AMG’s electric SUV isn’t apologizing for anything. It’s coming to shove a thousand electric horses down the throats of anyone who doubted Affalterbach could pivot from thundering V8s to silent killers.
Mercedes-AMG has finally shown us the camouflaged prototype of their first dedicated electric SUV. It’s the sixth vehicle developed entirely in-house by AMG.
Electron-Fueled Violence
This isn’t some half-hearted EV conversion. AMG built a dedicated platform called AMG.EA with an 800-volt electrical architecture that prioritizes performance over eco-virtue signaling.
The powertrain is where things get properly unhinged. AMG’s subsidiary Yasa is supplying axial-flux electric motors—up to three of them—for a combined output that could exceed 1,000 horsepower.
A 100 kWh battery pack will feed the beast, though range numbers remain a mystery. Not that AMG buyers typically obsess over efficiency.
The SUV shares its underpinnings with an upcoming AMG electric sedan, both built on the same performance-focused platform. Size-wise, it’s comparable to the current GLE but with a more aggressive stance and lower roofline.
AMG First, EV Second
AMG’s philosophy here is refreshingly blunt: they’re building an AMG that happens to be electric, not an electric vehicle with an AMG badge slapped on as an afterthought.
The prototype testing has already begun, with key performance features including:
- AMG RIDE CONTROL+ advanced suspension
- Rear-axle steering for sharper handling
- Sport-focused chassis tuning that prioritizes driver engagement
This isn’t a compliance car. It’s a direct competitor to the upcoming Porsche K1 and Lotus Eletre R—electric SUVs that don’t use their battery packs as an excuse for mediocrity.
The Waiting Game
Production is still years away. The SUV will likely debut in late 2025 with sales beginning in 2026 or 2027.
The current AMG EQE SUV offers a glimpse of what’s possible with 617 hp, 701 lb-ft torque, and a 3.4-second 0-60 time. The dedicated AMG platform should obliterate even those impressive numbers.
AMG is making one thing clear: the V8 era may be ending, but the performance insanity is just evolving. The internal combustion engine is optional. The attitude isn’t.
