The big, blocky, battery Benz is a car of contrasts. It’s based on a 40-year-old design but features a next-generation quad-motor setup, with an individual electric motor powering each wheel. It’s a zero-emissions EV which weighs three tonnes and is, by electric car standards, wildly inefficient. It doesn’t even go all that far on one charge. And yet, it’s charming, fun to drive, is colossally talented off-road, and can even ‘tank-turn’ on the spot if you really want to impress your friends. It’s crazy expensive, but then what did you expect?

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Tech Specs

Model featured	Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Official WLTP range between charges	473km
Battery details (usable capacity)	116kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details	432kW quad motor, all-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate	200kW on DC, 11kW on AC
Energy consumption	27.7-30.3kWh/100km
Maximum power output	587hp
Maximum torque output	1,164Nm
0-100km/h	4.7 seconds
Towing capability	3,500kg braked
Kerb weight	3,085kg