STUTTGART: The Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e is the brand's first plug-in hybrid.
The S 580 e opens up an even more impressive experience of silence.
In purely electric driving mode, the already exceptionally quiet interior becomes even quieter. The saloon glides along almost silently and with zero local emissions.
Electric-specific features are discreetly integrated with typical Maybach expertise – such as the concealed charging socket on the left side of the vehicle and blue colour accents in the headlights or the battery charging state in the instrument panel.
The basis of the hybrid drive is an inline six-cylinder engine from the current Mercedes-Benz petrol engine generation, combining 270 kW/367 hp with low fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
A combined system output of 375 kW/510 hp and maximum torque of 750 Nm guarantees superior driving performance.
The electric motor’s maximum torque of 440Nm is available immediately from the first engine revolution, resulting in rapid acceleration and dynamic handling. The S 580 e accelerates from 0-100 kph in 5.1 seconds.
An 11 kW charger is fitted as standard for three-phase charging from the AC mains.
A 60 kW DC charger for fast charging with direct current is available as an option. Even when the battery is almost completely empty, a full charge can be achieved in around 30 minutes using the latter.
It has an electric range of up to 100km (WLTP).
“With our first plug-in hybrid model, we are combining the luxury experience typical of Maybach with emission-free local driving when in electric driving mode," said Mercedes-Maybach head Daniel Lescow.
"The S 580 e represents a pivotal step in the transformation of our heritage brand into an electric future. We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023.”
The current Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has seen steadily growing demand since its market launch in 2021.
The S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries.
