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Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology — price 2026, specs, mileage & review
The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology is the all-electric G-Wagen, sold in India as the G 580 Edition One at Rs 3 crore ex-showroom. It keeps the G-Class ladder-frame body but uses four motors (587 hp, 1,164 Nm) and a 116kWh battery for a claimed 473km WLTP range, plus G-Turn and G-Steering off-road tricks. It is marketed as a distinct nameplate, not an electric G-Class trim.
- Fuel / drive
- Electric
- 2-speed gearbox per motor, permanent four-wheel drive, low-range off-road mode
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2025-01
- G 580 Edition One (2025-)
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G 580 Edition OneElectric · Automatic, 2-speed per motor, four-wheel driveThe only variant offered in India; bookings opened July 2024 and were sold out through Q3 2025 at launch. | Electric | Automatic, 2-speed per motor, four-wheel drive | ₹3.00 crore |
What you actually pay
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹3.08 crore – ₹3.12 crore on-road in Hyderabad for the current variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess. As an EV it pays no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026.
| Component | Base variant |
|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (New Delhi) | ₹3.00 crore |
| Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)) | ₹0 |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹7.50 lakh – ₹12.00 lakh |
| Road-safety cess + handling | ~₹5,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹3.08 crore – ₹3.12 crore |
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Mileage and Range (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Mercedes-Benz claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| Quad electric motor (one per wheel) | Electric · 2-speed gearbox per motor, permanent four-wheel drive, low-range off-road mode | 473 km claimed (WLTP); 10-80% DC charge in about 32 min at up to 200kW |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
G 580 with EQ Technology Powertrain Options
Quad electric motor (one per wheel)
- Fuel
- Electric
- Battery
- 116 kWh (shared with EQS SUV), mounted within the ladder-frame rails
- Power
- 587 hp combined (432 kW), 147 hp per motor
- Torque
- 1,164 Nm combined
- Transmission
- 2-speed gearbox per motor, permanent four-wheel drive, low-range off-road mode
- Claimed range
- 473 km claimed (WLTP); 10-80% DC charge in about 32 min at up to 200kW
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 4624 mm
- Width
- 2187 mm
- Height
- 1986 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2890 mm
- Ground clearance
- 250 mm
- Boot space
- 555 L
- Seating
- 5
- Fuel tank
- n/a (116 kWh battery; no fuel tank)
Feature List
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Features (from Mercedes-Benz’s official specification)
Safety
- Active Brake Assist (autonomous emergency braking)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Electronic stability control with off-road-tuned torque vectoring
- Lockable virtual differentials front and rear
- 360-degree camera
Comfort & Convenience
- Panoramic sunroof
- Multiple selectable driving/off-road modes
- Wireless phone charging, front
- Burmester 3D surround sound, 18 speakers / 760 W, Dolby Atmos
- MBUX Rear-Seat Entertainment, two 11.6-inch displays
- MANUFAKTUR personalisation across materials, finishes and trim
Technology
- Dual MBUX displays with EV-specific range and charging simulators
- Offroad Track route recording and sharing via the Mercedes-Benz Stories app
- G-ROAR interior/exterior electric soundscape
- Smartphone integration with Media Interface cable kit
- DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist and Parking package with 360-degree camera (Technology Package)
Exterior
- G-Turn: near-stationary turning for tight off-road manoeuvres
- G-Steering: reduced off-road turning circle below 25 km/h
- Off-road Crawl function on gradients up to 100%, 3 crawl speeds
- Partially raised hood with air curtains for aerodynamics
- Charging-cable holder in place of the externally mounted spare wheel
- 20-inch alloy wheels with full-size spare
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Colours
Classic Grey · Obsidian Black · Opalite White Bright (3 options, per Mercedes-Benz)
The Auto Grid Review
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Review: Our Verdict
The G 580 is the quietest car to roll into our Kondapur bay and, underneath the badge, almost mechanically identical in bodywork terms to the G 450d it's based on — same flat doors, same flared arches, same exposed hinges that chip first. What is different is the detailing around the nose: the raised hood, the air curtains in the bumper and the rear wheel-arch flares are new surfacing that needs careful template work, and because there's no tailgate-mounted spare wheel on this one, the rear door gets filmed as one continuous panel instead of being interrupted by the spare-wheel carrier the combustion car wears. We've seen very few of these come in so far, given how limited allocation has been since launch, but the ones we have worked on are almost always kept in Obsidian Black and go straight to full-body coverage; a car this expensive, this quiet and this rarely sold is not one any owner wants to see with a stone chip on it.
