The ultra-luxurious Mercedes-Maybach division has launched its first hybrid model- the new Mercedes-Maybach S580e. It is the fruition of the Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 showcased at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance back in 2016.
The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a powerful inline-six engine and it’s complemented by a vast array of luxury elements.
At the heart of the plug-in hybrid is Mercedes’ 3.0-liter inline-six gasoline engine. It makes 367 horsepower (270 kilowatts) and 368 pound-feet (500 Newton-meters) of torque on its own. The electric motor produces 150 hp (110 kW) and 324 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque, which is available from the first engine revolution.
The electric motor and gasoline engine churns out a combined 510 hp (375 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of twist, the same output as the Mercedes-Benz S580e. Mercedes says the Maybach S580e can sprint to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in 5.1 seconds and hit a top speed of 155 mph (250 kph). The car’s top speed in electric mode is much lower at 87 mph (140 kph).
The Maybach comes standard with an 11-kilowatt charger, but a 60-kW DC charger is an available option. From empty, the 60-kW plug can refill the battery in about 30 minutes. Mercedes-Maybach did not disclose the battery’s size, but it is known that the Mercedes-Benz S580e features a 28.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack, more than twice the size of the plug-in hybrid it replaced. The Maybach has an electric range of up to 62 miles (100 kilometers) based on the WLTP, the same as the Benz version.
The Electric-Specific Features
Maybach discreetly integrated many of the electric-specific features into the vehicle. The company hid the charger port door on the left side, while blue accents in the headlights hint at its electrified status. Inside, Maybach added the battery charging state indicator to the instrument panel.
Mercedes-Maybach didn’t detail or disclose any other significant changes it made to the model for the plug-in variant. It’ll come packed with opulence, luxury, and technology, just like the rest of the Maybach lineup. The company didn’t announce when it’d go on sale or its price, but that information should arrive before it hits showroom floors.
The automaker already offers a non-Maybach version, which debuted in 2020. The company’s plug-in hybrid will first launch in China. Launches in Thailand, Europe, and then other countries will follow. At a fully-charged battery power, the Maybach S580e’s max speed is only limited to 87 mph. On the other hand, that’s enough to achieve a range of 62 miles before the next charge based on the WLTP standards. The range may be dismal compared to the other EVs of Mercedes but this is expected since the hybrid setup is more focused on delivering better performance of the car rather than range.
The new Maybach S580e features a more opulent exterior compared to the standard S580e with its bloody red body paint with a gloss finish. There’s the three-pointed star emblem standing tall on the tip of its hood and a distinct front grille with closely-packed vertical slats, too.
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