# Jaguar EV concepts & Mercedes electric expansion

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> Updated: 2026-08-06T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 151. Developments: 30.

Jaguar’s electric rollout has accelerated. The ultra‑luxury Type 00 concept, shown at Miami Art Week, carries an estimated 1,000 hp, 0‑60 mph under three seconds, a 430‑mile WLTP range and an 800 V architecture, with production slated for late 2025 for the 2026 model year. The camouflaged Type 01 prototype displayed at Goodwood confirms a three‑motor, 735 kW (1,000 hp) powertrain, 120 kWh battery, up to 692 km range and a target price of US$130‑150 k, with the production version to be unveiled in New York in October 2026 and deliveries the following year. Jaguar also plans a four‑door GT concept exceeding 1,000 hp and 1,300 Nm, reinforcing its shift to an ultra‑luxury EV niche. Mercedes‑Benz has broadened its high‑performance electric portfolio. The all‑electric AMG GT 4‑Door Coupé, delivering 860 kW (1,169 hp) and a 690 km WLTP range, sold out its 2026 production slots within 24 hours and will begin deliveries in early 2027. An electric C‑Class (C 400 4MATIC, 360 kW) and a top‑end AMG C‑63 (≈800 hp) are slated for 2027, while the brand revived V8 power with the updated flat‑plane M177 EVO 4.0‑L V8 in the GLE 63 S and GLS 63 SUVs (612 hp, 48 V mild‑hybrid) for 2026‑2027, and again for 2027 models meeting Euro 7 standards. Mercedes‑AMG announced a major expansion of 27 new models, concentrating on a new V8 and six‑cylinder family and adding fully electric offerings, notably the 680‑hp CLA 45 (three‑motor, 94 kWh, 670 km range) and its Shooting‑Brake variant. The CLA 45 set a Nürburgring lap record for four‑door sedans (7:32.070) with 500 kW (680 hp) output, 1,759 Nm torque and 0‑100 km/h in 2.7 s.

## Claims

- The Mercedes‑AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ electric sedan completed a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 32.070 seconds on 28 July 2026. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The lap was driven by test driver Kevin Berger. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The CLA 45 was run in fully stock production configuration with no body, suspension or power‑train modifications. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The CLA 45 is powered by three axial‑flux electric motors (two rear, one front) delivering a combined output of 500 kW (680 hp) and 1 759 Nm of torque. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The CLA 45 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The vehicle’s 94 kWh battery provides a WLTP‑rated range of over 670 km and supports 800 V fast charging at up to 330 kW, reaching 80 % charge in about 22 minutes. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Dr Stefan Weckbach, Chairman of Mercedes‑AMG, said the record demonstrates AMG’s track DNA and that the CLA 45 is the fastest car in its class. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- The CLA 45’s lap time is roughly 16 seconds faster than the previous petrol‑driven CLA 45 S and ahead of comparable models such as the Audi RS 3 and Porsche Taycan Turbo S. (corroborated by 14 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Mercedes-AMG GT 53 electric 4‑Door Coupe unveiled with record range

Mercedes‑AMG GT 53 electric 4‑Door Coupe launches with 544 hp, 0‑100 km/h in ~3.5 s, WLTP range up to 809 km and 600 kW fast‑charging; pricing from €115k, sales start Aug 2026.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-gt-53-4-door-coupe-unveiled-with-544-hp-and-up-to-800-km-range

### 2026-08-04: Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 electric sedan sets Nürburgring record

Mercedes‑AMG’s electric CLA 45 set a 7:32.070 Nürburgring lap on 28 July 2026, becoming the fastest four‑door EV sedan in its class.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-cla-45-ev-sets-nrburgring-record-for-fourdoor-sedans

### 2026-08-02: Jaguar unveils Type 00 EV concept and teases Type 01 prototype

Jaguar revealed the 1,000‑hp Type 00 EV concept in Miami and later teased the camouflaged Type 01 prototype at Goodwood, both built on the new Jaguar Electric Architecture platform.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaguar-unveils-type-00-ev-concept-and-teases-type-01-prototype

### 2026-07-31: Jaguar unveils Type 00 and Type 01 electric GT concepts

Jaguar revealed its Type 00 concept with a 430‑mile range at Miami Art Week and later showed Type 01 testing in Monaco, highlighting new design, sustainable materials and Formula E‑derived technology ahead of a

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaguar-unveils-type-00-and-type-01-electric-gt-concepts

### 2026-07-25: Mercedes-Benz unveils 680‑hp electric AMG CLA 45 and Shooting Brake models

Mercedes-Benz launched a 680‑hp electric AMG CLA 45 with three motors and fast charging, and praised its electric CLA Shooting Brake for strong test scores, added cargo space and popularity in Finland.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-unveils-680hp-electric-amg-cla-45-and-shooting-brake-models