What we like
- +G-Turn and G-Steering genuinely expand what a G-Wagen can do off-road versus the combustion car
- +587 hp, 1,164 Nm and a sub-5-second 0-100kph time with zero tailpipe emissions
- +116kWh battery and a claimed 473km WLTP range are class-leading for an electric off-roader
- +Keeps the ladder-frame construction and the G-Class's unmistakable silhouette and sound
What we’d change
- –Rs 3 crore ex-showroom for a single, fixed-specification Edition One trim with no choice of variant
- –Sold out at launch through Q3 2025, and allocation has stayed tight since
- –At 3,085kg kerb weight it is nearly 450kg heavier than the diesel G-Class, which affects tyre and brake wear
- –No independent Indian crash-test rating specific to the electric model has been published, though Euro NCAP has stated its 2019 G-Class rating technically extends to the G 580's structure
Is the G 580 with EQ Technology right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
It is as wide and hard to park as the combustion G-Class; the smooth, silent powertrain doesn't change the parking-lot reality of a 2.2-metre-wide SUV.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
A 180kph top speed and a quiet cabin work fine on the highway, but range anxiety on long Indian intercity runs is real given charging infrastructure outside major cities.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
Strictly 5 seats and a usable boot once the spare-wheel carrier is gone, with a full suite of driver-assistance safety kit, but this is not a car bought primarily for family duty.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
G-Turn and G-Steering are genuinely novel party tricks, and the instant-torque off-road performance is a different kind of fun from the AMG G 63's V8 theatre.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
Price and extremely limited allocation put this entirely outside any first-car consideration.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
Silent and well-equipped, but it is bought and driven for its off-road novelty and badge rather than as a rear-seat chauffeur car.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
Mercedes claims it is even more capable off-road than the standard G-Class, with an 850mm wading depth (100mm more than the ICE car) and genuinely useful low-speed crawl and turning functions.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
Same flat-panel doors and flared-arch rivets as the combustion G-Class chip first, but the new raised hood, front air curtains and rear wheel-arch aero flares are extra surfacing that needs careful templating; without a tailgate-mounted spare wheel, the rear door is one continuous panel to protect.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-body as the default, given the price point and how few of these are on the road; the front air-curtain surfacing and raised hood edge get priority treatment, and the charging-port door is masked carefully during install.
Coverage
Full-body coverage as standard; underbody protection added for owners who use the SUV's genuine off-road crawl and wading capability.
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology vs Range Rover Electric
Cross-shopped against: Range Rover Electric, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Lotus Eletre.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology | Full-size luxury electric off-roader | ₹3.00 crore | Electric | — | 4.4 / 5 |
| Range Rover Electric | Full-size luxury electric SUV | Price not announced | Electric | — | 4.0 / 5 |
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FAQs
Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology: Questions Buyers Ask
They share the same ladder-frame body style, but Mercedes-Benz India sells and prices them as two separate nameplates: the combustion G-Class (G 450d diesel, AMG G 63 petrol) and the all-electric G 580 with EQ Technology. This page covers only the electric G 580; see our separate G-Class page for the diesel and petrol versions.
Mercedes-Benz India launched the G 580 Edition One on 9 January 2025 at Rs 3 crore, ex-showroom — about Rs 64 lakh less than the AMG G 63 petrol at the time. It remains the only electric G-Wagen variant sold here.
We could not find a dated 2026 dealer or news survey specific to the G 580. At launch in January 2025, Mercedes-Benz India said the car was sold out through Q3 2025; given how few units are allocated to India, contact a dealer directly for current availability rather than relying on a published figure.
Mercedes-Benz claims a WLTP range of 473km from the 116kWh battery, with a 10-80% DC fast charge taking about 32 minutes at up to 200kW.
Euro NCAP's 2019 five-star rating for the G-Class (tested as the G 350d, G 500 and G 63) was formally extended to the G 580 with EQ Technology in a 2024 update, confirming the electric model's structure meets the same standard — but that overall rating expired under Euro NCAP's validity rules on 1 January 2026, so there is no current-dated star rating for either version.
They suit different buyers: the AMG G 63 is bought for its V8 theatre and is the one we see most often, while the G 580 appeals to owners who want the G-Wagen shape and genuinely improved off-road ability (G-Turn, G-Steering, deeper wading) without the running costs or emissions of the V8. At the time of launch the G 580 undercut the AMG G 63 on price by roughly Rs 64 lakh.
Yes — the flared arches, exposed hinges and new front air-curtain surfacing all chip early, so we recommend full-body AG1 film as standard, with extra care around the charging-port door and the raised hood edge. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan suited to your car.
Indicatively ₹3.08 crore–₹3.12 crore on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹3.00 crore (New Delhi, 9 Jan 2025) plus Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)), first-year insurance and registration. EVs pay no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
G 580 with EQ Technology: Full-size luxury electric off-roader, ₹3.00 crore ex-showroom, Electric, Auto Grid rating 4.4/5. Range Rover Electric: Full-size luxury electric SUV, Price not announced ex-showroom, Electric, rated 4.0/5. See the Range Rover Electric page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 250 mm, boot space 555 litres, 5 seats, length 4624 mm (Mercedes-Benz official specification).
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Sources
- Mercedes-Benz India — Electric G-Class (G 580 with EQ Technology) official overview and technical data · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes G-Class Electric (G 580 Edition One) launched at Rs 3 crore (9 Jan 2025) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric specifications (updated 4 Nov 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric colours (updated 4 Nov 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- ETAuto — Mercedes-Benz India 2025 line-up announcement, G 580 pricing and output figures (9 Jan 2025) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Euro NCAP — Mercedes-Benz G-Class assessment including G 580 with EQ Technology variant (2019 rating, extended 2024, expired 1 Jan 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026