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Electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV unveiled with 1,153 hp and 710 kW charging

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, featuring up to 1,153 horsepower and a 128 kWh 800V battery supporting 710 kW charging. The vehicle utilizes three axial flux motors and an in-house performance platform, hitting 60 mph in 2.4 seconds according to some reports. This launch marks the first time in its 59-year history that Mercedes-AMG has built a full-size SUV entirely on its own from the ground up, positioning it as the second model to utilize the AMG.EA architecture while taking aim at competitors like Porsche.

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  • ✓ Mercedes-AMG unveiled the GT SUV on October 17, 2026, as its first ground-up, in-house developed full-size SUV in its 59-year history.
  • ✓ The electric SUV delivers up to 1,153 horsepower from three axial flux motors.
  • ✓ The vehicle is equipped with a 128 kWh 800V battery and supports 710 kW charging.
  • ✓ The model is the second to use the AMG.EA architecture and is slated to challenge the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 18 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Mercedes-AMG officially debuted its first ground-up, in-house electric SUV boasting 1,153 horsepower and rapid 710 kW charging capabilities.

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  1. Mercedes-AMG Unveils First In-House Electric SUV

    Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, featuring up to 1,153 horsepower and a 128 kWh 800V battery supporting 710 kW charging. The vehicle utilizes three axial flux motors and an in-house performance platform, hitting 60 mph in 2.4 seconds according to some reports. This launch marks the first time in its 59-year history that Mercedes-AMG has built a full-size SUV entirely on its own from the ground up, positioning it as the second model to utilize the AMG.EA architecture while taking aim at competitors like Porsche.

    Why it matters

    This vehicle represents a major expansion for Mercedes-AMG, moving beyond modified versions of standard Mercedes-Benz models to create a dedicated high-performance electric platform. The SUV is designed to compete directly against upcoming high-performance electric offerings from Porsche and BMW in the luxury segment. Deliveries and full market availability are anticipated around the 2027 to 2028 timeframe.

    What is confirmed

    • Mercedes-AMG unveiled the GT SUV on October 17, 2026, as its first ground-up, in-house developed full-size SUV in its 59-year history.
    • The electric SUV delivers up to 1,153 horsepower from three axial flux motors.
    • The vehicle is equipped with a 128 kWh 800V battery and supports 710 kW charging.
    • The model is the second to use the AMG.EA architecture and is slated to challenge the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Certain reports indicate the vehicle achieves 2.4-second acceleration to 60 mph and a total output of 1,169 horsepower.

    What to watch next

    • Official performance testing and finalized production specifications
    • Announcement of exact pricing and regional market availability dates
    • Direct competitor responses from Porsche and BMW regarding their electric SUV timelines
    Sources used for this update (19)
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    2. Car and Driver — View Exterior Photos of the 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV
    3. Bloomberg.com — Mercedes Goes After Porsche With High-Performance Electric SUV
    4. NetCarShow.com — Mercedes-Benz AMG GT SUV (2027)
    5. Car and Driver — Mercedes-AMG’s First Stand-Alone SUV Is an 1153-HP EV That’ll Hit 60 MPH Quicker Than a Corvette
    6. Top Gear — Hang on a second, does the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door look better as an SUV?
    7. electrek.co — Electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV unveiled with 1,153 hp and 710 kW charging
    8. Electrek — Electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV unveiled with 1,153 hp and 710 kW charging
    9. CarBuzz — 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Is Ready To Take On The Porsche Cayenne Turbo
    10. Edmunds — 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT EV SUV First Look: The Definitive Love-It-Or-Hate-It Machine
    11. PistonHeads — New 1,169hp Mercedes-AMG GT gunning for Cayenne
    12. bmwblog — Mercedes-AMG GT SUV Debuts Ahead Of Electric BMW X5 M
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