GoKawiilMercedes-AMG unveils 2028 GT SUV with 1,153hp and 710kW charging
Mercedes-AMG revealed the GT SUV, its first full-size SUV built entirely in-house, arriving in the US next summer. Built on the AMG.EA platform, the flagship GT 63 trim produces 1,153 horsepower from three axial flux motors, while an 800-volt system allows charging up to 710kW and a 10-80% charge in 12 minutes. The top battery option offers an estimated 435 miles of range.
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The GT SUV signals AMG's push into high-performance electric SUVs, directly challenging rivals like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric on power output. Its F1-derived battery cooling technology suggests automakers are racing to solve the tension between fast charging, high power delivery, and battery longevity in EVs. This could pressure competitors to adopt similar thermal management approaches to keep pace.
- AMG's first ground-up full-size SUV, the GT SUV, launches in the US next summer with up to 1,153hp.
- 800-volt architecture enables charging speeds up to 710kW, adding 280 miles of range in 10 minutes.
- F1-inspired battery tech with oil-based cell cooling aims to sustain high power output and longevity.
Source: theverge.com — Andrew J. Hawkins, 2026-10-17
Published there as: “Mercedes-AMG’s first ground-up SUV is a 1,150hp electric beast”
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