{"id":36631,"date":"2022-11-22T12:03:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=36631"},"modified":"2022-11-22T12:03:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:03:42","slug":"mercedes-benz-eqg-electric-g-class-new-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=36631","title":{"rendered":"Electric Mercedes-Benz EQG due out in 2024 with four motors – Autoblog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mercedes-Benz<\/a> will add the G-Class<\/a> to its range of electric vehicles<\/a> in the coming years. Previewed by the 2021 EQG concept<\/a>, the battery-powered off-roader will feature up to four electric motors and a level of off-road capacity that’s on par with the gasoline-powered model’s.<\/p>\n

“From the start, it was decided that the electric G-Class should be at least as good as the internal combustion engine model both on-road and off-road. We didn’t want to compromise on capabilities,” explained<\/a> Emmerich Schiller, the head of Mercedes-Benz’s G sub-brand, in an interview with British magazine Autocar<\/em>. He promised an “unparalleled combination of luxury and off-road ability for electric vehicles.”<\/p>\n

That’s a tall order to fill, and full specifications haven’t been released yet because development work is ongoing. Schiller revealed that the EQG will ride on a modified version of the frame found under the gasoline-powered G-Class<\/a> and will be available with four electric motors (one per wheel). Each motor will be linked to a mechanical two-speed gearbox with high- and low-range gearing, according to Autocar<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Assigning each wheel its own motor will unlock a feature called G-Turn that sounds a lot like Rivian’s much-hyped Tank Turn function<\/a>. And, this layout also makes it possible to precisely control the amount of torque that each wheel receives, which is a boon in off-road conditions.<\/p>\n

“It is incredibly precise. The individual control of drive to each wheel provides a whole new level of ability,” said Schiller.<\/p>\n

Details such as horsepower, torque and driving range will be announced later, and Schiller suggested buyers will have several powertrain options to choose from. Power will be stored in a lithium-ion battery<\/a> pack with a usable capacity of roughly 100 kilowatt-hours and the same cell technology found in the EQXX prototype<\/a>. The pack will be housed in a case to let the EQG drive through relatively deep water. In terms of weight, Schiller aims to keep the EQG below about 7,700 pounds. “Weight is a challenge \u2013 as it is in any electric vehicle,” he stressed.<\/p>\n

There’s at least one area in which the EQG will not outperform the G-Class: towing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“It is an absolute killer for the range. We’re not sure at this stage if it will be offered on [the] initial generation,” he told Autocar<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Visually, the SUV bucks Mercedes-Benz’s approach to designing electric vehicles. While the EQE<\/a> looks nothing like the E-Class<\/a>, the EQG seemingly looks a lot like the G-Class with the exception of a few drivetrain-specific styling cues; the EQG concept (pictured) provides a relatively accurate idea of what to expect from the production model. The rear-mounted spare tire will notably get replaced by a cargo box big enough to store the charging cable. We expect the interior will receive a handful of features and styling cues specific to the EQG.<\/p>\n

More details about the Mercedes-Benz EQG will emerge in the coming months, and the model is scheduled to make its debut<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n

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