Mercedes-AMG Vision AMG: What to Expect in 2025

Almost a year ago, Mercedes-AMG showcased a truly wild concept. The term “wild” and “concept” are often used together, but by Mercedes standards, the Mercedes-AMG Vision AMG truly deserves that description. With its sextet of afterburner-esque taillights, monolithic shape, alien-looking tristar accent lamps, and a menacing illuminated grille, it stood out remarkably. Recently, Mercedes released some spy shot-style teaser images of the production vehicle that will interpret what the Vision AMG suggested, and ultimately, it leaves us with much anticipation but little clarity about what to expect.

However, we can anticipate that this future vehicle will utilize AMG’s unique AMG.EA electric vehicle platform, with a planned reveal sometime in 2025. The heavy camouflage obscures individual details about the front and rear fascias—will any Vision AMG DNA carry over?—but it undeniably resembles a production vehicle. The presence of big, conventional side mirrors in place of camera-sporting blades, practical cutlines for doors, hatch, and charge port, along with a realistic belt line in the greenhouse and a reasonable wheel-and-tire combo, strongly suggest this is a final model. Nonetheless, the head and taillight housings appear highly provisional, and it remains unclear whether the AMG.EA production car will incorporate the concept’s ambitious lighting arrangement.

Moreover, it’s evident that the overall shape has a fuller appearance compared to the original concept. This shift should not come as a surprise; the Vision AMG appeared overly squat to provide sufficient cabin space. The concept’s profile was reminiscent of the Taycan, while the camouflaged version aligns more closely with the latest AMG GT—a taller, more conventional sedan. It remains to be seen how Mercedes-AMG will visually differentiate its electric vehicle from the GT four-door.

Furthermore, Mercedes-AMG states that the AMG.EA will utilize innovative axial-flux electric motors, also known as “pancake motors.” These motors provide increased torque, enhanced power density, and improved heat management compared to standard radial-flux motors. Mercedes previously showcased this motor technology in the retro Vision One-Eleven concept. Interestingly, the motors are developed by YASA, a British manufacturer acquired by Mercedes in 2021. They are one-third smaller and lighter, targeting their use primarily for AMG performance applications.