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Mercedes-AMG GT EV hits 0-60 in 2 sec, charges at 600kW, and fakes V8 and gear shift sounds
Mercedes-AMG GT EV hits 0-60 in 2 sec, charges at 600kW, and fakes V8 and gear shift sounds-May 2024
2026-05-20 EDT 05:55:16

Mercedes-AMG has built plenty of fast cars, but its new electric GT sounds a bit too wild on paper. The newly unveiled AMG GT 4-Door EV can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in about 2 seconds, putting it among the quickest production EVs on the planet.

That acceleration is only part of the pitch. Mercedes has also given the AMG GT 4-Door EV 600kW fast charging, which can get it from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in as little as 11 minutes.

  How fast is the new Mercedes-AMG GT EV?

Mercedes-AMG GT EV lineup has two models, the GT 55 and the GT 63. The top-of-the-line GT 63 model has a 2-second 0 to 60 mph sprint, despite being a four-door coupe. It is also capable of accelerating from standing still to 124 mph in 6.4 seconds. Top speed can reach up to 186 mph (300 km/h) with the optional Drivers Package.

Mercedes is using a three-motor layout here, with one axial-flux motor driving the front axle and two working at the rear. The setup produces up to 860kW, or about 1,153 horsepower, plus 1,475 lb-ft of torque, which is why the acceleration figures are so extreme.

Heres what the fake V8 engine/revving noises sound like in the new all-electric Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupe.

Mercedes says the car makes exhaust burbles and pops like a gas car. https://t.co/zlgfI3eKMG pic.twitter.com/aRdUVoRJWk

Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) May 20, 2026 The EV also has a party trick that makes it sound and feel more like a traditional AMG. In AMGFORCE S+ mode, it simulates an AMG V8 soundtrack, gear-shift-style traction interruptions, and cabin vibrations.

  Can it really charge that quickly?

The charging numbers are also mind-boggling. Mercedes says the AMG GT 4-Door EV supports 600kW fast charging, which can add approximately 460 kilometers (about 286 miles) of range in as little as 10 minutes. A 10 to 80 percent charge can take as little as 11 minutes, assuming the right charger is available. Mercedes-AMG is estimating a WLTP range of around 370 to 430 miles, depending on the version and specification.

The AMG GT EV also gets active aerodynamics, rear-axle steering, carbon-ceramic brakes, and AMG-specific drive settings. Inside, Mercedes has added a wide digital cockpit layout with multiple displays and performance-focused readouts. There is also nearly 15 cubic feet (415 litres) of boot space, along with a small 1.4-cubic-foot (41 litres) frunk.

Recommended Videos Pricing has not been announced yet. The 805-horsepower GT 55 is expected to arrive first in the fall this year, followed by the faster GT 63 in early 2027.

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