Mercedes-AMG 1,000-HP Electric Super SUV Coming in 2026

Mercedes-AMG, the luxury automaker is gearing up to introduce an electric super SUV with an impressive 1,000 horsepower, set to make its debut in 2026.

This groundbreaking vehicle will mark a departure from traditional Benz-branded products, as it will be built upon the upcoming AMG.EA platform.

While plans for Mercedes’ unconventional half sedan/half Maybach SUV hybrid have been abandoned, this new electric SUV, comparable in size to the Vision AMG, is anticipated to measure around 200.0 inches in length, with a wheelbase of approximately 118.0 inches.

It’s positioned to rival competitors like the Lotus Eletre and Porsche’s forthcoming three-row electric luxobarge, while also indirectly challenging BMW’s polarizing XM plug-in hybrid.

Mercedes-AMG is expected to offer a sneak peek of the flagship electric SUV through a concept unveiling before rolling out the production model.

While details about the number of motors remain undisclosed, it’s confirmed that the vehicle will feature all-wheel drive capability, boasting a combined output exceeding 1,000 horsepower.

Insiders hint at revolutionary traction capabilities.

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This unnamed model is speculated to serve as the SUV counterpart to the Vision AMG, positioning itself as the electric successor to the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe.

This marks AMG’s first bespoke performance car since the SLS AMG Electric Drive, signaling a transition to electric performance.

Preparations are already underway at Mercedes’ German plant in Sindelfingen to accommodate production of the super SUV, which will share an assembly line with the sedan model.

While enthusiasts may have to wait for an all-electric sports car from AMG, the focus on volume-oriented products like the sedan and SUV demonstrates a strategic approach to the evolving automotive landscape.

The development of AMG’s electric platform underscores a commitment to delivering exhilarating driving experiences in the era of electric vehicles, promising a future where performance and sustainability seamlessly converge.