Electric Mercedes AMG GT : Imagine pulling up to a luxury hotel in Las Vegas, handing your ticket to the valet, and minutes later watching Brad Pitt’s face as the “valet” whips around the corner in a black-and-white camouflaged supercar… wearing a Mercedes racing suit.
That valet? Current Formula 1 star and Mercedes driver George Russell. The car? The very first moving prototype of the all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe that won’t even be unveiled until 2026.
The stunt instantly went viral — and for good reason. It wasn’t just Hollywood meeting Formula 1; it was a loud declaration that AMG is dead serious about dominating the electric performance era.
Why This Electric AMG GT Actually Matters
The gasoline-powered AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is already one of the most respected high-performance four-door cars on the planet, regularly compared to the Porsche Panamera Turbo and even the Bentley Continental GT for speed with everyday usability.
Now Mercedes-AMG is throwing all of that heritage into a clean-sheet electric vehicle built on the brand-new AMG.EA platform — an architecture created from the ground up only for pure-electric AMG models (no shared with nothing else in the Mercedes lineup).
Early industry whispers suggest the car will pack at least 1,000 horsepower from multiple electric motors, all-wheel drive with torque vectoring, and an 800-volt electrical system that can add hundreds of miles of range in under 20 minutes. Perhaps most importantly, AMG promises the same razor-sharp handling and driver involvement that made the combustion version famous — something many current electric performance cars still struggle to deliver.
Brad Pitt Is More Than Just a Famous Face Here
Mercedes-AMG didn’t pick Pitt randomly. The actor has been a legitimate car enthusiast for decades (he races vintage cars and motorcycles in real life) and is currently filming an F1 movie produced with input from Lewis Hamilton.
Naming him the global ambassador for the electric GT sends a clear message: this won’t be a sterile, appliance-like EV. It’s meant to feel dramatic, emotional, and exclusive — exactly the way Pitt’s on-screen characters drive.
As AMG CEO Michael Scheibe put it, “Brad lives the same pursuit of perfection and adrenaline that defines every AMG.” Translation: they’re selling a lifestyle, not just a powertrain swap.
What We Can Realistically Expect in 2026
While Mercedes is keeping final specs secret, automotive engineers familiar with the AMG.EA platform say the new GT EV will likely offer:
- 0–60 mph in under 3 seconds (possibly closer to 2.5 seconds in the top version)
- Over 400 miles of real-world range thanks to a roughly 100–110 kWh battery
- Active aerodynamics and rear-axle steering for both high-speed stability and city agility
- A dramatically lower center of gravity than the gas version, making it feel glued to the road
The design will keep the long hood, wide stance, and aggressive proportions fans love, but add EV-specific touches like a sealed front grilles, optimized underbody panels, and unique wheel designs for better aero and brake cooling.
The Bigger Picture: Luxury Brands Are All-In on Electric Performance
Porsche has the Taycan Turbo GT, Audi has the RS e-tron GT, and BMW is readying an electric M5 Touring with over 1,000 hp. Mercedes-AMG refusing to cede ground in this segment shows that the days of “electric cars can’t be exciting” are officially over. For buyers who want silent, instant torque without giving up the theater and prestige of a traditional super-GT, 2026 is shaping up to be a very good year.
Brad Pitt’s stunned smile as George Russell floored it out of that Las Vegas valet circle? That’s the exact reaction Mercedes-AMG wants every future owner to have.