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Mercedes-AMG GT XX Sets EV Distance Records at Nardò Endurance Run

A bespoke 850 kW charging setup underpinned the high-speed test to validate AMG.EA hardware.

Overview

  • The two prototypes covered 5,479 km in 24 hours and 40,075 km in 7 days, 13:24:07, according to Mercedes-AMG.
  • Across two cars, 17 drivers including George Russell and Doriane Pin rotated two-hour stints at sustained speeds up to 300 km/h.
  • Charging was handled by a Mercedes-built High-Power Charging Hub using a prototype Alpitronic unit delivering roughly 850 kW.
  • The tri-motor axial-flux powertrain producing about 1,000+ kW (approximately 1,340 hp) on an 800-volt architecture delivered consistent performance in ambient temperatures up to 35°C.
  • Mercedes says the campaign set more than 25 distance marks and will inform development of future AMG.EA production models, though such charging capability is not yet available to the public.