Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Goes Fully Electric

Mercedes-AMG has done what it has been working toward for years: the GT 4-Door Coupe is now fully electric. For AMG, this isn't just another variant of a familiar model—it's a statement that the battery era doesn't have to kill the grand touring spirit. The car is built on the AMG.EA platform, and series production is set to begin in summer 2026.

Under the skin, the new GT showcases AMG's future. It features an 800-volt architecture, three axial electric motors, and a 106 kWh battery. These motors are more compact than conventional radial ones, giving engineers an edge in weight, packaging, and output. For a heavy sporty liftback, that's critical: EVs have long solved acceleration, but weight, braking, and high-speed stability remain challenges.

The lineup kicks off with two versions. The Mercedes-AMG GT 55 4Matic+ delivers up to 816 hp, while the GT 63 4Matic+ pushes to 1,169 hp. Continuous output is lower: 510 hp and 721 hp, respectively. But what buyers care about is this: both versions with the Drivers Package can hit 300 km/h, and the top model sprints to 100 km/h in under three seconds.

Charging is another key focus. Peak charging power reaches up to 600 kW, and a 10 to 80 percent top-up takes about 11 minutes. If that speed proves realistic outside perfect conditions, it changes the game for long-distance travel in a high-performance EV. Range is respectable too—up to 700 km for the GT 55 and 696 km for the GT 63. Practicality hasn't been neglected: the trunk holds 507 liters, and there's an additional 62-liter compartment up front.

But the real story here isn't just numbers. AMG has always sold more than power—it's about sound, response, shifts, and the feel of a living engine. That's why the new GT includes an AMGForce Sport+ mode that simulates a V8 soundtrack and even allows manual shifts via paddle shifters. It might seem theatrical, but Mercedes clearly understands that many AMG customers don't want a silent rocket.

The chassis is equally elaborate. The EV features active aerodynamics, a rear spoiler, a deployable diffuser, active suspension with roll suppression, and a rear axle that can steer up to 6 degrees. All of this is aimed at preventing the car from feeling like a heavy battery platform with enormous power, preserving precision at high speed.

Pricing hasn't been announced yet. For reference, the previous AMG 63 S E Performance started at around 208,000 euros—roughly $241,900 or 17.49 million rubles. The new electric GT is unlikely to be cheaper, especially given the new platform, battery, and three-motor setup.

Mercedes-AMG is essentially testing whether it can replace gasoline charisma with engineering theater: genuine speed, ultra-fast charging, active chassis, and an artificial V8 ritual. The real test won't be on paper—it will come when longtime AMG owners take their first fast drive in this car and decide whether they buy into this new sound.