The performance division of Mercedes-Benz, AMG, has officially started work on the sportiest and most powerful version of the upcoming all-electric GLC SUV. Expected to make its global debut next year, the Mercedes-AMG GLC EV will sit at the very top of the GLC EV lineup and is set to become one of AMG’s most extreme models to date.
Key Highlights
- AMG version first previewed at the Munich Motor Show
- Gets a three-motor AWD powertrain
- Uses new cylindrical battery cells, unlike the standard GLC EV
Mercedes-AMG GLC EV: Power and Performance
The AMG GLC EV will be powered by three axial-flux electric motors—one mounted on the front axle and two motors at the rear. Together, this setup will generate over 900hp, placing it firmly among the most powerful electric SUVs in the world.
For Comparison: Standard GLC EV Models
- RWD version: 374hp
- AWD version: 490hp
With its immense output, the AMG GLC EV is expected to rival the flagship Porsche Cayenne Electric, which features a dual-motor setup producing more than 1,000hp and up to 1,500Nm of torque.
AMG’s Performance Targets
- 0–100kph: under 3 seconds
- Top speed: electronically limited to 250kph
The powertrain borrows heavily from the technology used in the AMG GT XX, which packs a 144kW battery feeding three motors for a combined output of 1,360hp.
Additional Performance Features
- Simulated gearshift mode, similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
- V8 engine sound simulator for a more emotional, engaging drive experience
Mercedes-Benz GLC (Current Model Overview)
Price: ₹91.69 – ₹93.67 lakh (on-road)
Range/Mileage: 14.72–19.47 kmpl
Specifications
- Front brakes: Disc
- Rear brakes: Disc
- Length: 4716mm
- (40 more specifications available)
Features
- Power windows (front and rear)
- One-touch up/down for all windows
- (100 more features available)
Variants
- 2.0 Diesel 220d 4Matic
- 2.0 Petrol 300 4Matic
Mercedes-AMG GLC EV: Battery and Charging Technology
One of the biggest upgrades on the AMG version is the shift from the prismatic cells used in the standard GLC EV to all-new cylindrical battery cells, offering enhanced:
- Power density
- Thermal stability
The AMG GLC EV will use an 800V battery architecture along with an advanced direct liquid-cooling system, where coolant circulates around each individual cell. This allows the battery to maintain optimal operating temperatures even during:
- Aggressive driving
- Extended high-load conditions
- Track sessions
Benefits of the Upgraded Thermal System
- Increases fast-charging capability by up to 70kW, enabling 400kW ultra-fast charging
- Supports extremely high discharge rates required for the triple-motor setup
- Improves heat dissipation and overall battery longevity
