Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $249,900
Available since 2025
Key EV Specs
124kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
473 km
Range (WLTP)
245 Wh/km
Efficiency
4.7 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 200 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 is equipped with a 124 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The G-Class G580 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 124 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 116 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 40 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 12 hrs 30 mins |
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 Charging Times and Speeds
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 17.4 hr | - | 29 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 11.1 hr | - | 45 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 103 min | 204 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 34 min | 612 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 152 kW | - | 34 min | 620 km/h |
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $43.40.
The cost of fully charging the Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $86.80.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580
CCS CompatibleMercedes-Benz G-Class G580 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 32 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
124 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
200 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
152 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
590 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Front)
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 Recommended Charge Level
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580 does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |