Class models
➤ Exclusive "Edition One" launch trim with unique colors, AMG Line, and Night package enhancements
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back to a special edition of EV News Daily. Now, more recently, the podcast has been getting |
| 0:04.0 | a little bit longer with so much exciting EV News. And then whenever we get a new car to talk |
| 0:08.5 | about with lots of information, I feel that it can make the podcast perhaps too long. So we'll try |
| 0:13.6 | something new. And if you like the idea, let me know. Whenever we get a new car released, |
| 0:17.9 | which has enough information to make it basically its own podcast, |
| 0:21.5 | and as long as I have the time to watch all the big YouTube reviews, read all of the big car magazines, |
| 0:26.2 | and then I can write something bespoke and drop it into the feed. |
| 0:29.4 | And then you can choose whether you're interested in finding out more about it. |
| 0:33.1 | Now, I don't want to overload you, but also I don't want to start making 45-minute daily news episodes |
| 0:38.1 | because I appreciate your time. So let's get into it. The iconic Mercedes-Benz G-class. |
| 0:44.3 | Known for its rugged design and unparalleled off-road capabilities has finally entered the world of EVs. |
| 0:51.2 | With today the introduction, the official introduction of the Mercedes-Benz G-580 |
| 0:57.1 | with EQ technology, and we'll get onto its naming in a bit. It's a highly anticipated model, |
| 1:02.0 | marking a big shift in the G-class lineup combining the timeless appeal of the G-Wagon with the latest |
| 1:08.2 | in EV Power Train technology. Well, the one thing they've not done is mess with the design. |
| 1:13.6 | At first glance, the G580 with EQ technology maintains the classic boxy silhouette that has |
| 1:19.4 | defined the G class for over four decades. |
| 1:21.7 | The angular military-inspired exterior remains largely unchanged. |
| 1:26.4 | It ensures the electric variant is instantly |
| 1:28.8 | recognisable as a G-wagon. However, upon closer inspection, there are some several subtle design |
| 1:35.4 | elements that set the G580 apart from its combustion-powered counterparts. Now, the most notable change |
| 1:41.8 | is the black panel grill, optional, I must add, |
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