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Mercedes-AMG Unveils 2028 Electric GT SUV, Up To 1,153 HP

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Mercedes-AMG unveils its first in-house electric GT SUV in Germany.
The 2028 model will reach U.S. dealers in summer 2027.
Three trims launch: GT 53 with 536 hp, GT 55 with 805 hp, GT 63 with 1,153 hp.
GT 63 accelerates 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds and 0-124 mph in 6.8 seconds.
All versions use 800-volt 106-kWh or 128-kWh batteries, charging up to 710 kW, and offer WLTP range of 277-370 miles.

History

Historical Context

Tesla’s 2012 Model S luxury sedan, boosted by a 2010 DOE loan and a 2016-2021 surge that saw Model 3 cumulative sales top one million in June 2021, established a performance-first EV platform. That legacy prompted Mercedes-AMG to announce an electric GT SUV for 2028, illustrating how Tesla’s high-power models reshape luxury automotive strategy.

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Story summary

Mercedes-AMG unveils its first in-house electric GT SUV in Germany.
The 2028 model will reach U.S. dealers in summer 2027.
Three trims launch: GT 53 with 536 hp, GT 55 with 805 hp, GT 63 with 1,153 hp.
GT 63 accelerates 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds and 0-124 mph in 6.8 seconds.
All versions use 800-volt 106-kWh or 128-kWh batteries, charging up to 710 kW, and offer WLTP range of 277-370 miles.

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