Over 900 HP and Simulated V8 Sound: Mercedes-AMG Prepares an Extreme Version of the Electric GLC

This model is shaping up to be one of the brand’s most powerful, seeking to merge emotional driving with electric propulsion through technical and acoustic innovations.

High-performance cars and fun driving have not always aligned with electric propulsion systems. Enthusiasts often express skepticism. In fact, they remain loyal to the combustion engine in search of emotion. However, manufacturers are not giving up. They continue to try with increasingly impressive figures. The latest example comes from Mercedes-AMG.

An SUV with Nearly Doubled Power

According to the British magazine Autocar, an AMG version of the electric Mercedes-Benz GLC is under consideration. Its launch is expected in 2026. Consequently, it will be one of the most powerful models ever developed by the Mercedes-Benz sports branch. The car will be based on the conventional GLC. However, it will have its own technical characteristics.

The AMG GLC would utilize numerous components from the AMG.EA system. That system was shown in the GT XX prototype, a record-breaking model with 1,341 HP. The new SUV would feature three axial-flux motors: one on the front axle and two on the rear. Together, they are expected to yield over 900 HP. This would nearly double the power of the GLC 400 4Matic, which delivers 490 HP.

High-Level Performance and Innovative Battery

If the information proves true, the AMG GLC will be the third most powerful AMG model of all time. It will also become the brand’s most potent SUV. Only the GT SUV projected for 2027, with 1,000 HP, would surpass it. Anonymous sources indicate that Mercedes-AMG aims for a 0 to 100 km/h sprint in under 3 seconds. The top speed will be electronically limited to 250 km/h.

The new battery technology is fundamental. AMG uses cylindrical cells instead of the prismatic ones in the standard GLC EQ. Therefore, these cells should offer greater power density and better thermal properties. The high-performance GLC will be able to charge at 400 kW. The normal GLC variants have 330 kW. Furthermore, the top model will seek to score points on an emotional level. Namely, simulated gear changes have been planned. It will also incorporate a sound generator that will simulate the melody of a V8 engine.