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MercedesAMG GT XX Sets 24‑Hour EV Distance Record and Completes 40,075‑Kilometer Endurance Run

The campaign showcased axial‑flux propulsion with roughly 850 kW charging to validate components for an AMG EA model targeted for late 2026.

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Dabei kamen zwei Versuchsfahrzeuge und 17 Fahrer:innen zum Einsatz.

Overview

  • Mercedes says the Concept AMG GT XX covered 5,479 kilometers in 24 hours at the Nardò test oval, surpassing the previous EV mark by about 1,500 kilometers.
  • Across 7 days, 13 hours and 24 minutes, the prototypes logged 40,075 kilometers and 25 distance and duration records while lapping mostly at around 300 km/h.
  • Two cars ran in parallel with professional drivers rotating roughly every two hours, and both remained operational despite daytime temperatures above 35°C.
  • The drivetrain uses three compact axial‑flux motors with about 1,000 kW peak output and an 800‑volt battery of NCMA cylindrical cells with direct oil immersion cooling.
  • Mercedes reports using a prototype Alpitronic setup that delivered around 850 kW average charging, enabling about 400 kilometers of energy in five minutes as part of a vehicle‑infrastructure co‑development.