Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its most extreme electric vehicle yet, incorporating advanced British engineering at its core. The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is the first production AMG to utilise axial flux electric motors developed by Yasa, an Oxfordshire-based firm acquired by Mercedes-Benz in 2021. The performance figures are staggering.
Unmatched Power and Performance
In its top GT 63 guise, the electric AMG produces up to 1,169bhp, accelerates from 0-62mph in just 2.1 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 186mph with the optional Driver’s Package. The vehicle delivers 2,000Nm of torque, while the GT 55 variant offers 816bhp and 1,800Nm. Mercedes claims the car can sustain high-performance runs repeatedly without power degradation, addressing a common weakness in high-performance EVs.
British-Engineered Axial Flux Motors
The innovative powertrain relies on three axial flux motors—one at the front and two at the rear. Yasa’s design is slimmer and more compact than conventional electric motors, enabling engineers to package immense power into a small space. The rear motors are only about eight centimetres wide, while the front motor measures roughly nine centimetres. Despite their size, they collectively produce hypercar-level power. This technology was previewed by the Concept AMG GT XX, which completed over 24,800 miles of high-speed testing in just over a week while breaking 25 endurance records.
Revolutionary Battery and Charging
The AMG employs an 800-volt electrical system with directly cooled cylindrical battery cells inspired by Formula 1 technology, developed with assistance from Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth, England. The battery supports charging at up to 600kW—far exceeding typical EVs (150-300kW). This allows nearly 286 miles of WLTP range to be added in just 10 minutes, with a 10-80% charge taking a claimed 11 minutes. Depending on the version, total range is up to 435 miles, aided by a drag coefficient of just 0.22.
Authentic V8 Sound and Driving Experience
To preserve AMG’s character, engineers have developed an “AMGFORCE S+” mode that mimics the sound and feel of a V8 engine, complete with simulated gearshifts and an authentic V8 soundtrack. Over 1,600 individual sound files are mixed in real time based on driving conditions. Drivers also enjoy welcome sounds when unlocking the car and a futuristic soundtrack while charging.
Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, stated: “I’ve driven the new AMG GT 4-Door Coupé myself many times – and it genuinely stands out. It pushes performance to new limits and delivers the emotion our fans expect – now in the electric era.” Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, added that the car “ushers in an entirely new era. It is an absolute high-performance machine, packed with pioneering innovations that enable previously unimaginable driving performance in this segment.”
Advanced Platform and Interior
The GT sits on the new AMG.EA platform, featuring rear-wheel steering, active aerodynamics, and a suspension tuned for both sports-car handling and long-distance comfort. Active aerodynamic elements under the car automatically adjust to increase downforce, while the rear spoiler changes angle based on speed and driving style. Rear-wheel steering can turn the back wheels by up to six degrees for improved agility at low speeds and stability at high speeds.
Inside, the driver-focused cabin includes large digital displays, AMG-specific performance menus, and the MBUX operating system integrating ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Gemini. Production begins this summer at Mercedes’ Sindelfingen plant in Germany, with the axial flux motors manufactured at the Berlin-Marienfelde factory.
