Mercedes-AMG is gearing up for something big—its first-ever electric SUV. The company just gave us a glimpse of the prototype, still wrapped in camouflage, cruising on a highway. While the design is under wraps, you can sense this isn’t your average SUV. This is one of two all-electric models AMG is working on. The SUV, along with a sleek four-door GT, will both ride on AMG’s brand-new electric platform, called AMG.EA. And here’s the kicker: these aren’t just electric versions of existing Mercedes cars—they’re standalone AMG creations. If you’re wondering what it might look like, AMG dropped a teaser sketch last year. It hinted at a sporty, almost fastback shape with bold, muscular curves. The prototype is already braving Sweden’s icy roads for testing, so it’s clear they’re putting it through its paces. Breaking Away from the OrdinaryMercedes-AMG’s new electric SUV is shaping up to be something special. Even with all the camouflage, you can tell it’s different. The shape looks sleek, with just enough muscle to hint at its performance potential. It’s a step away from the jellybean-like designs of AMG’s current EQ SUVs, like the EQE53. If it borrows from the Vision AMG concept, as many believe, expect bold curves and striking lights that make it stand out. It’s AMG’s first SUV built entirely in-house, from the ground up, using their new AMG.EA platform. That means it’s designed to be an electric performance vehicle from day one—not a reworked version of a gas-powered car. It’s roughly the size of the GLS but promises to look and feel like nothing we’ve seen in the EQ lineup. Underneath, the real magic happens. Mercedes is using cutting-edge axial-flux motors, which are lighter, smaller, and more powerful than traditional ones. Combined with a new battery pack that’s 40% more energy-dense, this SUV could deliver over 1,000 horsepower. To put that in perspective, the current EQE SUV has 617 horsepower and can hit 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. This one will be faster—much faster. What makes these motors special? For starters, they’re incredibly compact. One motor weighing about 50 pounds can produce around 480 horsepower. That’s the kind of tech that could make this SUV a game-changer. Mercedes acquired Yasa, a British company specializing in these motors, back in 2021, so they’ve had time to perfect it. And it’s not just the SUV getting this tech. Mercedes is also working on a four-door electric coupe, set to replace the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. It’s being built on the same platform and will use the same motors. If this SUV is all about power and presence, the coupe will likely focus on speed and agility. The SUV is on the same timeline as AMG’s electric sedan, which means we’ll likely see both hit the road in late 2025. Source: Mercedes-Benz
