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Mercedes-Benz has announced the electric G-Wagen, due in Australia mid-year, will start from under $250,000 before on-roads.
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The first electric Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is coming to Australian showrooms, with orders now open and pricing announced for the unique SUV.
Initially expected to be called the EQG, the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology will be the only non-AMG G-Wagen in local showrooms, after the diesel G400d was killed in 2022.
Priced from $249,900 before on-road costs, it’s almost $120,000 less expensive than the G63 AMG, however this price gap is reduced if you buy the limited-run Edition One, loaded with equipment not available on the base model.
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Powering the G580 are four electric motors, capable of producing up to 432kW and 1164Nm and propelling this circa-3000kg SUV from 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds.
A huge 116kWh battery supplies power to the blocky EV, which has a claimed driving range of 473km on the WLTP test cycle.
While it still features the same body-on-frame chassis as all other G-Wagens to retain its off-road credibility, the G580 has a tweaked appearance, featuring a raised bonnet, new A-pillar trim, roof lip spoiler, and rear wheel air curtains.
And yes, its G-Turn system – allowing it to turn 360 degrees on its own axis – has carried across to production.
First deliveries are due before the second half of 2025.
Model | Price before on-road costs |
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology | $249,900 |
2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology Edition One | $299,900 |
Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology | |
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Power | 432kW |
Torque | 1164Nm |
Drive type | All-wheel drive |
Transmission | ‘Two-stage’ with reduction gear |
0-100km/h time | 4.7 seconds |
Battery capacity | 116kWh (net) |
Driving range | 473km (WLTP) 567km (NEDC) |
Maximum AC charge rate | 11kW |
Maximum DC charge rate | 200kW |
Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology | |
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Length | 4624mm |
Width | 1931mm |
Height | 1986mm |
Wheelbase | 2890mm |
Kerb weight (European examples) | 3085kg |
Wading depth | 850mm |
Approach angle | 32 degrees |
Departure angle | 30.7 degrees |
Breakover angle | 20.3 degrees |
Boot capacity | 555L (seats up) 1990L (seats folded) |
All Mercedes-Benz models sold in Australia are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Electric models are covered by the EQ Owner Protection Plan, which applies to the high-voltage battery for either eight years/160,000km (whichever comes first) or 10 years/250,000km, depending on the model.
Aftersales information like service intervals and pricing have yet to be announced.
While the G-Class was awarded a five-star rating from ANCAP in 2019, this only applies to the G63 and the G400d, the latter of which is no longer sold in showrooms.
Standard safety equipment includes:
The Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology is fitted with:
The Edition One adds:
There’s a range of option packages available.
The $4300 Night Package is available for the G580 with EQ Technology, adding:
On top of this, a black-panel grille with illumination can be ordered for an additional $3800.
The $8500 Interior Comfort Package adds:
The $14,500 Superior Line Interior Plus Package brings:
Mercedes-Benz has only announced the five colour options for the Edition One. These are:
It’s yet to confirm what colours can be ordered for the G580 with EQ Technology.
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Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.
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