Mercedes G-Class is a model that is highly appreciated for its off-road quality. As you know, the German automaker is working on development of an electric version of the EQG your SUV. This car debuts in 2024 and was anticipated by the concept that the brand presented at the Monaco Motor Show 2021. To draw attention to the imminent arrival of this model, Mercedes shared an official video in which the electric SUV, still camouflaged, can be seen busy driving Schoeckl’s difficult routes.
This is a mountain in the Austrian Alps near Graz, famous for its off-road trails. With driving Ola Kallenius, Mercedes’ number one, the EQG proved to be as efficient as the famous endothermic model. In the video we see that the SUV overcomes steep climbs and equally steep descents on narrow mountain roads without much difficulty.
At one point in the video, the Mercedes EQG also makes a series of 360-degree turns while standing still. This is possible thanks to the presence 4 electric motors, one per wheel. Thus, even the electric version offers the off-road driving experience that has always distinguished the popular G-Class.
As we have also seen through a series of spy photos that have emerged over time, the styling of the electric SUV will return to that of the endothermic model with some changes.
In addition, you can count on chassis with side members and cross members as well as independent suspension on the front axle and a rigid axle at the rear. To protect the traction battery during off-road driving, the underbody is reinforced with two layers of carbon fiber.
We still don’t know anything about the characteristics of electric motors. Regarding the battery, Mercedes has said in the past that it will also offer batteries equipped with silicon anode cells, which will provide greater energy density and therefore better autonomy.
Source: HD Motori
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