Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door sets EV records: New generation outpaces endurance milestones, showcasing cutting-edge Benz electric technology.
The Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept has made history by setting a series of long-distance records during an endurance drive in NardΓ², Italy. The record-breaking event, which took place over about eight days, saw the electric supercar cover a staggering 5479km at an average speed close to 300km/h.
Two identical Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concepts were involved in the drive, which was a testament to the vehicle's robustness and the effectiveness of its cutting-edge technology. The engineering team behind the project, led by Markus SchΓ€fer, utilised three axial-flux electric motors and a directly cooled high-performance battery. This technology, underpinned by the Mercedes-AMG F1 team's expertise, enabled the cars to maintain an average speed of 228km/h, including stops.
The 300km/h limit for the record is not representative of the AMG's top speed, according to the engineers involved. The AMG GT XX Concept's extreme shakedown tests focused on flat-out driving and repeated high-speed charging at up to 900kW. The drive was also part of tests for Mercedes-AMG's new 114kWh cylindrical cell oil-cooled battery tech and its next-generation axial flux e-motors.
The endurance drive, which covered 40,075km, equivalent to a full lap of the Earth's equator, was no easy feat. A team of 17 professional drivers, including Mercedes-AMG F1 ace George Russell, took turns behind the wheel. Despite high track temperatures around 35C, which hampered the team's efforts, the cars performed admirably.
The AMG GT XX Concept's world record was set in 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes, and 0.7 seconds. The drive surpassed the 3717km drive in a full day record set by a Mercedes CLA in November. Moreover, the AMG GT XX Concept broke the 3961km range record set by the new XPeng P7 earlier this month.
The success of the AMG GT XX Concept is a strong indication of what to expect from Mercedes-AMG's future electric vehicles. The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door EV, for instance, is expected to be a fully electric model, following the lead of the AMG GT XX Concept in using axial flux motors and directly cooled batteries. The powertrain of the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door EV, as demonstrated by the AMG GT XX Concept, might be capable of charging at up to 900kW.
No specific release date has been announced for the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door EV, but it could be unveiled before the end of the year. Michael Schiebe, Mercedes-AMG's chairman, stated that the superiority of axial flux motors and directly cooled batteries in the AMG GT XX Concept has been demonstrated. The records set by the AMG GT XX Concept serve as a testament to the potential of Mercedes-AMG's electric vehicles in the future.
