AMG’s New Electric SUV Has 1,153 HP. The Charging Specs Are Even Wilder

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a new electric SUV producing 1,153 hp, but the headline figure may not be the most important one for buyers. The brand says the high-performance model can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 12 minutes, a claim that puts it among the quickest-charging electric SUVs yet announced.

That combination places the AMG model at the top of the luxury electric performance SUV segment. It will likely be compared with rivals already sold in Saudi Arabia, such as the Tesla Model X Plaid, BMW iX M70, Audi SQ8 e-tron and Lotus Eletre. These vehicles blend serious power with premium cabin space, so the AMG will need to deliver on both performance and everyday usability.

For Saudi shoppers, the charging claim