Mercedes-AMG is poised to make automotive history later this year with the unveiling of what insiders claim will be the quickest-accelerating vehicle the prestigious German manufacturer has ever produced. This fully electric supercar concept isn’t just another addition to the growing field of high-performance EVs—it represents a technological statement of intent that could fundamentally reshape our understanding of what electric performance vehicles can achieve.
According to reports, this one-off concept will serve as a spectacular preview of Mercedes-AMG’s future electric offerings. While the automaker already has plans for dedicated series production EVs—including a high-performance SUV and sedan slated for around 2026—this supercar concept will arrive first, demonstrating the pinnacle of the company’s electric performance capabilities.
Cutting-Edge Technology
What makes this upcoming concept particularly intriguing is the advanced technology it’s expected to showcase. Industry insiders suggest it could be powered by a solid-state battery—technology that Mercedes is already testing on public roads. Compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state variants offer numerous advantages including higher energy density, faster charging, improved safety, and crucially for a performance vehicle, reduced weight.
This revolutionary battery will likely be paired with Mercedes’ next-generation electric powertrain featuring axial flux electric motors. These motors represent a significant advancement over current technology, as they’re substantially smaller yet several times more powerful than the drive units found in today’s electric vehicles. The combination of these innovations with a high-voltage 800-volt platform could deliver truly extraordinary performance.
A high-ranking insider quoted by Autocar emphasized the concept’s focus, stating: “Where the EQXX aimed to go the furthest, this aims to go the fastest. It will be the fastest-accelerating car AMG has ever produced.” The source added that the vehicle will “redefine what an electric performance car is and what it can do.”
Design Heritage
While technical specifications remain under wraps, the concept’s design direction appears clearer. Reports indicate the vehicle will bear a resemblance to the Mercedes One-Eleven concept unveiled in 2023—itself a modern reinterpretation of the experimental C111 series from the early 1970s. This suggests the upcoming supercar will feature a retro-inspired aesthetic while maintaining the proportions of a traditional mid-engined vehicle.
Although AMG doesn’t have a bespoke mid-engined model in its heritage to draw from directly, it could find inspiration in other Mercedes vehicles like the C112, which evolved from the iconic C111. Regardless of its specific design lineage, the concept will certainly serve as a technology showcase pointing toward AMG’s electric future.
Performance Benchmarks
The current acceleration champion in Mercedes’ lineup is the AMG One hypercar, whose plug-in hybrid powertrain combines a Formula 1-derived V6 engine with electric turbocharging and two electric motors to produce 1,049 horsepower. This allows it to reach 62 mph (100 kph) in 2.9 seconds—an impressive figure that the new electric concept will aim to surpass.
To truly establish itself as world-beating, the concept would need to approach the performance of vehicles like the Rimac Nevera, currently the quickest road-legal production EV with its sub-2-second 0-60 mph capability. The Nevera achieves this through a quad-motor configuration—a setup that Mercedes-AMG has experience with, having produced the limited-run SLS AMG Electric Drive between 2013 and 2014.
This heritage gives Mercedes a unique position among luxury performance manufacturers. While BMW has confirmed plans to implement up to four independent motors in its upcoming electric M models, Mercedes already has experience with this configuration. The fact that Mercedes briefly produced such a vehicle in the past and offers a similar setup in the electric G-Class suggests they might be planning an equally advanced system for this concept.
Broader EV Strategy
The supercar concept is just one element of Mercedes’ ambitious electrification plans. The company recently announced a product roadmap including 17 new EVs alongside 19 vehicles with internal combustion engines. Among these will be a redesigned CLA debuting next month, followed by the CLA Shooting Brake, with a redesigned GLB arriving in late 2025 and a compact “baby” G-Class reportedly launching in 2027.
For AMG specifically, this concept represents a bridge to its first dedicated series production EVs expected around 2026. Just as the EQXX concept’s efficiency-focused technology is finding its way into upcoming Mercedes models beginning with the new CLA, innovations from this supercar concept will likely influence future high-performance AMG electric vehicles.
As Mercedes-AMG prepares to unveil this groundbreaking concept later this year, it stands as powerful evidence that the performance division is fully embracing the electric future—not merely adapting to it, but pushing to redefine what’s possible when cutting-edge electric technology meets AMG’s performance heritage.
