FYI: Mercedes-Benz AMG gears up to launch its first dedicated electric vehicle, a super-sleek four-door hatchback, expected to debut around late 2025.
## Mercedes-Benz AMG’s First Dedicated EV is on the Horizon
Mercedes-Benz AMG, traditionally celebrated for its powerful V-8 and V-12 engines, is accelerating into the electric future with a robust offering of EVs. Spies have recently captured prototypes of AMG’s first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) in testing, hinting at an imminent revolution for the iconic Affalterbach tuner.
### Debuting on an Innovative Platform
Scheduled for a grand reveal in late 2025 or early 2026, Mercedes-Benz AMG’s upcoming EV will be built on the all-new AMG.EA modular platform. This groundbreaking platform underpins the vehicle design, promising enhanced performance and versatility. The strategic timing suggests the model will hit the U.S. market as a 2027 release.
### Design and Features
The newest addition to AMG’s lineup is a large, ultra-stylish four-door hatchback, potentially the electric successor to the GT 4-Door Coupe. Although both models will likely coexist for some time, the new EV promises a seamless blend of cutting-edge aerodynamics and elegant design, embodying the future of performance luxury.
### Pioneering Electric Motors
This new EV heralds a significant leap forward in motor technology. It will feature axial-flux motors developed by Yasa, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz specializing in high-performance electric motors. Axial-flux motors offer a unique advantage by being lighter and more compact than traditional radial-flux motors, though they present manufacturing challenges. Yasa claims that one such motor can weigh as little as 53 pounds yet generate up to 480 horsepower, setting the stage for a potential 1,000 horsepower powertrain.
### A Commitment to Performance
Mercedes-Benz AMG is leveraging valuable insights from its storied history in both high-performance road cars and Formula 1. Their journey into electric propulsion began earnestly with the 2014 SLS AMG Electric Drive, the most powerful EV of its time. The dedicated EV will also benefit from years of experimentation in energy recovery and discharge systems, ensuring optimum efficiency and performance.
## Future Prospects
Before AMG’s flagship EV launches, the brand will release high-performance electric versions of upcoming models like the CLA-Class, C-Class, and GLC-Class. These models will pave the way for AMG’s fully electric future, showcasing the brand’s commitment to maintaining its high-performance legacy in the electric age.
### Conclusion
Mercedes-Benz AMG is poised to redefine the electric vehicle market with its first dedicated EV, blending innovation, performance, and luxury in a way only AMG can. Fans and prospective buyers can eagerly await this super-sleek hatchback that promises to uphold AMG’s storied heritage while embracing the future.
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Authored by Steven Hale, Editor of Automotive.fyi.
