Mercedes-AMG’s GT XX concept has shattered the electric vehicle distance record, covering more than 3,400 miles in 24 hours at Italy’s Nardo test track.
The 1,341bhp hyper-saloon crushed the previous record set by the Xpeng P7 in August by almost 1,000 miles. It’s one of 25 records the AMG prototype claimed over several days of testing.
Around the World in Eight Days
The GT XX didn’t stop there. Under Mercedes-AMG’s “around the world in eight days” challenge, the concept claimed endurance records spanning 12 to 168 hours.
The biggest achievement? Driving the equivalent of Earth’s circumference – 24,901 miles – in seven days, 13 hours, 24 minutes and seven seconds.
Two GT XX prototypes completed 3,177 laps at a constant 186mph. They only stopped to charge at up to 850kW. AMG engineers calculated this speed offered the optimal balance between track speed and charging stops for the fastest overall time.
The car could’ve gone faster.
George Russell joined 16 other drivers taking two-hour shifts to secure the records. The British F1 star helped push the boundaries of what’s possible with electric performance.
“An AMG has always been defined by its drivetrain. In the electric world, too, our drive system must be convincing across the board,” said Michael Schiebe, Mercedes-AMG chairman.
“We’re the first manufacturer to use axial flux motors and directly cooled batteries in fully electric models.”
Revolutionary Motor Technology
The GT XX previews AMG’s upcoming four-door super-EV – the performance brand’s first ground-up electric model built on the new AMG.EA platform.
Three axial flux motors from UK-based Yasa power the concept. These motors are roughly a third the size of traditional EV motors but deliver up to three times more power.
Two rear-mounted motors and one front-mounted unit combine for 1,341bhp. That’s enough for a top speed exceeding 223mph and 0-62mph in under 3 seconds.
The custom 114kWh battery enables continuous high-performance delivery. Its 850kW peak charging capability adds almost 250 miles of range in just five minutes.
That’s charging speed that makes current fast-charging networks look slow.
Production Reality
The production GT XX should arrive in late 2026. Expect toned-down exterior and interior design compared to this concept.
The potent powertrain will likely carry over though. AMG wants to compete directly with the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, Xiaomi SU7 and Lotus Emeya.
“For customers of our future electric models, this means they will get a genuine AMG – no ifs; no buts,” Schiebe added.
The record runs prove AMG’s electric technology works under extreme conditions. Seventeen drivers, scores of engineers and support staff just rewrote the book on electric vehicle endurance.
