Mercedes-AMG has redefined electric vehicle (EV) endurance with its latest innovation, the AMG GT XX EV, which successfully completed the equivalent of driving around the Earth’s circumference—nearly 40,000 kilometres—in just seven days at Italy’s famed Nardò Ring. In the process, the electric supercar established 25 new endurance records, setting a milestone for both performance and sustainability in the EV sector.
A Test of Engineering and Endurance
The Nardò Ring, a 12.6-kilometre circular high-speed test track, is known for pushing vehicles to their absolute limits. Over the course of seven days, a team of engineers and drivers operated the AMG GT XX EV in shifts, ensuring near-continuous driving. This endurance challenge was designed not just to test the vehicle’s top speed but also its ability to maintain consistent performance, efficient battery management, and reliable charging cycles over extreme distances.
The AMG GT XX EV relied on its next-generation battery system featuring ultra-fast charging technology, which allowed minimal downtime between laps. Combined with the car’s aerodynamically optimised design, advanced cooling systems, and lightweight construction, the vehicle demonstrated that EVs can achieve both high performance and long-lasting durability under extreme conditions.
Significance of the Records
Breaking 25 official endurance records signals more than just speed—it highlights Mercedes-AMG’s vision for sustainable high-performance mobility. The GT XX EV’s achievement proves that electric supercars are no longer limited to short bursts of power but can deliver long-distance reliability, making them a viable choice for future mobility that balances excitement with responsibility.
Industry Impact
Mercedes-AMG noted that the accomplishment is not just about record-setting but about accelerating innovation in EV technology. Learnings from the GT XX EV project will likely influence future AMG models, particularly in battery development, thermal management, and efficiency optimisation, all of which are critical areas for scaling EV adoption globally.
AMG’s Commitment to the Future
Michael Schiebe, CEO of Mercedes-AMG, emphasised that this achievement blends AMG’s motorsport DNA with sustainable progress:
“With the GT XX EV, we are proving that the future of driving excitement can be fully electric—delivering not only performance but also endurance and reliability on a global scale.”
The success at Nardò positions Mercedes-AMG as a leader in redefining what’s possible in electric performance cars, paving the way for high-performance EVs that can rival—and surpass—the endurance of traditional combustion vehicles.