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The Electric G-Wagon Will Have A Cutting-Edge Battery

May. 18, 2022 12:20 PM ET by Jarryd Neves Electric Vehicles / 14 Comments Silicon anode chemistry technology has an energy density increase of 20-40% compared to contemporary batteries. Like the gas-powered G-Class, the all-electric EQG is set to be one of the most desirable SUVs on the road when it goes on sale in 2024. Aside from luxury and a strong image, the battery-powered Gelandewagen will be a technological tour de force thanks to Sila, an innovative battery materials company. Together with Sila, the German automaker is planning to bring silicon anode chemistry tech to the EQG. Cleverly, the cutting-edge material is able to increase the energy density of batteries without jeopardizing performance or safety. Sila's creation boasts an energy density increase of 20-40% when compared to contemporary technology. This will enable Mercedes-Benz to significantly increase the driving range of future EVs. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz In keeping with the sustainability theme, the advanced silicon anode materials will be produced using renewable energy at the company's Washington-based plant. We can expect the EQG to receive this technology by the middle of the decade. It will be implemented in a range-extender version of the electric G-Class, as a new battery option. This makes Mercedes the first company to publicly announce a partnership with Sila; the German company invested in the tech company as far back as 2019. This, says Mercedes, is part of the company's aspirations to lead the electric vehicle segment. "Our partnership with Sila is another essential step on our way to [building] the most desirable electric luxury cars," said Chief Technology Officer, Markus Schafer. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Despite the polarizing exterior design of its electric vehicles, the EQ range is proving popular with consumers. Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius has said the company cannot keep up with demand for its battery-powered vehicles. The inability to meet the needs of consumers also stems from the various issues plaguing the auto industry - supply chain woes and chip shortages have wreaked havoc on the sector. With the imminent introduction of the EQG, demand is only set to soar. The regular G-Wagon is so desirable that European customers may have to wait up to two years to receive their vehicles. With electromobility gaining a stronger following, the combination of a desirable SUV and zero emissions may prove too hard to ignore. Expect the world's wealthiest suburb to be crawling with silent G-Class SUVs shortly. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz EQG Mercedes-Benz G-Class Jarryd Neves Associate Editor After wandering onto the wrong career path, Jarryd quickly abandoned his legal studies to pursue a career in journalism. An internship at a leading motoring magazine nurtured his love for reporting and prepared him for the world of finance and investment writing. Thrilling as it was, Jarryd's first love has always been motoring, and joining CarBuzz in 2022 put him back where he belongs - covering the latest automotive news and events. In his spare time, he trawls the classifieds for cheap (and ruinous) classic luxury sedans or simply cruises around in his own aging German luxobarge. Contact Jarryd @jarrydneves LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top