### 2026-07-23: Mercedes-Benz Thailand EV sales surge 130% in H1 2026, unveils FLEX Mobility campaign

Mercedes‑Benz Thailand's EV sales rose 130% in H1 2026, with 300 electric CLA units sold and 1,350 orders pending. The brand launched the FLEX Mobility finance and service package, priced from 3,000‑6,000 baht

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-thailand-ev-sales-surge-130-in-h1-2026-unveils-flex-mobility-campaign

### 2026-07-22: Mercedes-Benz halts China production of electric CLA L after poor sales

Mercedes‑Benz stopped production of its China‑specific electric CLA L after only 627 units were sold in the first half of 2026, despite advanced specs and low pricing.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-halts-cla-electric-production-for-chinese-market

### 2026-07-18: Mercedes-Benz expands electric CLA lineup with Shooting Brake and high‑performance CLA 45

Mercedes-Benz tested the CLA 200 Shooting Brake’s 525 km range in the Czech Republic and introduced the high‑performance electric CLA 45 4MATIC+, offering up to 500 kW power, 0‑100 km/h in 2.7 s and WLTP ranges

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-expands-electric-cla-lineup-with-shooting-brake-and-highperformance-cla-45

### 2026-07-17: Mercedes begins series production of axial‑flux electric motors for AMG models

Mercedes starts series production of axial‑flux electric motors for future AMG models while facing internal doubts about the recently launched electric AMG GT 4‑Door Coupe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-begins-series-production-of-axialflux-electric-motors-for-amg-models

### 2026-07-14: Mercedes-AMG unveils 680‑hp electric CLA 45 4MATIC+ with 0‑100 km/h in 2.7 s

Mercedes‑AMG’s electric CLA 45 4MATIC+ delivers 680 hp, 0‑100 km/h in 2.7 s, 670 km range, fast 330 kW charging, and AI‑enhanced MBUX.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesamg-unveils-671hp-cla-45-electric-sedan-at-goodwood

### 2026-07-11: Mercedes-Benz launches new CLA line in Japan

Mercedes‑Benz Japan launches the new CLA and Shooting‑Brake, featuring MMA platform, 48 V mild‑hybrid, prices from ¥5.98‑7.10 million, a 350‑unit Launch Edition, and a high‑performance AMG CLA 45 EV with 680 PS

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-launches-new-cla-models-in-japan-adding-highperformance-amg-ev

### 2026-07-10: Mercedes‑AMG launches 680 hp electric CLA 45 with three‑motor drivetrain

Mercedes‑AMG unveiled the electric CLA 45 4MATIC+, a 680 hp, three‑motor performance car with up to 670 km range, 0‑100 km/h in 2.7 s, and active‑drive features, available as sedan and Shooting Brake.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesamg-launches-680hp-electric-cla-45-performance-sedan

### 2026-07-10: Jaguar Type 01 electric GT unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jaguar unveiled its electric Type 01 GT at Goodwood, featuring 1 000 hp, 1 300 Nm torque, a 120 kWh battery, 692 km range and a luxury price of $130‑150k, with a world debut slated for New York.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaguar-unveils-type-01-electric-gt-prototype-at-goodwood-festival

### 2026-07-08: Mercedes‑AMG launches electric CLA 45, 680 hp three‑motor EV

Mercedes‑AMG’s electric CLA 45 4MATIC+ arrives with three axial‑flux motors, 680 hp, 0‑100 km/h in 2.7 s, 670 km range, 330 kW fast‑charge and simulated engine sound.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-launches-671hp-electric-cla-45

### 2026-06-30: Mercedes-Benz and Citroën unveil new electric vehicles for 2026

Mercedes‑Benz eyes an 800‑hp AMG electric C‑Class for late 2026, while Citroën launches the stylized ë‑C3 Tonic with two battery options on 2 July 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-and-citron-unveil-new-electric-vehicles-for-2026

### 2026-06-28: Jaguar pushes ahead with electric luxury Type 01 sedan and 1,000‑hp GT concept

Jaguar advances its electric luxury lineup with the Type 01 sedan, criticized for lacking beauty, and a four‑door GT delivering over 1,000 hp and advanced electric drivetrain.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaguar-pushes-ahead-with-electric-luxury-type-01-sedan-and-1000hp-gt-concept

### 2026-06-26: Jaguar targets ultra‑luxury electric niche with $130,000 Type 00 model

Jaguar is repositioning as an ultra‑luxury EV brand, targeting a “niche within a niche” and planning to debut its first production model, based on the Type 00 concept, by year‑end at roughly $130,000.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaguar-targets-ultraluxury-electric-niche-with-130000-type-00-model

### 2026-06-26: Mercedes-AMG GT 43 sports car launches in Argentina with $229,900 price tag

Mercedes‑AMG GT 43, a 421 hp mild‑hybrid sports coupe, launches in Argentina for US$229,900, featuring an electric turbocharger, 0‑100 km/h in 4.6 s, rear‑wheel drive and extensive AMG DYNAMIC PLUS equipment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-gt-43-sports-car-launches-in-argentina-with-229900-price-tag

