Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the electrified G Wagon will be launched in India.

• It has the same design as the ICE G-Wagon, but with EV-specific features.
• Features dual-integrated displays in an all-white cabin; additional cabin designs will also be available.
• Will include a 4-motor arrangement, one for each wheel.
• Can be launched in India sometime in 2025, with a projected beginning price of Rs 3.5 crore.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Mercedes-Benz EQG, essentially an electric G-Wagon concept, during the 2024 Bharat Mobility Exhibition. The EQG concept had its global premiere in 2021 and has now arrived in India for the first time. Mercedes-Benz has also announced that the EQG will be launched in India after it has reached production readiness. Details about the electric G-Wagon are limited, but here is what we do know so far.

Design

The EQG’s main design is similar to that of the ICE-powered G-Class. It retains the same boxy form but incorporates EV-specific design elements throughout. Up front, the spherical headlights are still there but between them, the radiator grille has been removed for a closed-off and lit grille. This grille features an illuminated Mercedes-Benz logo and squarish patterns, just like other electric Mercedes cars.

This EQG Concept features Maybach-style 22-inch alloy wheels, which may be an optional feature on the production-ready version. You can also see the outer door protector, which also functions as an LED light strip. Another item to note is the dual-tone exterior finish, with the bottom half of the automobile painted silver and the top half black.

The rear remains the same, except the standard spare wheel on the tailgate has been replaced by an elegantly designed squarish box, complete with an LED light strip all around. Meanwhile, the bumper and taillights look to be identical to the ICE model.

Mercedes also unveiled a close-to-production version, albeit disguised, during CES 2024 in Las Vegas, USA. There was a more realistic design for the alloy wheels, including the spare wheel mounted on the tailgate.

Cabin

The EQG concept features an all-white cabin, but more colour options are expected in the production version. This interior has a dual-integrated display system for the infotainment touchscreen and the digital driver’s display. The inside combines the solidity of the G-Class with the luxurious design of other Mercedes models.

The dashboard includes a white and silver grab grip for the front passenger, as well as Mercedes’ iconic turbine-shaped air conditioning vents. previous cabin elements, including as the centre console, gear selector, door handles, and powered seat controls, are identical to previous Mercedes models.

Powertrain

The specifications for the Mercedes-Benz EQG have not yet been released because it is currently in development. For the time being, the only information available is that it will be equipped with four motors, one for each wheel, and a two-speed transmission for off-road capability. This 4-motor system enables a great party trick known as the “G-Turn,” in which it spins in place by rotating each wheel in separate directions. According to Mercedes-Benz, the electric G-Class will have the same off-road capabilities as the ICE G-Wagon, with some improvements.

Launch Timeline:

The production-ready Mercedes-Benz EQG will be launched globally this year and could arrive on our shores in 2025. Given the costs of the normal G-Class in India, which range from Rs 2.55 crore to Rs 4 crore, the electric version might be priced starting at Rs 3.5 crore when it launches.