AFFALTERBACH, GERMANY – Mercedes-AMG has revealed its most extreme SUV ever, and it is fully electric. The new Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is the first full-size SUV engineered entirely in-house by AMG, and in its most powerful form it produces up to 860 kW (1,153 hp) and 2,000 Nm from three axial-flux electric motors. It can charge at up to 710 kW, adding around 450 km of range in about 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
Built on the same AMG.EA electric architecture as the new GT 4-Door Coupé, the GT SUV is aimed squarely at the electric Porsche Cayenne and the fastest performance SUVs on the market.
Big, bold and five-seat
The GT SUV measures 5.08 metres long, 2.00 metres wide and 1.66 metres tall, with seating for five. Its styling borrows heavily from AMG’s performance cars, with a low, wide stance, aggressive front end and coupé-like roofline that make it look more like a raised sports car than a traditional SUV.
Three versions, up to 1,153 hp
The GT SUV is offered in three performance levels:
- GT 63: Three axial-flux motors (two rear, one front), 860 kW and 2,000 Nm; 0–100 km/h in 2.7 seconds (2.5 seconds with one-foot rollout), 0–200 km/h in 7.2 seconds, top speed 270 km/h with the Driver’s Package
- GT 55: Three axial-flux motors, 600 kW and 1,860 Nm; 0–100 km/h in 3.1 seconds
- GT 53: Two permanent-magnet motors, 400 kW and 800 Nm; 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, with a two-speed rear transmission
Axial-flux motors are a key part of the story. Developed through AMG’s acquisition of specialist YASA, they are much more compact and lighter than conventional electric motors while producing enormous power, which helps the GT SUV deliver supercar acceleration despite its size. The technology was previewed by the record-breaking Concept AMG GT XX.
Range and record charging
Two batteries are available. The GT 53 uses a 106 kWh pack with a preliminary WLTP range of 597–668 km. The GT 55 and GT 63 can be ordered with the 106 kWh battery, giving 525–585 km, or a larger 128 kWh pack offering 620–700 km.
Charging is where the GT SUV really stands out. The 106 kWh battery accepts up to 600 kW, and the 128 kWh pack up to 710 kW, among the highest charging rates of any production car. Mercedes-AMG quotes 10–80 percent charging times of 11 and 12 minutes respectively, under suitable conditions and with a compatible charger.
A V8 soundtrack without a V8
AMG knows that sound is part of the experience. The AMGFORCE Sport+ mode simulates the soundtrack of an AMG V8 on the GT 55 and GT 63, and a six-cylinder sound on the GT 53. It goes further than noise alone, also simulating gear changes and even vibrations through the seats, to recreate the sensation of driving a combustion-engined AMG.
Serious chassis hardware
Rear-wheel steering is standard across the range, helping the big SUV feel agile at low speeds and stable at high speeds. The GT 63 gets Active Ride Control+ and carbon-ceramic brakes as standard, both optional on the GT 55, to cope with the car’s immense performance on the road and on track.
AMG’s first original SUV
AMG has built fast SUVs for decades, from the G 63 to the GLE and GLS 63, but those were always based on regular Mercedes-Benz models. The GT SUV is different. It is the first full-size SUV that AMG has engineered entirely in-house, alongside the GT 4-Door Coupé on the dedicated AMG.EA platform. That gives the engineers in Affalterbach control over everything from the battery and motors to the suspension and cooling, rather than adapting a car designed for comfort.
The result is an SUV built around performance from the start. The low battery position, compact axial-flux motors and sophisticated chassis are all designed to make a big, heavy car feel agile, and to deliver repeatable performance on track as well as on the road.
The electric performance SUV battle
The GT SUV arrives in a growing class of extreme electric SUVs. The electric Porsche Cayenne, the Lotus Eletre and the BMW iX M70 all promise huge power, while Chinese brands are pushing the limits of charging speed and price. With up to 1,153 hp, 710 kW charging and AMG’s racing image, the GT SUV is designed to set a new benchmark in this battle.
Price and availability
European orders for the GT 53 opened on 20 October, with the GT 55 and GT 63 following in spring 2027. In Germany, prices start from €113,050. Deliveries in other markets will follow, with some regions expecting the car in late 2027.
The Middle East has always been one of AMG’s strongest regions, with buyers who love the brand’s most powerful models. The GT SUV’s combination of huge performance, a five-seat cabin and ultra-fast charging could make it a compelling choice for Gulf buyers looking for an electric performance SUV, although regional launch details have not yet been announced.
Mercedes-AMG GT SUV: key facts
- Type: Electric performance SUV, AMG.EA platform
- Size: 5.08 m long, five seats
- Power: 400 kW (GT 53) to 860 kW (GT 63)
- 0–100 km/h: As quick as 2.7 seconds
- Range: Up to 700 km WLTP (128 kWh)
- Charging: Up to 710 kW, 10–80% in 12 minutes
- Price: From €113,050 (Germany)
Photos show the Mercedes-AMG Concept GT XX, which previewed the GT SUV’s technology; free-to-use images of the GT SUV are not yet available.