The question isn’t new, but it’s becoming harder to ignore: can an electric car still carry the DNA of a performance brand like AMG? With the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, Mercedes-AMG offers a clear and confident answer: yes, it can.
This four-door electric coupe is a carefully crafted preview of AMG’s first series-production electric sports car built on its dedicated high-performance electric platform, AMG.EA. It’s the result of years of development and collaboration between AMG in Affalterbach, Mercedes-Benz teams in Germany and the UK, and experts from the world of Formula 1.
“The CONCEPT AMG GT XX is the next milestone in the history of AMG and forges a whole new dimension of performance,” says Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “We’re bringing groundbreaking technology that redefines high performance. And the best thing is that this car is a true AMG with every fiber of its being.”
In the nearly 60-year history of the Mercedes-Benz performance and sports car brand, the powertrain has always been the heart of the vehicle, bar none. The team at Affalterbach is continuing this tradition with the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, which introduces a revolutionary drive technology in the form of the innovative axial flux motor.
Its technological underpinnings were initially developed by British electric motor specialist YASA – a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz AG. For its application in the CONCEPT AMG GT XX and subsequently in series production, the concept was taken to a whole new level of performance. This was achieved through a collaboration between Mercedes-AMG and YASA’s technology experts. The performance specialists from Affalterbach have also developed the software for the operating strategy, which optimally utilizes the high performance of the motors. The innovative electric motors enable high output from a highly compact package and are set to enter series production at Mercedes-AMG in 2026. Thanks to a peak output of over 1,341 hp, the CONCEPT AMG GT XX can reach speeds of more than 223 mph.
To support this level of output, AMG also developed an entirely new high-performance electric Battery. Inspired by lessons from the AMG ONE hypercar and Formula 1, the battery uses direct-cooled cylindrical cells, enabling the car to charge up to 400 kilometers of range in just five minutes. More importantly, it can maintain its peak performance repeatedly without overheating or losing power, something few EVs can claim.
“The best minds in our global R&D network… have developed the CONCEPT AMG GT XX and are providing an insight into pioneering drivetrain technology and the future of performance,” says Markus Schäfer, CTO of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
But AMG has also paid close attention to the feeling of performance, for example, what it’s like to sit inside, drive it, and engage with it. The exterior design is low, wide, and sculpted for aerodynamic efficiency, featuring active elements such as an adjustable rear diffuser and active aero wheels that adapt to cooling and efficiency needs.
Inside, the car balances a motorsport-inspired layout with new sustainable materials and high-end detailing. Recycled racing tires have been turned into leather alternatives. Silk-like fibers are produced via biotechnology. The seats are customized using 3D printing to suit the driver’s body.
The user interface is fully digital, built on Mercedes’ MB.OS operating system, with displays and feedback systems tailored to highlight the electric drivetrain’s capabilities. The MBUX Fluid Light Panel at the rear can display real-time information or branding through more than 700 individually programmable LEDs — merging design and communication in a way not seen before.
“With the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, we have succeeded in translating our design vision for AMG into the future,” says Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer of Mercedes-Benz. “Sports cars have always been the icons of our brand… the CONCEPT AMG GT XX embodies the hot part of our design philosophy of sensual purity.”
The CONCEPT AMG GT XX is an excellent continuation of AMG’s legacy in a new electric form, yet it remains focused on performance, precision, and emotion. It shows that an AMG doesn’t need combustion to deliver excitement. It just needs the right technology, the right team, and a clear vision of what comes next.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedes-AMG
