- Mercedes-Benz has revealed a new fully-electric concept car, called the CONCEPT AMG GT XX.
- This revolutionary concept car will serve as a blueprint for an upcoming mass production Mercedes-Benz EV, which will become the first four-door electric supercar to be produced by the brand.
- The three electric motors powering this concept are supplied by British electric motor manufacturer YASA, who were acquired by Mercedes-Benz back in 2021.
Mercedes’ concept for future electric supercars is revealed
The new concept is the first glimpse of Mercedes-Benz’s new performance-focused EV platform, called AMG.EA. The setup in this concept gives an insight into what we can expect in a future four-door electric supercar, set to be launched by Mercedes-Benz. This will be followed by an electric performance SUV, also based on the AMG.EA platform.
What sets this concept (and future AMG.EA-based EVs) apart from existing Mercedes-Benz EVs, such as its new CLA, is the use of axial flux electric motors, instead of the radial flux motors used on most current electric vehicles. Axial flux motors are capable of delivering up to four times the level of power of conventional motors, and in this concept car’s case, a tri-motor setup delivers an impressive peak output of over 1,360 horsepower. These motors have been supplied by YASA, a British specialist in axial flux technology who are also supplying such motors to performance brands like Lamborghini and Koenigsegg.
The concept wasn’t just a chance for Mercedes-Benz to show off its new AMG.EA platform, but also to present new sustainable materials that could be used in future EVs from the brand. The seats, for example, ditch leather in favour of a biotechnology-based leather alternative, which is partly made using end-of-life racing tyres from Mercedes GT3 racing cars.
Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer, Development & Procurement, commented:
“The best minds in our global R&D network have contributed their extensive expertise – from Mercedes‑Benz in Sindelfingen and Untertürkheim to Mercedes‑AMG in Affalterbach and YASA in the UK to our Formula 1 drivetrain experts at Mercedes‑AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth. Together, they have developed the CONCEPT AMG GT XX and are providing an insight into pioneering drivetrain technology and the future of performance. The technology programme pushes the boundaries even further and ventures into new ground. The CONCEPT AMG GT XX with its three axial flux motors now lifts performance and endurance to a completely new level.”
