Mercedes-AMG EV sets 25 records with Earth-circling endurance feat

Mercedes-AMG’s Concept AMG GT XX prototype has set 25 endurance records by completing a 24,901-mile run in just seven and a half days at Italy’s Nardò test track—equivalent to circling the Earth’s equator. The two prototypes averaged 137 mph over 3,177 laps on the 7.87-mile circuit, demonstrating that electric vehicles can sustain high speeds for extended periods without failure. This achievement addresses long-standing skepticism about EV endurance and performance, breaking records across distances from 1,243 miles up to the full 24,901 miles. Key to this feat was the car’s advanced powertrain, featuring three compact axial-flux motors producing a combined 1,341 horsepower, paired with a direct-cooled battery system derived from Formula 1 technology to manage thermal challenges under extreme conditions. The GT XX also showcased ultra-fast charging capabilities, adding up to 249 miles of range in just five minutes via 850 kW charging hardware, enabling