2027 Mercedes-Benz G580e

Greg Pajo|Car and DriverMSRP$165,000 est See all results for new 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV for sale near s0l 1c0 The Mercedes-Benz G-class has been an off-road hero and fashion icon for a long time. What makes the 2027 G-class EV different is that instead of a gas-fired engine under the hood, this version—called G580e—is powered by a quartet of electric motors that combine for 579 horsepower. Despite a large battery pack, the driving range is merely okay at an estimated 239 miles per charge, but the G580e will take you further away from civilization than most any other luxury electric SUV, apart from a Rivian R1S. And then there's the luxury: the G-class's cabin is lined with fine materials and packed with contemporary tech that helps justify its six-figure starting price. Oh, and the G580e has a party trick that will amaze your friends and confound your enemies: you can make it spin in place, executing precise pirouettes. Why would you do this? Because you can. Expert Tip: If you aren't ready to make the electric leap, Mercedes still builds the conventional gas-powered Benz G550 and AMG G63 models. We expect to see no significant changes to the G580e for the 2027 model year. Car and Driver calculates your car's value in three free and easy steps - using the same Black Book® data dealers use to appraise vehicles. The electric G-class comes in just one trim—G580e—which makes ordering one easy. We would add the AMG Line and Night packages, which include 20-inch wheels and exterior trim painted in high-gloss black. We'd also recommend the Seat Comfort package, which features eight massage programs for the driver and front passenger. The G580e's four electric motors—one for each wheel—combine for 579 horsepower and 859 pound-feet of torque. Each motor can be individually controlled, which Mercedes has taken advantage of to give the electric G-class some new-age off-road tricks. For one thing, the SUV can spin itself 360 degrees within its own length—what's known as a tank turn—by powering the right and left wheels in opposite directions using a feature called G-Turn. G-Steering is another function that is intended to improve off-road maneuvering by varying the power of each motor to help reduce the turning circle. Virtual differential locks, torque vectoring, and an off-road crawl function are also on hand to help maintain typical G-class-like all-terrain capability. The G-class EV rides on a ladder frame chassis, just like the gas-powered model, and features an independent front suspension and a solid rear axle. During our test drive, which took place both on- and off-road, we were impressed with the G580e's maneuverability and capability on the trails. On the pavement, it still feels like a commanding presence, like the gas G-wagen, the main difference being that the electric motors provide more instantaneous thrust compared with the ICE model's gas engines. In Comparison: The standard G550 gas version, equipped with a 443-hp turbocharged inline six, hits the 60-mph mark in 5.0 seconds. If you want more speed in your G-wagen, the AMG version, the 577-hp twin-turbo V-8 G63, will zip you 60 in just 3.7 seconds. In Comparison: The G580e has a stout towing capacity, but the Bentley Bentayga tows even more; its maximum is listed as 7700 pounds. Incorporated into the G-class EV's frame is a large, 116.0-kWh battery pack. The EPA-rated range is 239 miles per charge, but in our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test, we recorded just 160 miles of range—not much compared to most EVs of any size or price. DC fast charging can be done at a max of 200 kW, and Mercedes-Benz estimates that on such a connection, the battery can be juiced from 10 to 80 percent in about 32 minutes. In our real-world testing, the G580e charged from 10 percent to 90 percent in 46 minutes. The electric G also features special underbody protection plates to make sure no damage can be done to the battery while tackling rough terrain. The EPA estimates the G-class EV's fuel economy at 68 MPGe city, 56 MPGe highway, and 62 MPGe combined. MPGe stands for miles per gallon of gas equivalent, an EPA metric that estimates PHEV and EV fuel efficiency. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, we recorded just 47 MPGe. For more information about the G-Class's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. First Row: The G580e's cabin is predictably deluxe, and high-end finishings abound. Nappa leather upholstery is standard, and integrated ambient lighting can be adjusted to the color of your choice. The dashboard is upright and tall, with little space between the base of the windshield and the steering wheel, giving the driver a commanding view of what's ahead. Massaging seats are part of the Active Multicontour Seat Plus package, and the adjustable side bolsters can be set to hold you a little more snugly when driving off-road. Second Row: The rear seat isn't as spacious as the one in the larger Mercedes-Benz GLS-class SUV, but it's on par with w

2027 Mercedes-Benz G580e

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