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Mercedes-AMG unveils electric GT SUV with up to 1,153 hp
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the all-electric GT SUV, a large performance vehicle built on its AMG.EA electric platform.
The SUV will come in three versions, the GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63, with the top model making up to 1,153 horsepower.
The GT 55 and GT 63 use a 128-kWh battery, while the GT 53 has a 106-kWh battery.
Mercedes says the larger-battery versions can charge from 10% to 80% in 12 minutes at up to 710 kW, although many US public chargers cannot deliver that power.
The company estimates a maximum WLTP range of up to 435 miles for the GT 55 and GT 63; actual US EPA figures may be lower.
AMG says the SUV is its first full-size SUV developed entirely in-house, and its electric motors and battery technology are intended to bring performance-car features to a larger vehicle.
US dealership deliveries are expected in summer 2027; the sources do not give a consistent launch date for other markets.
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the all-electric GT SUV, with the flagship GT 63 rated at up to 1,153 hp.
The SUV will be offered in GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63 versions, with batteries of 106 kWh or 128 kWh.
Mercedes says the GT 55 and GT 63 can charge at up to 710 kW and take 12 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.
The vehicle is built on the AMG.EA electric platform and is described by Mercedes as its first full-size SUV developed entirely in-house.
The outlets give different delivery timing: US dealerships are expected to receive it in summer 2027, while Handelsblatt reports European deliveries beginning in the first quarter of 2027.
- Who
- Mercedes-AMG, the performance division of Mercedes-Benz.
- What
- It unveiled the all-electric GT SUV in three versions: GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63.
- When
- The vehicle was unveiled on Saturday, October 17, 2026. US deliveries are expected in summer 2027; Handelsblatt reports European deliveries beginning in the first quarter of 2027.
- Where
- The SUV is intended for markets including the US, Europe and China. The unveiling location is not stated.
- Why
- Mercedes-AMG says it aims to persuade customers who have been skeptical of electric vehicles to switch to electric models.
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Mercedes teased an electric AMG SUV with more than 1,000 hp.
Mercedes-AMG unveiled the GT SUV.
Handelsblatt says European deliveries are due to begin.
Electrek and InsideEVs report that the first US vehicles are expected at dealerships.
- Flagship power
- GT 63: up to 1,153 hp
- Models
- GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63
- Battery capacity
- 106 kWh in the GT 53; 128 kWh in the GT 55 and GT 63
- Peak DC charging
- Up to 710 kW for the GT 55 and GT 63
- Claimed 10–80% charging time
- 12 minutes for the GT 55 and GT 63
- Platform
- AMG.EA
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