The electric G Wagon we’ve been waiting for is finally on sale. In the UK, Mercedes’ luxury electric G-Class will cost over $230,000 (£180,860). Is it worth the price?

It has been almost three years since Mercedes first unveiled the electric G-Class EQG concept at the 2021 Munich Motor Show.

Since then, Mercedes’ electric G-Wagen has been seen all over the world, including at CES 2024 in January.

Now the all-electric luxury SUV is finally available in the UK. Mercedes announced that prices for the electric G-Class G580 will start at £180,860, or around $240,000. That’s including VAT.

The SUV is only available in the Edition One trim level with up to 579 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. Powered by its EQ technology and a huge 116 kWh battery, the Electric G-Class achieves a WLTP range of up to 470 kilometers.

At over 6,800 lbs (3,085 kg), the electric G-Wagon is heavy, but still lighter than the Rivian R1S (7,068 lbs) and the GMC Hummer EV (9,063 lbs).

Mercedes’ electric G-Class costs over $230,000

With a starting price of £180,860 ($238,400), the Mercedes Electric G-Class costs more than the entry-level diesel G450 (£136,690) and the petrol-powered G500 (£146,095). However, it is still cheaper than the AMG G53, which starts at £184,595 (+$243,000).

Mercedes has also introduced the 4matic 350+ and 500 drivetrains for the EQE. Powered by a larger 96 kWh battery, the EQS 350+ can travel up to 429 miles on a single charge, 49 miles more than the EQE 300.

The EQE 350+ SUV can travel up to 376 miles on one battery charge, which is 43 miles more than the EQE 350 4MATIC SUV.

The new Mercedes EQE sedan and SUV can be ordered in the UK with prices starting from £69,105 ($91,100) and £74,495 ($98,200) respectively.

The new electric G-Wagon will compete with the upcoming Range Rover Electric, which is expected to hit the market later this year. Range Rover’s first electric car already has over 42,000 reservations.

Mercedes is reportedly planning to launch a smaller, cheaper electric G-Class that will cost around $140,000. Mercedes has not yet confirmed the new model or which markets it will be launched in.

Since UK prices include VAT, the electric G-Class is expected to start at around $170,000. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class starts at around $150,000 in the US, so a slightly higher list price is expected.

Is the electric Mercedes G-Class worth the price? Let us know your thoughts below.

Source: Autocar, Mercedes-Benz