Berlin reinvents itself: Mercedes-AMG GT to get a brand-new electric motor

Mercedes-Benz has launched large-scale production of a new electric axial flux motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant. The motor will debut in the electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé.

Mercedes-Benz has launched large-scale production of a new electric axial flux motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant. It is a major shift for the company's oldest production site: the facility is becoming a centre of excellence for high-performance electric motors.

The new motor will make its production-car debut in the electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé. According to Mercedes-Benz, the operation covers around 30,000 sq m across three halls and seven production lines. The process involves 98 steps in total: 65 of them are being used at Mercedes-Benz for the first time, while 35 have been declared world firsts. The development work has already resulted in more than 30 patent applications.

The defining feature of an axial flux motor is its compact design combined with high output. Unlike conventional radial electric motors, the electromagnetic flux runs parallel to the axis of rotation here, and the main components are arranged like a «sandwich»: two rotors envelop the stator from both sides. In the new AMG GT, the front-axle motor is less than 9 cm wide, while the two rear motors each measure around 8 cm.

For buyers, this isn't merely engineering finesse. The layout gives more freedom in vehicle packaging and delivers high power in a small footprint. According to Mercedes-Benz, the new electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.1 seconds and reaches 300 km/h with the Driver’s Package. The stated energy consumption is 21.0–17.9 kWh per 100 km for the AMG GT 63 and 21.0–17.8 kWh per 100 km for the AMG GT 55 under WLTP.