AMG'S 1,360-HP EV JUST SHATTERED 25 RECORDS. YOUR RANGE ANXIETY IS OFFICIALLY DEAD.

・Mercedes-AMG GT XX smashes 25 EV endurance records at Nardò, logging 24,901 miles (40,075 km) in 7.5 days

・Concept EV features triple axial-flux motors and a Formula 1-inspired direct battery cooling system

・Record run proves AMG.EA production cars will combine extreme speed with long-haul durability

Mercedes-AMG has once again redefined the limits of electric vehicle performance. The Concept AMG GT XX virtually circumnavigated the globe in just over a week, shattering 25 records along the way. The achievement proves that the AMG.EA platform isn’t just built for short bursts of speed—it’s engineered for sustained, long-distance dominance.

Powertrain and Technology

At the heart of the GT XX are three axial-flux motors paired with a directly cooled high-performance battery. This cutting-edge technology, slated to enter AMG production models next year, delivers over 1,360 horsepower (1,000 kW) and can sustain triple-digit speeds for days at a time.

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The Record Run

The endurance run was held at the Nardò proving ground in Italy, where two GT XX prototypes lapped the 7.87-mile (12.68 km) circuit for 7.5 consecutive days, pausing only for ultra-fast charging. Together, the cars completed 3,177 laps and set new benchmarks for the farthest distance covered by an EV over 12–168 hours, as well as speed milestones up to 40,075 km.

Key EV Distance Records – AMG GT XX

Distance Time Achieved Miles Equivalent

2,000 km 8h 40m 1,243 mi

5,000 km 21h 55m 3,107 mi

10,000 km 2d 23h 16m 6,214 mi

15,000 km 4d 11h 53m 9,321 mi

20,000 km 6d 00h 23m 12,427 mi

25,000 km 7d 14h 10m 15,534 mi

40,075 km 7d 13h 24m 24,901 mi

Around the World in Seven Days

Inspired by Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eight Days, Mercedes-AMG achieved an even greater feat: traveling the Earth’s equatorial circumference of 40,075 km (24,901 miles) in just 7 days, 13 hours, and 24 minutes. That equates to an average speed of 137 mph (220 km/h), including charging stops.

This was possible thanks to 850 kW charging capability, which added 400 km (249 miles) of range in just five minutes—something only concept cars can achieve today. The axial motors deliver exceptional power density, while the Formula 1-derived direct battery cooling system kept temperatures stable even in track conditions of 35°C (95°F).

Time-Based Records – Distance Covered

Time Elapsed Distance (km) Distance (miles)

12 hours 2,750 km 1,709 mi

24 hours 5,479 km 3,405 mi

48 hours 10,860 km 6,750 mi

72 hours 16,250 km 10,100 mi

96 hours 21,632 km 13,440 mi

120 hours 26,808 km 16,660 mi

144 hours 32,099 km 19,950 mi

168 hours 37,260 km 23,160 mi

While EVs may not yet rival internal combustion cars in traditional endurance racing, the Mercedes-AMG GT XX has demonstrated that long-distance, high-speed electric driving is not just possible—it’s the future.

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