Mercedes Imaginative and prescient AMG idea previews model’s electrical efficiency automotive automotive future

Mercedes-AMG on Thursday unveiled an electrical sedan idea previewing the efficiency division’s first devoted EVs due in 2025.

Dubbed Imaginative and prescient AMG, the idea makes use of the AMG.EA structure, one in all three EV-specific architectures Mercedes plans to launch in 2025. The automaker plans to make use of these architectures to go all-electric by 2030, in some markets a minimum of.

Mercedes-Benz Imaginative and prescient AMG idea

The automotive is wrapped in aerodynamic bodywork that remembers the Mercedes Imaginative and prescient EQXX idea unveiled on the 2022 Client Electronics Present (CES) earlier this 12 months. The AMG Imaginative and prescient’s cockpit is positioned towards the rear of a stretched wheelbase to present it sportier proportions, an impact additionally enhanced by a wheels-to-the-corners stance. An energetic rear spoiler and a big rear diffuser additionally assist handle airflow.

Different noteworthy parts embody headlights formed just like the Mercedes three-pointed star badge and a six giant round taillights that look a bit like glowing afterburners. Rather than a conventional grille, the idea has a body-color panel with lighting parts echoing the slats in present AMG grilles.

Mercedes-Benz Imaginative and prescient AMG idea

Mercedes did not present a lot technical element, however did word that the Imaginative and prescient AMG makes use of axial-flux motors developed by the automaker’s wholly owned subsidiary Yasa. These motors produce extra energy in a extra compact bundle than typical motors, Mercedes claims.

AMG has loads of expertise with electrical energy. Recall that it first examined the waters in 2014 with the 740-hp SLS AMG Electrical Drive. Extra just lately, AMG has rolled out tuned variations of the Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE sedans, and the EQS SUV. We’ll have to attend till 2025 to see the primary devoted AMG EV, which can use the AMG.EA platform and will borrow some parts from the Imaginative and prescient idea.