Mercedes-AMG Confirms Electric Flagship SUV Will Come as a Coupe

Mercedes-AMG’s Third EV Gets a Coupe Twist

Mercedes-AMG’s next all-electric SUV is set to become the new flagship of its performance lineup. Early prototypes were seen last year, and the numbers being discussed are close to 1,000 horsepower. The design doesn’t hold back either – spy photos show bold aero features, like a rear spoiler that wouldn’t look out of place on a hypercar. It’s a clear signal that AMG wants this SUV to stand out, not just blend in with the rest.

The big change this time is that the electric flagship won’t just come in one shape. Mercedes-AMG has confirmed a coupe-style version is on the way, following the same playbook as the GLE63 S SUV and its coupe sibling. The reason is simple: SUVs now make up more than half of AMG’s global sales. Instead of shifting away from that, AMG is doubling down as it goes electric.

That confirmation, reported by Autocar, puts to rest any talk that AMG might drop the coupe-SUV shape as it moves to EVs. If anything, the coupe SUV is set to play a bigger role in AMG’s electric plans.

What Is Known so Far

Both the standard SUV and the coupe will use AMG’s new dedicated electric platform, called AMG.EA. This same setup will also be used for a larger performance SUV aimed at the Porsche Cayenne, as well as the production version of the GT XX concept. That last one will replace the current GT 4-Door and become AMG’s first full EV.

The coupe SUV will share most of its hardware with the other models on this platform. That means an 800-volt electrical system and a new round-cell battery, both designed for high performance. Power will come from three motors – one up front and two at the back.

In the GT XX concept, this setup made as much as 1,341 hp. The SUV version will likely be dialed back a bit, but AMG has already suggested it will be close to 1,000 hp. That puts it squarely in hyper-SUV territory.

The Timeline

The standard electric SUV isexpected to debut first, possibly as early as next year. The coupe version will follow, with AMG planning to reveal it in the second half of 2027. The staggered launch is similar to how AMG has introduced its combustion-powered SUVs.

The coupe will give up some rear headroom and cargo space in exchange for a sleeker roofline and a sportier look. AMG isn’t aiming for maximum practicality here. Instead, it’s about giving buyers a choice between two different takes on the same high-performance platform.

With global EV demand changing, AMG’s strategy is to position its electric models as high-margin, aspirational products rather than aiming for high sales volumes. The coupe SUV continues this approach, bringing established AMG design elements into the electric lineup while maintaining the brand’s core appeal.