Mercedes-Benz’s Maybach division on Thursday revealed its first plug-in hybrid within the type of the S 580 e.
The electrified sedan which is predicated on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class begins gross sales in China later this 12 months, adopted by Europe and a handful of different markets, although there’s been no point out of its availability within the U.S.
Its powertrain consists of a 3.0-liter turbo-6 mixed with a single electrical motor, and sends its drive to the rear wheels. Mixed output is a wholesome 502 hp, or sufficient for 0-62 mph acceleration in 5.1 seconds and a ruled high velocity of 155 mph.
Switching to pure EV mode drops the output to 147 hp. Maybach hasn’t talked about the dimensions of the battery however mentioned a full cost can ship a variety of 62 miles on the WLTP cycle used abroad. The stricter EPA cycle would lead to a decrease vary. Utilizing a DC quick charger can ship a full cost of the battery in round half-hour, in keeping with Maybach.
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S 580 e
There’s little to designate this explicit model of the Maybach S-Class as an electrified mannequin, although there’s an additional cowl for the charging port together with extra distinctive particulars like blue accents within the headlights and hybrid particular data within the instrument cluster and infotainment system.
Maybach is getting ready an replace for its model of the U.S.-built Mercedes GLS-Class, which might doubtlessly see a plug-in hybrid possibility launched.
The division can also be planning to leap into the EV sport. The primary will likely be primarily based on the Mercedes EQS SUV which can also be constructed within the U.S.