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It’s not just for show, it gives this electric SUV an emotional connection to its combustion past.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgchdg7002c357tnunf20t0@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'I took the G 580 to my favorite rock pit to test its credibility off-road. It tackled steep inclines and deep ruts with the same authority as the gasoline version. In fact, I performed the G-Turn—the electric G-Class’s party trick that lets it spin in place—both in wet weather and on rocky terrain, and it worked flawlessly. 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Mercedes claims a 0 to 60 miles per hour time of 4.6 seconds, and that feels conservative. What’s more surprising is how refined it feels at highway speeds—the extra weight of the 116-kilowatt-hour battery actually settles the ride, giving it a smoother, more planted feel than any previous G-Class.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgci7lg003q357tt2dknzrc@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'For context, I took the G 580 on a 200-mile round-trip from Atlanta to Athens and back. I never stopped to charge and returned home with 20 percent battery life remaining. The official EPA estimate is 239 miles of range, but in real-world driving, that number feels conservative. Range anxiety? Not here.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgcibth0041357tmkhkvgh6@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Charging is straightforward, too. DC fast-charging from 10 to 80 percent takes just over 30 minutes, and Mercedes’ Navigation with Electric Intelligence plans routes that automatically avoid charging stops.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgcifkc004b357t15imf19a@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Luxury and Lifestyle</strong><br />Few vehicles make you feel as elevated as this one. The G 580 w/EQ blends the luxury of a flagship sedan with the commanding presence of a true off-roader. It’s a paradox—silent and serene yet immensely capable.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmhgcim88004l357t7en9xlt2@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'For most luxury SUV buyers, this checks every box. You get the status, the technology, the comfort, and the satisfaction of skipping the gas pump. 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