The electric G-Class is getting a useful update for 2027, and Mercedes-Benz has now opened U.S. order books for the latest G 580 Electric.
The headline is a modest price increase, but the more interesting changes are practical ones, with quicker fast charging and a better EPA efficiency rating for the square-shouldered electric SUV.
At a glance
- Mercedes-Benz has opened U.S. orders for the 2027 G 580 Electric, now priced from $163,750 before destination.
- The 2027 model adds separate charging connectors, reducing the 10-to-80 percent DC fast-charging time to 29 minutes.
- EPA efficiency rises to 71 MPGe, while the four-motor powertrain remains rated at 579 hp and 858 lb-ft.
A small price rise with more useful everyday gains
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Electric starts at $163,750 in the U.S., before the $1,450 destination charge.
That brings the total to $165,200 before options, a $650 increase over the previous model year.
In G-Class terms, that’s a relatively minor adjustment, particularly as the update addresses one of the most important ownership points for any large electric SUV.
Mercedes has moved from the earlier single charging port arrangement to two separate connectors, a change that helps trim DC fast-charging time.
The G 580 Electric now charges from 10 to 80 percent in 29 minutes, down from 32 minutes previously.
The gain is modest on paper, but it matters more on long trips, where a few minutes saved at each stop can make the electric G-Class feel a little less demanding to plan around.
The four-motor G-Class stays mechanically familiar
Mercedes has left the core powertrain untouched for 2027.
The G 580 Electric still uses four electric motors, with one motor assigned to each wheel.
Total output remains 579 hp and 858 lb-ft of torque, giving this version of the G-Class performance figures that are comfortably in keeping with its flagship positioning.
Mercedes quotes 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, while top speed is listed at 112 mph.
The appeal here isn’t just straight-line pace, though.
The four-motor layout is central to the electric G-Class identity, giving Mercedes a very different technical route from the combustion G-Class while preserving the model’s upright stance and go-anywhere image.
For 2027, the EPA efficiency rating improves to 71 MPGe, up from 62 MPGe.
That doesn’t turn the G 580 Electric into a lightweight efficiency play, but it does make the package more convincing for buyers who want the G-Class shape without a combustion engine.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | G 580 Electric |
| Model year | 2027 |
| Powertrain | Four electric motors, one per wheel |
| Power | 579 hp |
| Torque | 858 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6 seconds |
| Top speed | 112 mph |
| EPA efficiency | 71 MPGe |
| DC fast charging | 10 to 80 percent in 29 minutes |
| U.S. price | From $163,750 before destination |
| Destination charge | $1,450 |
| Total before options | $165,200 |
| Availability | U.S. order books open |
The 2027 update doesn’t radically change the G 580 Electric, but it sharpens the parts owners will notice most often.
For buyers drawn to the electric G-Class, the slightly higher price comes with a more usable charging setup and better efficiency, while the familiar four-motor performance remains intact.
