29 Jun MERCEDES CONCEPT AMG GT XX

Mercedes-AMG has fired a lightning bolt into the high-performance EV market with the unveiling of its Concept AMG GT XX—a ferocious, all-electric, four-door sedan that fuses motorsport DNA with next-gen electrification. More than just a concept car, the GT XX serves as a rolling manifesto for the future of AMG, introducing new powertrain technology, radical battery innovation, and design language that redefines the electric luxury landscape.

⚡ Triple Motor Powertrain, Hypercar Output

At the heart of the GT XX lies a trio of axial-flux electric motors, engineered in collaboration with UK-based electric tech firm Yasa, now part of the Mercedes-AMG ecosystem. With two motors at the rear and one at the front, the setup delivers a mind-bending 1,340 horsepower—outpacing most modern hypercars. Top speed? A targeted 223 mph (360 km/h).

What makes these motors extraordinary is their format. Unlike bulkier radial-flux units, these axial machines are 67% smaller and lighter, yet deliver three times the power density. Compact size, massive punch—exactly what AMG lives for.

🔋 Race-Derived Battery Tech with Lightning-Fast Charging

The GT XX rides on the new AMG.EA platform and debuts a cutting-edge High-Performance Electric Battery (HP.EB). Each of the 3,000+ cylindrical cells features a full-tab, silicon-anode NCMA design, surrounded by direct liquid cooling—a thermal management trick lifted straight from Formula 1 and the AMG ONE hypercar program.

The results are staggering: up to 250 miles (400 km) of range added in just five minutes, thanks to 850 kW chargingand a high-flow 1,000-amp system. It’s not just quick—it’s thermally resilient, delivering high output without succumbing to heat fade, even under track conditions.

🛠 Sculpted for Speed: Form Meets Function

Built on a skateboard chassis of aluminum, steel, and fiber composites, the GT XX strikes a rare balance between lightness and rigidity. Aerodynamics take center stage, with 21-inch active aero wheels that morph to reduce drag and enhance brake cooling. Illuminated LED elements along the roofline, grille, and sills create a signature light profile that announces the car long before you hear it—or in this case, don’t.

🏎 Track-Inspired Cabin with Recycled Precision

Inside, the GT XX reads like a tech-forward race cockpit. The Formula 1–style steering wheel—borrowed from the AMG ONE—anchors the cabin, backed by a 10.25-inch driver cluster and 14-inch touchscreen infotainment center. Materials include recycled LABFIBER, crafted from worn-out AMG GT3 racing tires, lending a story of rebirth to every detail. Orange ambient lighting and exposed structure reinforce the vehicle’s track-born soul.

🔊 Digital Soul, Emotional Roar

Despite the silence of electric propulsion, AMG hasn’t forgotten its loyalists. The GT XX comes equipped with a simulated V8 soundtrack, generated through the cabin audio system. It’s not just noise—it’s an engineered emotional cue, preserving the visceral thrill of the AMG badge while moving into the electric future.

🛣 Production-Ready Intent, Not Vaporware

This is no vapor concept. The GT XX carries a real VIN and has been built with production constraints in mind, including a lowered roofline and functional rear hatch. AMG CEO Michael Schiebe has confirmed that the AMG.EA platform will underpin future electric sedans and SUVs, with four-door models arriving as soon as 2026, and high-performance SUVs by 2027.

🆚 Head-to-Head With the Best

With the Concept GT XX, AMG takes direct aim at rivals like the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lucid Air Sapphire. But unlike these, the GT XX isn’t adapted from a combustion model—it’s AMG’s first purpose-built electric halo vehicle, and it shows.

⚙️ The Future of AMG: Electric, Emotional, Elite

The Concept AMG GT XX isn’t just a concept—it’s a declaration. It represents the first true fusion of F1-grade engineering, high-performance EV tech, and luxury sedan architecture in AMG’s electrified portfolio. With blistering speed, ultra-fast charging, and race-grade cooling, the GT XX makes one thing clear: the future of performance is electric—and AMG plans to lead that charge with both firepower and finesse.

curated and written by Ozzie Small