First time Electric version of Mercedes-Benz G-Class—also known as the “Gelandewagen” or “G-wagen” —is getting the Matchbox treatment — with a sustainable facelift to match its electric powertrain.
Officially called the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology (a name that might be difficult to put on the packaging), the G-wagen Matchbox die-cast electric vehicle will be made from 99.5% recycled metals and dark A minimum of 81% ISCC Certified Sustainable Plastics.
Finished in South Seas Blue Magno (a color from Mercedes’ Manufaktur personalization division) with a black interior, the limited edition premium edition 1:64 scale toy car retails for price $29.99 at MattelCreations.com. The mass-produced version will be available for $2.99 at regular retailers this fall.
Mercedes-Benz G 580 matchbox with high-end EQ Technology molding
Matchbox G-Class EV is no exception. Now there is scale toys or prefabricated models of almost every green car on the market in recent years—from the Chevy Volt to the Fisker Karma. Some of them will probably make kids dream about electric cars—like this one Tesla radio flyer do.
In practical terms, the G 580 with EQ Technology will debut in the 2025 model year with a 579-horsepower four-motor powertrain, G-Steering all-wheel steering, and a G-Turn group trick that allows the car to turn around. a tight circle.
So far, however, the electric G-Wagen is lacking silicon-anode battery chemistry that’s by giving it some extra eco credentials to save weight. Instead, it launches with a 116 kwh battery pack that uses more conventional lithium-ion chemistry. The range of the big pack will likely reach around 250 EPA miles, while 200kw DC fast charging will be able to charge the pack to 80% in about half an hour.
