The recently debuted all-electric MWM Spartan EV 2.0 shares a striking resemblance to the Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, but costs less than half the price. MW Motors, a Czech startup, introduced the EV off-roader as the UK’s first electric 4×4.
Electric Spartan 2.0 beats Mercedes G Wagon to market
MWM’s Spartan 2.0 boasts exceptional on and off-road performance with 4×4 capability. The company claims that its new EV not only meets the demands of those reliant on 4x4s but surpasses them. It is powered by a single electric motor in place of the gearbox with 174 hp (130 kW) and a massive 793 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, the vehicle includes front and rear locking differentials, Hill decent control, regenerative braking, and boasts a battery that provides 150 miles of range. With DC charging rates of up to 90 kW, the electric Spartan 2.0 can charge from 20% to 80% in just 36 minutes. It also includes 230V bi-directional charging capabilities for power tools, camping equipment, and more. Impressively, with starting prices of £49,995 ($63,700), the all-electric Spartan 2.0 is less than half the cost of a Mercedes G Wagon, which starts at £131,335 ($167,300) in the UK.
While the Spartan 2.0 EV is smaller than the G-Class, it provides ample cargo storage and towing capability that makes it an attractive alternative. Equipped with a “stylish” dashboard display and infotainment screen, this electric 4×4 is available in a variety of colors. The Spartan 2.0 is the result of engineers at MWM taking feedback from its original Spartan EV and creating a well-designed off-roader capable of meeting the needs of modern drivers.
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