A report is suggesting we’ll be seeing an electric G-Class at this year’s IAA Munich car show. Here’s what we know so far.

Mercedes-Benz is rapidly expanding its electrification program and the EQ badge is being rolled out to its entire product portfolio. We’ve already seen the production versions of the EQA, EQB, EQC and EQS which are confirmed for South Africa in 2022. Now, according to MBPassion blog, the mighty Mercedes-Benz G-Class will be going electric and we’ll see it at a motor show in Germany before the end of 2021.

This news shouldn’t come as a surprise as Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius mentioned this back in March 2020 in an interview with CarAdvice.“Yes, the G is going to go electric, we have kicked off the concept work for this, so in a few years you’ll be able to go electric with the G as well,” Mr Källenius said.

An electric G-Class will be quite the opposite to what the product is known for. The Mercedes-AMG G63 features a potent 4.0-litre biturbo V8 petrol engine, while the G400d boasts the strong straight-6 diesel. Let’s not forget the advanced 4×4 system with its 3 differentials either. So, what’s on the cards for theelectric G-Class? We suspect that that 4×4 system is non-negotiable and Mercedes-Benz will incorporate the electric powertrain around it. An electric motor on each axle would likely be the best solution and given the G-Class size, a large battery which is good for at least 500 km is expected.

The downside is of this is the weight. Electric cars are typically heavier than their ICE counterparts and given the dimensions of the current G-Class, the electric G could be very heavy. As it stands, the current G63 tips the scales at 2.5 tons.

Be on the lookout for the electric G-Class at the IAA Munich Mobility Show which replaces the Frankfurt Motor Show. It takes place from the 7th September to the 12th September in the Bavarian city of Munich. As far as names go, we won’t be surprised to see it badged as the EQG concept.

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