The electric G-Class model released under the name Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology did not achieve the expected sales results, according to Handelsblatt and reported by auto.mail.ru.
Not a single electric G-Class has been sold in the US market.
• In Europe — 1450 units,
• In South Korea — 61 units,
• In China — 58 units.
In comparison, it has been reported that gasoline G-Class versions are selling 7 times more.
Why are sales low?
• The appearance of the electric version does not differ from the gasoline one — this deprives it of the innovative design characteristic of electric vehicles.
• The electric vehicle is heavier than the traditional model and has a shorter range.
• Premium segment customers prefer traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
For this reason, Mercedes-Benz may consider transitioning to hybrid or returning to internal combustion engines.
