MERCEDES has tested its latest EV in temperatures as low as -25C on a frozen-over lake – but its bodywork is “heavily concealed”.
The giant car-maker has geared up to create its forthcoming electric offering following the four-door AMG GT.
The latest EC from the German automaker offers a design that echoes the dramatic design of the 2022 Vision AMG model.
Mercedes described the car as “still at the beginning of a demanding and comprehensive test plan.”
A first glimpse of the Mercedes-AMG EV shows a heavily camouflaged model undergoing testing on a frozen Swedish lake.
In the middle of a flurry of snow, the vehicle braves bone-chilling temperatures close to the Arctic Circle.
The prototype, amid temperatures as low as -25C, is the brand’s first winter trial and it’s still in the early stages of testing.
The AMG.EA boasts axial-flux motors that promise “an unparalleled mix of power density, size, and weight” and a high-voltage battery.
Car experts have described the four-door GT 63 as a heavyweight boxer dressed to the nines in Armani.
Its imposing presence and roaring V8 engine offers a hard-charging V8.
As Mercedes moves towards electric cars, manufacturers are replacing the GT 63 with an electric version.
The current model, which still offers that old-school look, is designed to be a cutting-edge motor.
Manufacturers have teamed up with British startup Yasa to create a new set of EVs that promise insane power in a compact package.
While details on the EV remain a mystery, motorists can expect an upgrade in horsepower.
Manufacturers have slated the official debut for 2025 in the UK.
The Sun Online has approached Mercedes for comment.
It comes as an ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR with McLaren power that’s named after a Formula 1 legend is up for auction – but it’s missing a key piece of kit.
The super-fast motor is ready to sell for millions next month, but the next owner might want to pack a pair of goggles.
Elsewhere, an auto enthusiast has raved over a hidden safety feature equipped in vehicles made by a popular luxury car brand.
The video of the woman provides YouTube users a step-by-step on how the element works allowing drivers to take a break while behind the wheel.