The all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV packs up to 1,153 hp, 0-62 in 2.7 seconds and 10-80% charging in 11 minutes. Specs, versions, price and US plans.
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Mercedes-AMG just built its most powerful SUV ever, and it doesn't have an engine. The new all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV uses three axial-flux motors to make up to 1,153 hp (860 kW). It hits 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.7 seconds, adds about 450 km (280 miles) of range in 10 minutes of charging, and can go up to 700 km (435 miles) on a charge. It's also the first full-size SUV AMG has developed entirely in-house in its 59-year history.
The GT SUV is the second vehicle on AMG's new AMG.EA electric architecture, after the GT 4-Door Coupé. The top two versions use three axial-flux motors, a compact, power-dense motor design: two at the rear and one at the front. The front motor acts as a booster and disconnects when it isn't needed, to save energy. The entry-level GT 53 uses two conventional motors, one per axle.
| Spec | AMG GT 53 SUV | AMG GT 55 SUV | AMG GT 63 SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motors | 2 | 3 axial-flux | 3 axial-flux |
| Peak power | 400 kW (536 hp) | 600 kW (805 hp) | 860 kW (1,153 hp) |
| Peak torque | 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) | 1,860 Nm (1,372 lb-ft) | 2,000 Nm (1,475 lb-ft) |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.1 s | 2.7 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.6 s | 9.9 s | 7.2 s |
| Top speed* | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 270 km/h (168 mph) | 270 km/h (168 mph) |
| Battery | 106 kWh | 106 or 128 kWh | 106 or 128 kWh |
| WLTP range | 597–668 km (371–415 mi) | Up to 700 km (435 mi) with 128 kWh | |
| Availability | Orders from Oct 20, 2026 | Spring 2027 |
*With the AMG Driver's Package. Acceleration times are standard measurements; with a 1-foot rollout, as US magazines usually test, the GT 63 does 0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. Range and charging figures are preliminary.
The GT SUV runs on an 800-volt system with AMG's own battery, developed in Affalterbach and inspired by Formula 1. It uses cylindrical cells cooled directly by a non-conductive oil, which lets it keep charging fast without overheating. AMG quotes some of the fastest charging figures of any production SUV:
For US buyers, Mercedes lists a NACS (Tesla-style) charging port for the US market, so the GT SUV will plug straight into Tesla Superchargers. Very few US public chargers deliver anywhere near 600 kW today, so expect real-world charging to be slower than these peak figures.
Like the electric GT 4-Door Coupé, the GT SUV is built to feel like an AMG. In AMGFORCE Sport+ mode it plays recordings of real AMG V8 engines (or a six-cylinder in the GT 53), captured with 16 microphones from cars including the AMG GT R. It also simulates gear shifts through the paddles and uses seat shakers so you feel them. A single pull on both paddles triggers a timed Boost that tightens the seatbelts and delivers a burst of extra power. On the GT 63 the boost lasts 63 seconds, on the GT 55 it lasts 55, and on the GT 53 it lasts 53.
On the GT 55 and GT 63, three rotary dials in the center console make up the AMG Race Engineer. They let the driver adjust throttle response, how much the car will oversteer, and nine levels of traction control. The RACE mode adds a Drift Mode, Drag Race, Track Race and Launch Control.
Hiding a 2.6-ton SUV's weight takes serious hardware. The GT 63 gets AMG Active Ride Control+ as standard: triple-chamber air springs plus active hydraulics that replace conventional anti-roll bars to keep the body flat in corners. Rear-axle steering is standard on every version, turning up to 6 degrees at low speed for a tighter turning circle. Active aero includes front louvers that close for efficiency and, on the GT 55 and GT 63, a roof spoiler that adjusts above 150 km/h (93 mph). Carbon-ceramic brakes are standard on the GT 63.
It's still a real family SUV. It has a three-seat rear bench, 607 liters of cargo space (1,740 liters with the seats folded), and a 111-liter front trunk. Other features include a SKY CONTROL glass roof that switches from clear to opaque, an optional Burmester 4D sound system, and MBUX on Mercedes' new MB.OS software with ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing and Google Gemini built into the voice assistant. The AMG Track Pace app logs more than 80 data points 10 times a second and can show a racing line in the head-up display.
"SUV by Shape. GT by Nature."
— Stefan Weckbach, CEO, Mercedes-AMGThe AMG GT 53 SUV opens for orders in Germany on October 20, 2026, starting at €113,050 including VAT, about $127,000 at current exchange rates. The GT 55 and GT 63 follow in spring 2027. Mercedes hasn't announced US pricing or timing, but the NACS port in the spec sheet confirms the GT SUV is planned for the US. The GT SUV's most obvious rival is the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
How much horsepower does the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV have?
Up to 1,153 hp (860 kW) in the GT 63 SUV. The GT 55 makes 805 hp and the GT 53 makes 536 hp.
What is the AMG GT SUV's range?
Up to 700 km (435 miles) on the WLTP cycle with the 128 kWh battery. US EPA figures haven't been released.
How fast does it charge?
10–80% in about 11 to 12 minutes, at up to 600–710 kW on compatible DC fast chargers.
How much does the AMG GT SUV cost?
The GT 53 starts at €113,050 in Germany (about $127,000). US pricing hasn't been announced.
Is the AMG GT SUV coming to the US?
Mercedes hasn't announced US timing, but its spec sheet lists a NACS charging port for the US market.
The bottom line: The AMG GT SUV is AMG's statement that electric doesn't have to mean boring. With 1,153 hp, 11-minute fast charging, a real V8 soundtrack and serious chassis hardware, it's aimed straight at the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Once US pricing lands, the question is whether buyers who love AMG V8s will accept a recording of one.
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