The Electric G-Class: Legendary Icon, Terrible EV?!
The all-electric Mercedes G580 (Electric G-Class) is a sight to behold — but is this legendary icon actually a terrible EV? After a full week and 750 miles of real-world testing, Imogen delves into its huge battery, low efficiency, limited range, lack of towing, tight interior space, and sky-high £175k price tag.Yet despite its shortfalls, something about it is alarmingly tempting. This episode breaks down why the Electric G-Class may struggle to satisfy both EV buyers and G-Wagen purists. The question is, is it worth it, or just a beautifully luxurious guilty pleasure?!
00:00 A total flop but a guilty pleasure
01:00 Ad Break - come to our live show!
01:23 46 years of history and the perfect villain car
02:16 G580 with EQ Technology & the Popemobile
03:14 Around 750 miles of thoughts
03:46 Interior & some surprise and delight features
07:14 Winning back some range
08:23 A big blocky icon?!
08:55 Things NOT to love - rear leg room
10:11 Range and inefficiency?!
11:38 First world problems - folding seats
12:19 Faffing
13:42 Safety features & noise
14:48 The G-Turn Tank Turn & motion sickness?!
15:42 The Big Clanger
16:30 What else could you buy?! Fanciness vs Efficiency
17:59 Rationalising my G-Wagen love with a Venn Diagram...
19:05 A bunch of compromises?!
19:53 Not for the EV driver?!
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