Pope Francis has been gifted the first electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class for use as the official ‘Popemobile’. Power comes from four permanently excited synchronous (PSM) electric motors that generated a combined 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
Unlike the production G580, the rear bench seat was replaced by a centrally positioned and height-adjustable single seat. This swiveling main seat makes it possible for Pope Francis to move around flexibly and address an audience from different angles. Located behind the single seat are two single seats that have been integrated on the left and right for additional passengers.
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With the new Popemobile, Pope Francis is the first pope to be travelling in a fully electric Mercedes-Benz when making public appearances. This is a special honour for our company, and I would like to thank His Holiness for his trust. With this Popemobile, we are also sending out a clear call for electromobility and decarbonisation. Mercedes-Benz not only stands for the special and individual – but also for consistently creating the conditions for a net-carbon-neutral new car fleet in 2039,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
