The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 55 4-Door EV is here, and today on RBR, we're driving what could be the sweet spot of AMG's electric future! With 816 PS, 1,860 Nm of torque, three revolutionary axial-flux motors and a simulated AMG GT R V8 complete with a virtual 9-speed gearbox, this is unlike any electric performance car we've driven before. But can an EV genuinely deliver the emotion, engagement and driving experience of a combustion #AMGGT?
The new #AMG GT 4-Door is built on AMG's bespoke AMG.EA architecture, featuring three incredibly compact axial-flux motors, an advanced 106 kWh battery with individual cell cooling, 800V technology and charging speeds of up to 600 kW. The GT 55 produces 816 PS at peak output, accelerates from 0–60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and offers up to 700 km of WLTP range. Above it sits the monstrous 1,169 PS GT 63, capable of 0–60 mph in 2.4 seconds, which we also experience with Launch Control!
But straight-line performance is only part of the story. AMG has equipped the GT 55 and 63 with AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL air suspension, semi-active roll stabilisation, rear-wheel steering, advanced aerodynamics and powerful regenerative braking. More importantly, AMG has developed an entirely new approach to electric driving, combining simulated V8 sounds, virtual gear changes and torque manipulation to recreate the sensations of a traditional AMG.
As an owner of the combustion AMG GT V8, this is something I've been particularly keen to experience. Can the GT 55 really feel like a proper AMG? Is it more engaging than a Porsche Taycan? And could this be the first electric AMG that genuinely makes sense as a replacement for one of our combustion cars?
We also explore the controversial exterior design, the differences between the GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63, the new GT SUV, UK pricing starting at approximately £103,000, and why the £120,000 GT 55 might be the Goldilocks model of the range.
In this video:
First drive of the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 55 4-Door EV
AMG.EA platform, axial-flux motors and battery technology explained
Exterior design, aerodynamics and interior technology
GT 53, GT 55, GT 63 and GT SUV differences
UK pricing, specifications and which AMG EV we'd actually buy
Full Drive review
Launch Control demonstrations in both the GT 55 and GT 63
V8 Sound simulation AMG Force+
Comfort, Sport and Sport+ driving impressions
Handling, steering and real-world performance
AMG GT 4-Door vs Porsche Taycan and combustion AMGs
The question isn't whether AMG can build an incredibly fast electric car. It's whether it can build one that feels like an AMG, rewards its driver and remains exciting long after the novelty of instant acceleration wears off. After driving the GT 55, I think AMG may finally have the answer.
