Electric Mercedes-AMG performance concept shatters endurance record for electric vehicles.

Mercedes-AMG Shatters Electric Vehicle Distance Record with GT XX Prototype

Mercedes-AMG has made history at Italy's Nardo test facility, setting a new 24-hour distance record for electric vehicles with its GT XX prototype. The GT XX prototype covered an impressive 5480 kilometres, eclipsing the previous record of 3962 kilometres set by XPeng earlier this month.

The GT XX prototype averaged a staggering 299 km/h during the 24-hour run, demonstrating its incredible speed and endurance. At its most remarkable, the GT XX prototype circumnavigated the equivalent of Earth's 24,907-mile (40,074 km) perimeter in just seven days, 13 hours and 24 minutes.

The GT XX prototype's battery is cooled by a unique oil-immersion system developed with input from Mercedes-AMG's Formula 1 powertrain division. This innovative cooling system allows the GT XX prototype's battery setup to sustain extremely high charging speeds, enabling a theoretical 400 km top-up in around five minutes.

The electric drivetrain of the GT XX prototype consists of two axial-flux units at the rear and one at the front, producing 1000 kW. The GT XX prototype paused only for ultra-rapid recharges at up to 900 kW during the 24-hour run.

More than 100 engineers, logistics staff, and a mission-control team at AMG's German headquarters coordinated the effort. Two prototypes were used in the test, with 17 professional drivers including Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 racer George Russell. During an eight-day test programme, the GT XX prototype set new endurance highs at intervals ranging from 12 hours to seven days.

The GT XX prototype's record-breaking performance indicates AMG's production future. It is expected that the next-generation AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, due in late 2026, will inherit the GT XX prototype's drivetrain. The next-generation AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is expected to have a top speed of 360 km/h and target 0-100 km/h in under 2.5 seconds.

Christoph Sagemüller, the head of Mercedes-AMG, acknowledged the record performances of the GT XX prototype, noting that the records were made possible by enormous performance and extremely fast charging. Michael Schiebe, the CEO of Mercedes-AMG, added that the GT XX's records were a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and high-performance electric vehicles.

Other recent attempts at breaking the 24-hour distance record include Xiaomi's YU7 Max (3944 km) and Mercedes-Benz's own CLA electric prototype (3717 km). However, it is clear that the GT XX prototype has set a new standard for electric vehicle endurance and speed.

Electric Mercedes-AMG performance concept shatters endurance record for electric vehicles.