Overview

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is an all-electric high-performance saloon that marks a defining chapter for the Affalterbach brand. It serves as the flagship showcase for the dedicated AMG.EA platform, a bespoke performance architecture built entirely from the ground up. Positioning itself directly at the top of the premium performance EV segment, it targets rivals such as the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Audi RS e-tron GT by replacing traditional V8 muscle with cutting-edge electric hardware and highly advanced vehicle software.

Design

Adopting a low-slung fastback silhouette, the vehicle is longer, wider, and lower than its petrol-powered predecessor, achieving an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.22. The exterior styling combines classic motorsport heritage with futuristic details, highlighted by a heavily curved roofline, and a long nose section. Up front, a concave grille with illuminated vertical slats is flanked by Digital Light headlamps which incorporate a distinctive star-shaped signature. The rear profile features six circular, turbine-style LED taillights alongside active aero, including an adjustable speed-sensitive rear spoiler, and an active rear diffuser.

Interior

The cabin is a heavily digital, wraparound cockpit environment where the center console sits high to isolate the driver and front passenger. Ahead of the flat-bottom steering wheel sits a single glass panel integrating a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.0-inch primary infotainment touchscreen angled toward the driver. Positioned prominently on the center tunnel are three physical rotary dials that form the mechanical interface for the new AMG Race Engineer control setup. The sporty feel is enhanced by thick AMG Performance seats, customizable ambient lighting, and a panoramic glass roof that ensures the low-roofline cabin remains bright.

Performance & Powertrains

The vehicle debuts a triple-motor powertrain configuration utilizing compact, ultra-lightweight axial-flux electric motors co-developed with British specialist YASA. A single motor drives the front axle as a booster unit that can disconnect during cruising, while two rear motors handle primary acceleration. The entry-level GT 55 generates a peak output of 816 bhp (600 kW), sprinting from 0 to 200 km/h in 8.7 seconds with a top speed of 300 km/h. The flagship GT 63 produces an impressive 1,169 bhp (860 kW) during an overboost launch control sequence, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h in 6.4 seconds.

Energy is supplied by a 106 kWh battery pack operating on an 800-volt architecture. It features direct cooling where individual cylindrical cells are bathed in non-conductive fluid to prevent thermal decline under sustained heavy use. The maximum range is rated up to 435 miles (700 km) for the GT 55 and up to 432 miles (696 km) for the GT 63. The charging system supports DC fast charging speeds up to an extraordinary 600 kW, allowing a 10% to 80% charge to be completed in just 11 minutes, adding 285 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

Driving dynamics are regulated by an AMG Performance AWD system. This is supported by AMG Active Ride Control suspension, semi-active roll stabilization, rear-axle steering, and high-performance ceramic brake discs. Basically, the car has a massive amount of grip, stays completely flat when you throw it into corners, handles like a much smaller car, and stops incredibly fast without fading. The AMGFORCE S+ mode utilizes over 1,600 real-time audio samples derived from the original V8-powered GT R to deliver an authentic performance sound that can also simulate physical gear shifts.

Practicality

Despite the heavily raked and aggressive fastback roofline, rear-passenger accommodation remains highly usable due to deeply recessed footwells that allow a lower, more natural seating position. The rear cabin is strictly configured with two individual sports seats separated by a fixed rear console. Luggage capacity is catered for via a traditional rear hatchback opening that provides 335 litres of boot space, and dedicated underfloor storage areas for charging equipment.

Buying

Pricing for the electric model line is structured around the premium placement of its internal combustion predecessor, with starting prices starting at £120,095 for the GT 55 and rising to £159,870 for the flagship GT 63. Orders are scheduled to begin within days, with the initial wave of customer deliveries expected to start when production begins at the Sindelfingen plant in summer 2026.

The EV Hub recommended configuration is the GT 63. It offers a nearly identical range of 432 miles (696 km) but with upgraded motors packing well over 1000hp. For a car so focused on performance, not allowing the full potential of what the platform was designed for seems wrong.