### 2026-06-25: Mercedes‑AMG electric GLA high‑performance prototype spotted in Europe

Mercedes‑AMG’s electric high‑performance GLA prototype, camouflaged and tested in Europe, shows design cues from its electric CLA/GLB siblings, sport‑tuned suspension, red‑caliper brakes and a tech‑rich cabin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesamg-electric-gla-highperformance-prototype-spotted-in-europe

### 2026-06-24: Mercedes‑AMG launches 2026 electric GT 4‑Door Coupé

Mercedes‑AMG unveiled its 2026 electric GT 4‑Door Coupé with 1,169 PS and a 690 km range; CEOs Källenius and Vigna discussed the launch, design criticism and market‑driven electrification.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesamg-launches-2026-electric-gt-4door-coup

### 2026-06-23: Mercedes-Benz rolls out electric C‑Class and brings V8 engines back to AMG line‑up

Mercedes introduces an electric C‑Class for 2027 and revives V8 engines in the AMG GLS 63 and CLE 63, adding a 48 V hybrid system and up to 800 hp in top variants.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-cle-63-to-return-to-v8-engine-in-2027-restyling

### 2026-06-23: Jaguar to Unveil Type 01 Electric GT in New York This October

Jaguar will unveil its all‑electric Type 01 GT in October 2026 in New York, a luxury four‑door with ~986 hp, 120 kWh battery and ~400 mi range, underscoring the brand’s shift to EV‑only production.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jaguar-type-01-ev-set-for-october-debut-in-new-york

### 2026-06-20: Mercedes‑Benz AMG GT EV set to rival Jaguar Type 01 in high‑performance electric segment

Mercedes‑Benz’s AMG GT EV four‑door electric coupé is positioned to compete with Jaguar’s upcoming Type 01 high‑performance electric GT, joining other premium EVs like the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Tesla Pla​

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesbenz-amg-gt-ev-set-to-rival-jaguar-type-01-in-highperformance-electric-segment

### 2026-06-18: Mercedes‑AMG refreshes GLE 63 S and GLS 63 SUVs with new 4.0 L V8 EVO for 2027

Mercedes‑AMG unveiled 2027 updates for the GLE 63 S and GLS 63 SUVs, adding a revised 4.0 L V8 EVO with 612 hp, a 48 V mild‑hybrid boost, 0‑100 km/h in ~3.9‑4.2 s and Euro 7‑compliant emissions.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesamg-refreshes-gle-63-s-and-gls-63-suvs-with-new-40-l-v8-evo-for-2027

### 2026-06-18: Mercedes-AMG unveils 27 new models and upgraded V8 engine

Mercedes-AMG will launch over 27 new models in three years, adding electric high‑performance cars and an upgraded M177 EVO V8 delivering 450 kW while meeting tighter emissions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-unveils-27-new-models-and-upgraded-v8-engine

### 2026-06-18: Mercedes AMG GT electric four‑door sells out in a day amid 140‑year brand celebration

Mercedes‑Benz’s new electric AMG GT four‑door sold out in a day, with deliveries set for 2027, as the brand celebrates 140 years and unveils over 40 upcoming models.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-gt-electric-fourdoor-sells-out-in-a-day-amid-140year-brand-celebration

### 2026-06-16: Mercedes-AMG unveils updated GLE 63 S and GLS 63 SUVs with new flat‑plane V8

Mercedes‑AMG launches the GLE 63 S and GLS 63 SUVs with a new flat‑plane V8, mild‑hybrid boost, 0‑100 km/h in under 4 seconds and updated AMG styling.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedesamg-launches-facelifted-gls-63-suv-with-upgraded-40l-flatplane-v8

### 2026-06-15: Mercedes-AMG confronts GT3 parts shortage amid launch of new 2026 GLE 63 S SUV

Mercedes‑AMG launches the 2026 GLE 63 S SUV with a new V8 engine while its GT3 race cars face a parts shortage after switching to Affalterbach Racing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-amg-confronts-gt3-parts-shortage-amid-launch-of-new-2026-gle-63-s-suv

### 2026-06-15: Mercedes‑AMG GLE 63 S and GLS 63 SUVs Receive Updated 4.0 L V8 with Mild‑Hybrid Boost

Mercedes‑AMG GLE 63 S and GLS 63 get a new 4.0 L flat‑plane V8 with 48 V mild‑hybrid boost (≈612 hp, 850 Nm), updated suspension, exhaust and styling; 0‑100 km/h in 3.9 s and 4.2 s.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-rolls-out-v8-performance-upgrades-and-ota-software-enhancements-for-its-suvs-and-elect

### 2026-05-29: Mercedes expands EV lineup with budget GLC models and high‑performance AMG GT

Mercedes launches cheaper electric GLC variants and an ultra‑fast, high‑power AMG GT EV, with new battery tech, fast charging and performance specs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-expands-ev-lineup-with-budget-glc-models-and-highperformance-amg-gt

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