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Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Mercedes-Maybach S 580e, the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the Maybach range in India, at ₹3.35 crore (ex-showroom). It is sold only as a four-seater, comes as a fully imported (CBU) car, and only 30 units are available at launch. Deliveries are reported to begin in November 2026. The 3.0-litre inline-six petrol engine and electric motor together make 585 PS and 750 Nm, and the 22 kWh battery gives a claimed 98 km of WLTP electric range.
Launch Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Launch date | 5 October 2026 |
| Price | ₹3.35 crore (ex-showroom) |
| Units at launch | 30 |
| Seating | Four seats only, with two individual Executive rear seats |
| Import status | CBU (fully built unit) |
| Deliveries | From November 2026 (reported) |
| Home charger | Free 11 kW unit with every car |
This is the first time a Maybach has been offered with a plug-in powertrain in India. Mercedes-Benz India introduced the S 450e, the first S-Class PHEV in the country, only months earlier, and says demand for plug-in technology is rising among its top-end buyers.
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Specs and Features
| Spec | Details |
| Engine | 3.0-litre inline-six turbo petrol, 443 PS and 560 Nm |
| Combined output | 585 PS and 750 Nm |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 4.8 seconds |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (limited), 140 km/h in electric mode |
| Battery | 22 kWh |
| Electric range | Up to 98 km (WLTP) |
| Charging | Up to 11 kW AC, up to 60 kW DC |
| Drive modes | Maybach, Electric, Battery Hold, plus adjustable recuperation with one-pedal driving |
| Suspension | Air suspension, rear-axle steering up to 10 degrees |
| Safety | 15 airbags, Level 2 ADAS (MB.Drive Assist) |
Reports also put the WLTP fuel efficiency at up to 34.48 kmpl. That is a lab figure for a plug-in hybrid with a charged battery, so treat it as a certification number, not a real-world one.
Outside: the grille is 20 percent larger and now lit, with illuminated Maybach lettering and a lit star on the bonnet. It rides on 20-inch forged alloys, and the headlamps carry three-pointed-star daytime running lights with rose gold highlights. Two-tone MANUFAKTUR exterior finishes are available.
Inside: you get a 12.3-inch driver display, a 14.4-inch infotainment screen and a 12.3-inch passenger screen with a privacy function, plus an AR head-up display. The rear is the main event, with two heated, ventilated and massaging Executive seats, a full-length centre console, wireless charging, twin rear screens, and a 31-speaker Burmester system. Two wireless headsets are included.
The India-spec car has a collapsible spare wheel, so it does not get the champagne fridge offered in Europe. Champagne glasses are still part of the kit.
How It Compares With the S 450e
The nearest reference point is the S 450e, the S-Class PHEV Mercedes-Benz India launched earlier this year. The figures below come from Mercedes-Benz India's launch announcements.
| Spec | Mercedes-Maybach S 580e | Mercedes-Benz S 450e |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹3.35 crore | ₹2.20 crore (Launch Edition), ₹2.38 crore (MANUFAKTUR) |
| Combined output | 585 PS and 750 Nm | 435 hp and 680 Nm |
| Battery | 22 kWh | 22 kWh |
| WLTP electric range | Up to 98 km | Around 115 km |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Seating | Four seats only | Standard S-Class layout |
Charging and Electric Range
The car charges at up to 11 kW on AC and up to 60 kW on DC, and it comes with MB.Charge public charging access. Mercedes-Benz is supplying an 11 kW home charger free of cost with every S 580e.
Some reports quote the electric range as "up to 100 km", while launch coverage points to 98 km on the WLTP cycle. We use 98 km here. WLTP is a lab test, so expect less on Indian roads with the air conditioning running and a full cabin.
What to Check Before You Book
- Ask for the delivery slot in writing. With only 30 units, allocation matters more than the booking itself.
- Confirm the home charger installation. The charger is free, but the wiring, society permissions and meter work at your end are not, and a three-phase supply is the safer bet for 11 kW AC charging.
- Plan for the real range. Treat 60 to 70 km of electric running as a sensible daily expectation, which is our estimate and not a Mercedes-Benz claim.
- Check the seating needs. There is no five-seat version, so this is a chauffeur-style or owner-in-the-back car.
Evfy's Take
The number to watch is not the price, it is the 30. By our own calculation, 30 cars at ₹3.35 crore add up to roughly ₹100 crore in ex-showroom value, which shows how Mercedes-Benz is treating this as a small, curated allocation for top-end buyers rather than a volume play.
There is also a trade-off hiding in the battery. Both the Maybach and the S 450e use a 22 kWh pack, but the Maybach quotes 98 km against the S 450e's 115 km. By our own calculation, that is about 4.5 km per kWh for the Maybach against 5.2 km per kWh for the S 450e. The extra weight of the longer body, all-wheel drive and the heavy rear-seat equipment is the likely reason, though Mercedes-Benz has not said so.
And the premium is steep. The Maybach costs about ₹1.15 crore more than the S 450e Launch Edition. In return, you get more power, a four-seat executive cabin and the Maybach badge, but less electric range.
