While automakers retreat from ambitious EV projects, Mercedes-AMG doubles down with the 2027 GT 4-Door—a 1,153-horsepower electric sedan that claims to reach 60 mph in around two seconds. This isn’t just another luxury EV; it’s a direct assault on Porsche Taycan’s performance crown, armed with radical technology and enough theatrical flair to make combustion purists reconsider their allegiances.
Revolutionary Motors Meet F1-Inspired Cooling
AMG gambles on axial-flux technology for unprecedented continuous power delivery.
The GT 4-Door’s secret weapon lies in its three axial-flux motors—pancake-shaped units that pack more power into less space than conventional designs. Top Gear and other outlets report this makes the GT 4-Door one of the first mass-production EVs to rely exclusively on axial-flux technology, with AMG promising sustained high output where many EVs see power fade after initial bursts. The 106-kWh battery uses F1-inspired direct oil cooling, aimed at maintaining optimal temperatures during repeated acceleration runs that challenge most performance EVs.
Charging Wars Get Nuclear
AMG’s 600+ kW capability dwarfs today’s infrastructure—and Taycan’s limits.
Mercedes-AMG claims the GT 4-Door can accept over 600 kilowatts of charging power, adding 268 miles of range in ten minutes on sufficiently powerful chargers. That’s nearly double the Taycan’s ~350 kW capability, though few public chargers can deliver such speeds today. The WLTP range reaches 470 miles—analysts expect over 300 EPA miles, which could put it roughly on par with or ahead of many Taycan variants while delivering more power dramatically.
How AMG Targets Taycan Superiority:
- Raw power: 1,153 hp vs Taycan Turbo S’s 938 hp
- Theater factor: Fake V-8 sounds and simulated gearshifts vs Porsche’s minimalist approach
- Interior space: AMG claims a rear-seat advantage through clever battery packaging
- Future-proofing: 800-amp charging capability for next-generation infrastructure
This contrarian bet arrives as some major competitors delay EV projects and write down billions in electric investments. AMG’s gamble: that buyers craving both potential Taycan-level dynamics and AMG’s signature drama will pay an expected $150,000-plus for technology that may not reach its full potential for years. The question isn’t whether this beast can outrun a Taycan on paper—it’s whether AMG’s theatrical approach can convert the combustion faithful while Porsche’s widely regarded excellence continues setting the EV performance standard.
