Mercedes-AMG has confirmed it will build a bespoke ‘full-sized’ electric SUV that’ll top the electric range alongside its forthcoming low-slung four-door saloon. Developed on the new AMG.EA architecture, this high-end model will rival other big electric SUVs, such as Porsche’s forthcoming electric Cayenne.
AMG is yet to reveal much about the SUV, but we know lots about the platform itself, from which most of its technology will originate. The chassis will be very aluminium-intensive, and run a traditional skateboard-style layout with a large battery pack running on an 800V electrical system, with a clear design mantra of ‘AMG First, EV Second’.
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