AMG Hyper EV Circles The Globe In Seven Days And Smashes 25 Records
With 1,360 hp and 850 kW charging, the AMG GT XX concept just redefined electric endurance
AMG Hyper EV Circles The Globe In Seven Days And Smashes 25 Records
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by Stephen Rivers

  • Mercedes-AMG GT XX sets 25 EV endurance records at Nardò, including 24,901 miles in 7.5 days.
  • Concept EV uses three axial-flux motors and a Formula 1-inspired, directly cooled battery system.
  • Record run proves AMG.EA production cars will combine extreme speed with long-haul durability.

Mercedes-AMG is no stranger to chasing records, yet it might have just outdone even itself. The Concept AMG GT XX just circled the globe virtually in just over a week. In the process of setting that record, it smashed 24 others as well. There’s no doubt about it. The AMG.EA platform just proved that it’s not just good for short bursts. It’s capable of long-haul dominance.

At the heart of the GT XX is a trio of axial-flux motors paired with a directly cooled high-performance battery. This is the same kind of tech that AMG says will underpin production cars starting next year. The concept delivers more than 1,360 hp (1,000 kW) and can sustain triple-digit speeds for days. That’s not hyperbole – it’s a certified fact now.

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Essentially, this car circled Germany’s Nardo circuit for 7.5 straight days, only stopping to charge back up. Mercedes brought two GT XX prototypes, and the pair racked up 3,177 laps of the 7.87-mile (12.68 km) track during the record attempt. In the process, they set records for the furthest distance traveled by an EV over 12-168 hours and the fastest EV to go 2,000-40,075 km.

Key EV Distance Records
Distance Time Achieved Miles Equivalent
2,000 km 8h 40m 1,243 mi
5,000 km 21h 55m 3,107 mi
10,000 km 2d 23h 16m 6,214 mi
15,000 km 4d 11h 53m 9,321 mi
20,000 km 6d 00h 23m 12,427 mi
25,000 km 7d 14h 10m 15,534 mi
40,075 km 7d 13h 24m 24,901 mi

 

Inspired by Jules Verne’s “Around the World in Eight Days,” Mercedes actually beat that figure. 40,075 km is the distance around the globe at the equator. The AMG GT XX went that far in just 7 days, 13 hours, and 24 minutes. That means that on average, during that time, it was going 137 mph, including when it was stopped to charge.

Of course, that was only possible because of the engineering on tap here. Charging at 850 kW is something only concept cars can do right now, but it enabled the AMG GT XX to add 249 miles (400 km) of range in five minutes.

The axial motors also provide more power density, and Mercedes used F1-inspired direct battery cooling to ensure nothing got too hot. That’s key because Mercedes reports track conditions of 35°C (95°F) at times. While we don’t expect to see EVs keeping up with ICE cars in endurance races anytime soon, this is a big step in that direction.

Time-Based Records – Distance Covered

Time Elapsed Distance (km) Distance (miles)
12 hours 2,750 km 1,709 mi
24 hours 5,479 km 3,405 mi
48 hours 10,860 km 6,750 mi
72 hours 16,250 km 10,100 mi
96 hours 21,632 km 13,440 mi
120 hours 26,808 km 16,660 mi
144 hours 32,099 km 19,950 mi
168 hours 37,260 km 23,160 mi

 

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