Electric vehicle sets record for running continuously for 7 days, breaks 26 world records.
The Mercedes-AMG GT XX electric car set a record by completing over 40,000 km, running continuously for 7 days, and breaking 26 world records.
Electric vehicle sets record for running continuously for 7 days.
At the Nardo racetrack in Italy, the Mercedes-AMG GT XX, the predecessor concept to the AMG GT EV, achieved an unprecedented feat: completing a distance of 40,075 km in 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes, and 7 seconds, equivalent to the circumference of the Earth.
Not only that, the team also managed to cover 40,233 km in 7 days, 14 hours, 9 minutes, and 52 seconds, setting a new milestone for the electric vehicle industry.
This four-door electric sedan ran continuously at 299 km/h, only stopping for fast charging at 850 kW. This achievement helped Mercedes break the previous record of the XPeng P7 (2,521 km/24h) by reaching 5,479 km in 24 hours.
Breaking 26 world records.
During the 8-day journey, the team of 17 drivers took turns behind the wheel, almost without stopping. As a result, the GT XX EV set 26 sub-records, including the longest distance covered in 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours.
| Time | Distance traveled (km) |
|---|---|
| 12 o'clock | 2,749,924 |
| 24 hours (1 day) | 5,478,881 |
| 48 hours (2 days) | 10,859,526 |
| 72 hours (3 days) | 16,250,444 |
| 96 hours (4 days) | 21,632,451 |
| 120 hours (5 days) | 26,807,575 |
| 144 hours (6 days) | 32,099,133 |
| 168 hours (7 days) | 37,259,955 |
Mercedes equips the GT XX with an NCMA (Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese-Aluminum) battery pack with an energy density of 300 Wh/kg, comprising over 3,000 cells. A non-conductive oil cooling system helps control the temperature of each cell, allowing the car to maintain a charging capacity of 850 kW without sacrificing performance.
As a result, with just 5 minutes of charging, the car can travel approximately 399 km, completely resolving concerns about range and charging time.
The GT XX concept model features three oil-cooled Yasa electric motors, delivering a total output of over 1,300 horsepower. Two rear-mounted motors integrate with a gearbox and inverter in a single housing, while the front motor acts as a booster when needed, providing superior acceleration and performance.
Despite being a concept car, the GT XX is considered the closest prototype to the upcoming commercial four-door Mercedes-AMG GT. Battery technology, ultra-fast charging systems, and high-performance electric motors are expected to be inherited before being introduced to more affordable Mercedes-Benz models in the future.
