Mercedes-AMG has set new records in the world of electric cars with its prototype, the CONCEPT AMG GT XX. At Italy’s Nardò test track, this electric car smashed 25 endurance records, showing just how far EV technology has come.
One of its biggest achievements was covering 5,479 kilometers (3,405 miles) in 24 hours, beating the old record by more than 1,500 kilometers. But the engineers didn’t stop there. They aimed even higher—replicating a journey around the Earth.
The GT XX drove the same distance as Earth’s equator, 40,075 km (24,901 miles), in only 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes, and 7 seconds. That’s like driving around the world in just over a week, at an average speed of 186 mph (300 km/h).
The secret behind this performance lies in AMG’s new AMG.EA platform, which uses three powerful axial-flux motors and a directly cooled high-performance battery. The car can also charge extremely fast—adding 248 miles of range in just five minutes with 850 kW charging speeds, much faster than today’s public chargers.
Mercedes-AMG’s chairman, Michael Schiebe, said this record shows their electric drive system is strong and ready for production. F1 driver George Russell, who helped test the car, compared its responsiveness to a Formula 1 car but praised its endurance as better than traditional engines.
This achievement not only highlights AMG’s racing spirit but also shows what the future of electric cars could look like—fast, durable, and capable of long journeys without compromise.
Detail Info:
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Car: Mercedes-AMG CONCEPT GT XX (all-electric prototype)
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Records broken: 25 endurance benchmarks
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Distance in 24 hours: 5,479 km (3,405 miles)
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Around-the-world run: 40,075 km (24,901 miles)
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Time: 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes, 7 seconds
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Average speed: 186 mph (300 km/h)
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Technology: AMG.EA platform, 3 axial-flux motors, direct-cooled battery
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Charging: Up to 850 kW, 248 miles in 5 minutes
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