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Mercedes-Benz G 580 – the first all-electric G-Class model

In 2019, Mercedes started talking about the all-electric G-Class car, as part of a long-term plan that includes the electrification of all its models by the end of this decade. A few days ago, the German manufacturer introduced its first all-electric G-Class model, the Mercedes-Benz G 580.

In the first year, the electric G-Class will be offered as an Edition One version with five special body colors. The AMG Line and Night packages are part of the standard equipment, and the car is mounted on AMG’s 20-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels.

The car is designed to be ready for all types of terrain, and the 25-centimeter ground clearance, excellent approach and departure angle, tires, adaptive off-road suspension and the ability to pass through water up to a depth of 85 centimeters will help in this. It is equipped with the new G-Turn system, with which the car can be turned almost in place on loose surfaces. The low center of gravity ensures a transverse slope of up to 35 degrees.

The luxurious cabin is lined with high-quality materials, providing the best possible driving experience for the driver who will be able to choose between two modes: Trail and Rock. The equipment includes cameras that cover the space around the vehicle, a 12.3-inch adaptive digital instrument panel, the latest generation MBUX multimedia system that can be controlled by voice or touch via a 12.3-inch display. Two 11.3-inch multimedia systems for rear seat passengers and the G-Roar system, which brings the sound of the G-Class V8 engine into the cabin, are optional.

The Mercedes-Benz G 580 is powered by four electric motors with a total output of 587 hp (438 kW) and 859 lb-ft (1,165 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than five seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). It is equipped with batteries that have a usable capacity of 116 kWh, enough for a range of up to 473 km. Thanks to fast chargers, batteries can be charged from 10 to 80% in 32 minutes.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance

The American car manufacturer Tesla officially premiered the new Model 3 Performance, as the perfect high-performance car for everyday driving.

The new Model 3 Performance is equipped with a “more capable performance-oriented chassis”, but also components that reduce mass and increase stiffness at the same time. It also got adjustable shock absorbers with hollow connecting rods that are adjusted in real time and have three different modes, Standard, Sport and Track. Mod Track is more advanced and integrates engine and suspension control, drive cooling and Tesla‘s Vehicle Dynamics Controller system into one unified system. The rest of the equipment includes a multiple anti-roll bar, ultra-high-strength steel springs and stiffer upper suspension brackets, new standard brake pads, and 20-inch wheels with high-performance Pirelli P Zero 4 tires. Tesla has adjusted the stability control setup to allow the driver more freedom to explore the car’s limits.

The exterior of the car is enriched with new sports bumpers, a new front splitter and an aggressive diffuser, which improves the aerodynamics of the car. Also, air resistance is reduced by 5 percent, and lift by 36 percent.

Inside the cabin are new heated/cooled 12-way adjustable sport seats with improved side bolsters. Also, the interior is equipped with an end-to-end NVH (Noise Vibration and Harshness) program, which ensures better sound insulation thanks to acoustic glass and better insulation. Carbon details and a sound system with 17 speakers, as well as a 15.4-inch infotainment system and an 8-inch screen for passengers in the back seat, are part of the standard equipment.

The Model 3 Performance features a new power unit that provides a 22 percent improvement in continuous power, and a 32 percent increase in peak power. Maximum torque is also increased by 16 percent, while energy consumption is reduced by about 2 percent. It is powered by two electric motors with 517 hp (386 kW) and 547 lb-ft (741 Nm) of torque. This allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.9 seconds with a speed of 163 mph (262 km/h). It is equipped with AWD and a battery that provides a range of 476 km on a single charge.

Orders are open and deliveries will begin in a few months at a starting price of $52,990 USD.

Source: Tesla

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2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore costs 122,000 euros

The Maserati Grecale Folgore is the first all-electric SUV from the Italian manufacturer, and it can now be purchased in Europe at a price of 122,000 euros.

The Maserati Grecale Folgore is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 550 hp (410 kW) and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a 105 kwh battery that enables a range of 500 km, and 400V technology that supports 150 kW DC fast charging. The battery is charged from 20 to 80 percent capacity in 29 minutes. The driver can choose between three driving modes: GT, Sport, Off-Road and Max Range. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 220 km/h.

The car has better aerodynamics and is equipped with air suspension, illuminated side vents, a new front fascia inspired by the Trofeo model with a grille that is partially closed, a new diffuser, copper brake calipers and copper badges. Buyers can also get the exclusive Rame Folgore package for the exterior, in which case “warm copper tones coexist in the sun with cooler shades of bluish gray in the shadow areas.”

Inside, the seats with 14 adjustment modes and a heating and ventilation system are covered with Econyl. The details on the dashboard, as well as the carbon 3D details on the center console and door panels are matched with the seats. The driver has at his disposal a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as a 12.3-inch infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay systems and Intelligent Assistant, as well as an 8.8-inch lower screen and head-up display. For European customers, Maserati also offers a wall box charger with a charging power of up to 22 kW, as well as a charging card that provides free access to more than 650,000 chargers on the Old Continent in the first year of use.

The Grecale is Maserati’s best-selling model with 18,000 vehicles sold worldwide in 2023, and in the U.S., nearly half of buyers are women.

Source: Maserati

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2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore costs 122,000 euros