Buying a Mercedes‑Benz G‑Class EV means you’re saving around ₹1 crore compared to the ICE version, thanks to the 5% GST that only EVs receive.
Yet the price advantage is only part of the story. State governments keep throwing in extra levies that can wipe out savings, and buyers have already seen a dip in bookings after a tax hike in some states.
To cushion that uncertainty, Mercedes‑Benz offers a buy‑back guarantee of 60% after three years, so you’re not stuck with a depreciated battery that costs more to replace.
The luxury segment is a different beast: owners usually own 3‑4 vehicles, have home charging, and are less worried about range; this makes the G‑Class EV a sensible secondary or even primary long‑haul car once battery ranges creep above 500 km.
The EV version will roll out across major metros in October, with reserves in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, and buyers can expect a pre‑order window from early September.