Mercedes-AMG is gearing up to develop its first dedicated electric sports car, which is set to launch in 2025. This new model will feature innovative drivetrain technology developed in the UK and is expected to be the most powerful road car in the company’s lineup.
Instead of the traditional V8 engine found in the GT 63 4-Door Coupé, AMG’s electric sports car will offer an electric alternative. It will compete with other highly acclaimed electric sports saloons such as the Porsche Taycan, Audi E-tron GT, and Lucid Air.
While AMG has already introduced performance versions of the Mercedes EQE and EQS models, this upcoming electric car will be designed from the ground up as a true performance vehicle. It will prioritize dynamic performance and engagement, rather than focusing solely on straight-line speed.
The new electric car will be built on the AMG.EA platform, specifically developed for performance-oriented EVs. This platform aims to maintain the low and sleek appearance typical of AMG’s combustion sports cars. To achieve this, Mercedes has integrated advanced electric motor technology from British company Yasa, which it acquired in 2021.
Yasa’s disc-shaped axial-flux motors offer higher power and torque density compared to conventional radial-flux motors. They are lighter, more compact, and operate more efficiently. A Yasa motor used in one of Mercedes’ production cars weighs just 24kg but delivers an impressive 590lb ft of torque and 480bhp of power. Combining multiple motors in a twin-motor system could potentially result in a power output approaching 1000bhp and 1000lb ft of torque.
It’s worth noting that BMW M and Audi have electric platforms capable of supporting over 1300bhp for their own upcoming sports EVs. However, neither brand has provided specific details about their direct rivals to AMG’s new super-saloon, the next-generation M3 and the RS6 E-tron.
Interestingly, a recent Mercedes concept called the One-Eleven features both electric motors on the rear axle, suggesting that four-wheel drive might not be standard for AMG’s next-generation sports cars.