We’re currently on the brink of AMG’s electric future. The performance arm of Mercedes is readying not one, but two ferociously fast EVs, fuelled by some pretty groundbreaking technology. To generate some more hype while we endure the long wait until the reveal of the electric GT 4-door, the Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX has been revealed, which is a bombastic display of performance and EV know-how packaged in a bold design.
There’s Outrageous Performance on Tap
Thanks to three axial flux motors, which bring performance, weight and space benefits, the Concept GT XX has more than 1,360bhp, delivered to all four wheels through 4MATIC+. The battery and motors can maintain high levels of performance after being pushed hard several times, meaning showing off your EV’s performance repeatedly has never been easier.
The Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX can also achieve a top speed of 224mph, making it one of the fastest electric vehicles ever, significantly outperforming other electric saloons like the Tesla Model S Plaid and even the Pininfarina Battista hypercar.
Performance Doesn’t Lead to Usability Sacrifice
The High Performance Electric Battery (HP.EB) benefits from Merc’s F1 experience and the AMG High Performance Powertrains facility in Brixworth. The cells used are tall and slim and feature aluminium housing and direct cooling, both of which maintain temperatures to provide continuous performance.
Furthermore, an optimised battery system developed through testing and specialised NCMA chemistry that probably requires far more knowledge than my chemistry GCSE provided me.
There’s no mention of the concept’s range, but all this clever tech allows 250 miles of range to be replenished in around 5 minutes, which is apparently the distance from AMG’s base in Affalterbach to Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Granted, the odds of finding a charger that can provide 850kW are probably worse than your chances of winning the lottery, but it still sounds impressive, doesn’t it?
It’s Aerodynamic and Avant-garde
The flat surfaces of the GT XX, the low-slung bonnet and the absence of a rear windscreen contribute to a tremendously slippery drag coefficient of 0.198cd. Other aero features include a refined underbody, boosting downforce, while the 21-inch forged aluminium wheels feature 5 moving aero-blades, which boost efficiency and also allow for better brake cooling.
The design is extremely distinctive, with the bug-eyed headlights and low, small grille reminiscent of retro Mercedes endurance racers and Maserati 3200 GT. The side is flatter than new BMWs (which is saying something), while the rear has muscular rear arches and three distinct lights. There’s also a light-up AMG logo to add some additional flex factor.
Additionally, there’s some lurid orange paintwork, which is MBUX Fluid Light Paint. This genius technology allows special effects on certain areas of the body, and allows it to glow at night to aid visibility. Is it kind of useless? Yes. Will it bore most people you explain it to? Almost certainly.
Sporty Interior Features Normal Creature Comforts
The interior is significantly less divisive than the exterior. The steering wheel is similar to the one featured in the F1-inspired AMG ONE and features plenty of buttons and rotary switches. The body is exposed in some areas, while the lack of a headliner exposes the carbon fibre structure. The front and rear seats are carbon, with the rears integrated into the bulkhead. The moody ambience is contrasted by silver and orange elements.
The ‘floor covering’ is made from 100% recycled materials, while the carbon bucket seats are covered in a leather alternative, partly derived from used GT3 racing tyres. Further adding to the environmental theme, a silk alternative is used on the minimalist door handles, which is fully biodegradable.
On the technological front, a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 14-inch touchscreen angled towards the driver are utilised. The MBUX infotainment system has a bespoke interface that shows the highlights of the advanced electric drive system.
The Future’s Bright
AMG’s track record with electrification isn’t the best, given the trainwreck that the new C63 was. Obviously, the production four-door is unlikely to be as quick, and the camouflaged pictures reveal it won’t look similar. However, the GT XX concept is a preview of the opportunities aplenty that EVs provide for the performance brand, and it’s a fantastic talking point.
The production car is set to be unveiled later this year, with the first all-electric AMG SUV following at the tail end of the year or in early 2026.
