Luxury Brand Mercedes-Maybach Launches its First Plug-in Hybrid Model

Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled its first ever plug-in hybrid model, the Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e. 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.

The luxury saloon offers an electric range of up to 100 kilometres (WLTP) depending on the vehicle’s configuration and an electric-drive output of 110 kW/150 hp.

Electric-specific features are integrated  in the new model – such as the concealed charging socket on the left side of the vehicle.

The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e is initially available in China, followed by Thailand, Europe and other countries.

Daniel Lescow, Head of Mercedes‑Maybach at Mercedes‑Benz Group AG, says: “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. The Mercedes‑Maybach 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.”

Founded in 1909, the German luxury brand Mercedes‑Maybach is owned by Mercedes-Benz.