Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé Electric Car Lease

Our Latest Electric Car Lease - The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé

Many luxury and sports performance electric car manufacturers will be making some considerable inhales when they notice the recent release (May 2026) by Mercedes.

The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4 door Coupe is something to behold, as we will cover below, pushing the boundaries of performance, vehicle range and charging experience. It is the latter which are easy to forget when UK leasing customers are appraising which vehicle to procure next.

While aesthetics, build quality and technology remain largely important to British drivers, we cannot ignore that battery capability and infrastructure are still objective metrics in the acquisition. Even in 2026, when confidence and support behind the BEV is at an all-time high, the analysis underpinning the buying decision remains as equally important now as it did in 2020 when mass-adoption began.

The new GT Coupe EV is a prime example of the future of our vehicles, with its charging abilities demonstrating the direction of where our vehicles are going. With a charge power maximum of 600kW DC, Mercedes have created the most powerful charging capability in an EV to date.

To put this in perspective, using our e-car lease guide to EVs , the maximum capabilities of our vehicles so far have been circa 400kW DC. The average rapid charge (DC) ability on the e-car lease website is 192kW DC. So, to have a vehicle with the ability to operate at 600kW is truly outstanding. But why is this so important?

One of the main issues stopping many UK drivers move into an EV is that there are concerns that for those unable to charge at home or who are covering higher-mileage, the time for charging their vehicle makes the process unworkable.

In particular, there was anxiety that drivers would be left for 30 mins – 1 hour in some rainy and cold service station! While some of our earlier innovations lacked the real capacity to be truly called “rapid” the evolution of charging is something that car and battery manufacturers can be proud of.

With the upcoming GT EV from Mercedes, some of the charging times are more in-line with a petrol station experience.

However, this is subject always to the charging facility you are using. Just to be clear, every DC point throughout the UK will offer a different charging speed according to the electrical capability and the operator installing it. Using a service like Zap Map helps a BEV driver to understand this before arriving at the charging station. You will find in the UK that many rapid (50kW+) and Ultra-Rapid (150kW+) do have varying speeds, and costs, which is why understanding the ability of your vehicle and the charging solution is so integral. Taking the AMG GT EV, see the 10-80% time below:     

•  50kW DC – 94 mins (adding at a rate of 160 miles per hour)
•  150kW DC – 35 mins (adding at a rate of 440 miles per hour)
•  350kW DC – 17mins (adding at a rate of 910 miles per hour))
•  500kW DC – 13 mins (adding at a rate of 1190 miles per hour)
•  600kW DC – 10mins

But, as a show of honesty, it is important to recognise that many charging solutions are not capable of 350kW DC or more just yet. What might be considered as Ultra-Ultra Rapid (or similar), is still a growing phenomenon. So far this year, 1,410 150kW DC+ solutions have been installed in the UK, taking their number to just under 13,500 by April 2026.

This is why the push from energy companies and charging operators is so fastidious with the regulators and Government, as there is an understanding that this is something which needs to be addressed to ensure a positive experience for UK new and used EV drivers.      

Discover the new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé Electric Car Lease

“Too hard to resist” the new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupé Electric is a benchmark for performance and delivery experience. With a sleek aerodynamic design, design interior and unstoppable drivetrain technology, this is a car looking to push you to the edge.

The Affalterbach makes it feel like a sports car with AMGFORCE Sports+, aerodynamic coupe shape, sculpture interior and next level technology with the Axial flux motor, liquid cooled battery and active aerodynamics.

Where proportion meets presence the sleek coupe has distinctive lighting and embodies performance, with the sculpted design, AEROKINETICS elements, illuminated front / rear and choice of 21” alloys. Inside the driver-oriented cockpit is angled for performance with the individual setup, AMG steering wheel,  AMG performance seats, panoramic roof with SKY CONTROL and illuminated pattern plus generous comfort seats in the rear.           

Built to dominate, some of the pioneering technology is a force to be reckoned with. Performance features include – Axial Flux Motor for a more compact and lighter motor, AMG Ride Control+ for suspension choices, AMG Active Ride Control for state of the art hydraulics, AMG Driver’s Package for more dynamism and a better 186mph top speed.

AEROKINETICS – the rear spoiler, rear diffusor, Venturi Flow and Airpanel all add to the efficiency. Driving Experience – the Boost mode enables the blistering acceleration, the AMGFORCE Sport+ recreates the sounds and sensations of the famous V8 engine, the AMG RACE ENGINEER controls all the software and hardware via leading chip design, AMG Launch Control for the explosive start plus the Drift mode makes for an exciting experience.     

Find out more via the  Mercedes  website.

How will the new sports performance Mercedes EV perform? Will it be a good EV?

At the time of launch you can choose between 2 key battery options including: 

•  55 4Matic+ - from £130,000 with a usable battery of 106kWh this AWD liftback saloon offers 600kW (805hp), top speeds of 186 mph and 0-62 times of 2.8 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 310 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 430 miles (on a full charge) – 370 miles combined. The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 11 hours and 30 mins with the 600 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 12 minutes. This EV has no confirmed Bidirectional charging. It has a 141mpg equivalent and 415L cargo volume. The car cannot tow;

•  63 4Matic+ - from £170,000 with a usable battery of 106kWh this AWD liftback saloon offers 860kW (1153hp), top speeds of 186 mph and 0-62 times of 2.4 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 310 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 430 miles (on a full charge) – 370 miles combined. The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 11 hours and 30 mins with the 600 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 12 minutes. This EV has no confirmed Bidirectional charging. It has a 141mpg equivalent and 415L cargo volume. The car cannot tow. This machine has 1475 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most exciting EVs on the market.  

Want to know more about going into the Mercedes GT Electric?

Head to our dedicated Mercedes special offers section  or speak to our experts directly on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]