Youngest Serving MLA Buys India’s 1st Mercedes Electric G-Wagen G580 EQ Worth 3 Crore
Mercedes-Benz launched the electric version of their legendary G-Wagen, the G580 EQ, at the Bharat Mobility Expo this year. At the expo, this electric SUV grabbed a lot of attention due to its looks and features. Bookings for the G580 EQ had already commenced, and it looks like the SUV’s deliveries have also started. India’s youngest serving MLA, Rohith Mynampally, became the first customer of the electric G-Wagen SUV. Images of the newly bought electric G-Wagen have started surfacing online too.
The images and videos have been shared by Instagram users. Dr. Rohith Mynampally is an Indian politician from Telangana. He is known as the youngest MLA in India. He bought India’s first electric G-Wagen in a deep black shade. The exterior design of the SUV looks very similar to the ICE version of the G-Wagen.
One might even mistake it for a regular G63 AMG. The front grille, headlamps, and bumper all look very similar to the G63 or G400d. The boxy design of the SUV has been retained. The SUV gets premium features like two 12.3-inch displays (one for the instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment screen), electrically adjustable seats, heated and cooled seats, multi-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, and many more features.
Just like the ICE version, the electric G-Wagen has also been designed for off-roading. It gets independent suspension on the front axle and a stiff axle at the back. The SUV also gets four electric motors, one for each wheel. The G580 EQ is powered by a 116 kWh battery pack that generates 587 PS and 1,164 Nm of peak torque.
The electric SUV has a certified range of 473 km. It supports fast charging and can be charged in just 32 minutes. The SUV can go from 0-100 kmph in just under 5 seconds, and the top speed has been restricted to 180 kmph. The price for a brand-new G580 EQ in India is Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom).Other than this, Mercedes-Benz India has also delivered a G580 EQ to a customer in Surat.
Rohith Mynampally is the youngest and first customer of the G580 EQ in India. The politician is an avid car enthusiast and owns several expensive and exotic cars in his garage.
G63 AMG
Other than the newly bought G580 EQ, Rohith also owns a previous-generation G63 AMG. It is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo petrol engine, generating 544 bhp and 760 Nm of peak torque.
Ferrari 488 Spider
He is also one of the few politicians in the country to own a supercar. He owns a red Ferrari 488 Spider. This supercar is finished in Ferrari’s popular red shade and is powered by a 3.9-liter V8 engine that generates 661 bhp and 760 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to an automatic transmission. The price for this Ferrari was around Rs 4.4 crore (ex-showroom), making it one of the most expensive cars in his garage.
Maybach S560
The politician, who is also a doctor, bought the Maybach a few years ago. The Maybach S560 luxury sedan appears to be from the previous generation, the W222.
Hummer H2
The SUV was never officially sold in India, but many got it imported. Even the electric version of the Hummer is gaining popularity among rich buyers. Rohith also owns a Hummer H2, which costs around Rs 80 lakh and was powered by a 3.7-liter petrol engine.
Toyota Vellfire
Rohith also owns a Vellfire, which is popular among politicians, celebrities, and businessmen in India. The car comes with a 2.5-liter petrol engine paired with a strong hybrid system. This luxury MPV easily costs around Rs 1.3 crore (ex-showroom).
GMC Sierra
Another imported American SUV in Rohith’s collection is the GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD. The GMC Sierra Denali is powered by a 6.6-liter V8 diesel engine that generates 445 PS and 1,220 Nm of peak torque.
In addition to the cars mentioned above, Rohith also owns vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz GL 350 CDI, Ford Endeavour, Kia Carnival, and older-generation Audi Q7 and Range Rover Vogue.