Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new fully electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, a high-performance EV that combines hypercar-level acceleration with charging speeds that Mercedes says can rival a pit stop.
While AMG has offered electrified performance cars before, this is the brand’s first ground-up EV built on its dedicated AMG.EA platform. And based on the specs, Mercedes is clearly targeting other electric superpowers like the Tesla Model S Plaid, Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and Lucid Air Sapphire.
At the heart of the new AMG GT are three axial-flux electric motors, including two mounted at the rear axle and one at the front. In the top-spec GT 63 variant, the setup produces up to 1,153 horsepower and 1,475 lb-ft of torque, enough for a claimed 0-60 mph time of just 2.0 seconds.
Mercedes also says the EV can hit 200 km/h in only 6.4 seconds.
The power comes from a new 106 kWh battery pack inspired by Formula 1 technology, paired with an 800-volt architecture capable of charging at more than 600 kW. According to Mercedes-AMG, the car can recover approximately 460 km of range in just 10 minutes under ideal conditions, while a 10% to 80% charge can take as little as 11 minutes.
Range estimates are equally impressive. Mercedes claims up to 696 km of WLTP range depending on the configuration, although real-world EPA estimates will almost certainly be lower once the vehicle reaches North America.
Despite ditching the combustion engine, AMG is still leaning heavily into emotion and theatrics. One of the most talked-about features is “AMGFORCE Sport+,” a drive mode that recreates the sound and feel of a traditional AMG V8. Mercedes says the audio was created using recordings from an actual AMG GT R engine, combined with simulated gear shifts and haptic feedback through the seats.
Mercedes-AMG says the GT 55 will arrive later in 2026, while the more powerful GT 63 is expected in early 2027. Pricing has not yet been announced, but estimates suggest the lineup could start around US$150,000 and climb well above US$200,000 for higher trims.
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