MSRP: From $163,750Use the table of contents to jump to a sectionOverviewThe 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV electric midsize luxury SUV takes one of the industry's most stubbornly traditional luxury SUVs and gives it four electric motors without sanding away its personality. Sold as the G580, it produces 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque, with one motor assigned to each wheel. That arrangement gives Mercedes unusually precise control over how power reaches the ground and enables party tricks such as G-Turn, which can rotate the SUV in place on suitable loose surfaces.There's only one electric G-Class trim, the G580. Buyers who still want combustion power can look to the G550 or the considerably rowdier AMG G63, but this review focuses solely on the battery-powered model. The G580 retains a ladder-frame chassis and serious off-road hardware while adding the instant response and near-silent operation expected of an EV. It is essentially the G-Wagen learning a new language without forgetting its accent.2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Glass EVMercedes-BenzWhat's New for 2027Mercedes makes no notable changes to the G580e for 2027. That means the electric G-Class carries on with the same four-motor layout, familiar luxury-heavy cabin, and specialized off-road technology.ExteriorMercedes resists the temptation to turn the 2027 G-Class EV into an anonymous aero blob. The G580 keeps the upright, imposing proportions that make a G-Class recognizable from several postcodes away, while its ladder-frame construction separates it from the more road-focused luxury EV crowd. Protective underbody hardware also helps shield the battery when the scenery gets considerably less civilized.At 190.0 inches long including its rear-mounted spare, 76.0 inches wide without the mirrors and 78.2 inches tall, it's particularly compact for a midsize SUV, but its boxy shape gives it a roomy cabin. The 113.8-inch wheelbase helps preserve the compact-for-its-height stance that has always been central to the G-Class formula.2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Glass EVMercedes-BenzInteriorThe G580e's cabin balances old-school SUV architecture with enough screens to remind you that this particular G runs on electrons. Nappa leather upholstery comes standard, while the upright dashboard places a 12.3-inch digital instrument display alongside a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, as is an 18-speaker Burmester audio system with Dolby Atmos.MBUX handles infotainment duties, while the Offroad Cockpit can display information including steering angle, elevation, tire pressure, compass heading and torque output. The seating position remains suitably commanding, and rear occupants get 39.5 inches of legroom. This is still a luxury SUV with a taste for mud rather than an EV lounge with hiking boots.2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Glass EV interiorMercedes-BenzPrice Range and Best Value TrimThe 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV's price is north of $160K.TrimPriceG 580$163,750There is just one trim, so the G580 wins the best-value-trim award largely by default. Still, the $163,750 MSRP buys the full 579-hp, 859-lb-ft four-motor powertrain rather than forcing shoppers through a hierarchy of increasingly expensive performance trims. Its standard luxury equipment and specialized off-road hardware also mean the lone configuration arrives without feeling like the opening act.2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV Key SpecsPowertrain OptionsMotorsTransmissionHPTorqueDrive0-60BatteryFour (one per wheel)2-speed auto per wheel579 hp859 lb-ftAWD4.6 sec117 kWhEfficiency, Charging, and Range (MPGe)ConfigCityHighwayCombinedRangeG 580 with EQ Technology776471249 miAt the maximum 200-kW DC charging rate, the battery can be replenished from 10-80% in about 29 minutes. The 9.6-kW onboard AC charger can fully charge a flat battery in just over 13 and a half hours.DimensionsMeasurementValueLength190.0 inWidth76.0 inHeight78.2 inWheelbase113.8 inCargo Capacity34.8 cu-ftHeadroom Front / Rear41.9 / 40.5 inLegroom Front / Rear38.7 / 39.5 inWarrantyCoverageDurationLimited Warranty4 years / 50,000 milesPowertrain Warranty4 years / 50,000 milesHigh-Voltage Battery10 years / 100,000 milesComplimentary ServiceNot includedPros and ConsPros:Four individually controlled motors deliver 579 hp and 859 lb-ftG-Turn gives the G580e a genuinely unusual off-road maneuvering trick249-mile EPA range improves on the previous rating200-kW DC charging can take the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 29 minutesRetains the ladder-frame construction and serious off-road focus of the G-ClassCons:$163,750 before options is formidable money6,746-pound curb weight is substantial even by large-EV standards249 miles of range remains modest for a six-figure electric SUVBoxy proportions do the G580e few favors when efficiency enters the conversationVerdictElectrifying the G-Class sounds like the sort of corporate decision that should end with pitchforks outside Stuttgart. Instead, the 2027 G580 makes a surprisingly convincing case for itself. Its four-motor setup provides 579 hp, immense torque, and wheel-by-wheel control that adds capabilities rather than simply replacing a gasoline engine with batteries. G-Turn may be the headline act, but low range and the individually controlled motors are the more meaningful engineering story.The compromise remains range. An EPA-rated 249 miles is better than before, but it hardly turns the G580e into a continent-crossing EV, particularly at $163,750. Still, few vehicles combine luxury, recognizable design, and genuine off-road hardware this way. The electric G-Class changes how a G-Wagen makes its power, but thankfully, it doesn't suddenly develop an interest in being sensible.2025-2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EVMercedesCompetitorsRivian R1SGMC Hummer EV SUVCadillac Escalade IQ/IQLMercedes-Maybach EQS SUVBentley Bentayga
+12 others
