Mercedes-AMG is launching its first super electric SUV, separate from Mercedes. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the sleek. The all-electric performance SUV is now officially testing on public roads. Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming performance SUV.

The iconic high-performance brand is launching its first electric SUV, built entirely from scratch. Unlike the EQS, the new model will be made independently of Mercedes. It will be based on its advanced new AMG.EA platform.

We knew the electric SUV was coming after Mercedes-AMG dropped the first teaser last month. The image revealed a sporty-looking silhouette with a distinct rear fin.

Mercedes-AMG said the electric SUV, dubbed “Born in Affalterbach,” is a “groundbreaking off-roader.” After pioneering the segment over 25 years ago with the ML 55 AMG, the performance brand said its new EV will be “a truly captivating high-performance off-roader based on the AMG.EA.”

As testing on public roads kicks off, we are getting a closer look at the super electric SUV. Mercedes-AMG announced the new SUV has officially begun cold-weather testing.

Aggressive wheel arches and a bold front face complement the smooth, elegant design. Like the EQS and EQE SUVs, it includes retractable door handles for improved performance.

The electric Mercedes-AMG super SUV is coming soon

Testing has begun in northern Ireland, where its sporty four-door electric coupe was spotted testing earlier this year. The electric SUV will be the second vehicle built on its dedicated AMG.EA platform.

The performance brand said its new architecture is a “technological trailblazer” with axial-flux tech from Mercedes-owned Yasa. According to Autocar, the AMG.EA will feature 800V and support twin and tri-motor systems.

With each Yasa motor packing up to 480 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, the super electric SUV is expected to be available with over 1,000 hp combined output.

The company claims its e-motors have four times more torque and double the power of nearly all current tech on the market.

Inside, the performance electric SUV is expected to be just as impressive. It will feature the new AMG.OS software.

Although prices have yet to be revealed, one thing is for sure—they won’t be cheap. The 2025 AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC starts at $130,800 in the US, but you can expect it to be even more than that. The production version is set to launch in Europe in 2027. Although still to be announced, a US debut is expected to follow shortly after.

Silicon Valley startup RollAway is offering a novel idea that rethinks the traditional lodging experience. RollAway has unveiled its first generation “Suite on Wheels” – a boutique sleeper rental built from a BrightDrop electric van. The Suites on Wheels are available to reserve and test out now, giving customers the freedom to explore sustainably, park, and lodge in whatever location they’d like.

RollAway is a hospitality startup founded in Silicon Valley by CEO Waldy Torres. Torres and the RollAway team have devised a unique approach to the lodging segment using 100% electric vans. According to the company website, “It’s not a hotel, not an AirBnB, but the ultimate stay on wheels.”

The startup actually calls its fleet of electric vans, obtained through a partnership with GM’s BrightDrop, “Suites on Wheels.” We got our first look at RollAway in March of 2023 when it debuted its new lodging business ahead of a launch in the San Francisco Bay Area.

At the time, RollAway opened pre-bookings for its electric van rentals. Today, however, the startup has introduced its first-generation “Suite on Wheels,” which is available to reserve now.

RollAway opens its schedule to book an stay in a van

The startup shared details of its first-generation Suite on Wheels, built upon BrightDrop’s zero-emissions van platform. Per the company, the electric hotel room on wheels boasts a 270+ mile range, better than the 250-mile range initially promised in 2023.

RollAway shared that each electric van suite features five-star amenities including personalized assistance through a virtual concierge, farm-to-table breakfast packages, and curated travel itineraries. Each Suite on Wheels also comes equipped with bedding from PARACHUTE Home, a spa-class bathroom with Malin + Goetz toiletries, Starlink WiFi, and YETI amenities that guests can take with them on the go.

RollAway founder and CEO Waldy Torres spoke about the official launch of its services in the first generation electric vans:

RollAway was built to break the barriers of conventional travel. We envisioned an entirely new way to explore—free from the constraints of location-specific accommodations, multi-step travel planning, or environmental compromises. Our Suite on Wheels blends five-star services, residential comforts, intuitive technology, and an uncompromising commitment to sustainability into a sanctuary on wheels where every mile is an experience, and every destination feels like home.

According to the startup, reservations are officially open, and it has already begun welcoming early guests into its new fleet of customized electric vans. You can book a stay of your own at gorollaway.com, but you may have to wait a while. We did a quick search, and the RollAway electric vans look almost entirely booked until the fall of 2025.

That could be a good sign that there’s a market for sustainable, mobile lodging that will hopefully enable RollAway to expand its fleet of available vans. This is a startup to keep an eye on. If you happen to get a reservation, I’d love to hear about your experience. I’ll try to get in one of those Suites on Wheels in 2025 and will be sure to document my experience.

In the meantime, here’s RollAway’s recent launch video detailing the design and amenities of the electric vans:

A Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series has been spotted at a BYD facility in China. Is it getting reverse-engineered?

There are still a lot of questions unanswered about whether or not the Cybertruck program is a success.

Some Tesla fans are claiming it is based on the fact that it is the best-selling electric pickup truck in the US. However, Tesla achieved that with the first year of Cybertruck production thanks to a backlog of over 1 million reservations.

It will be interesting to see how it fairs next year after having exhausted its backlog of reservations after having delivered 40,000 to 50,000 trucks. We already see some demand issues as Tesla started discounting the Cybertruck through its referral program and lower leases.

While the jury is still out about whether or not the Cybertruck program is a success, as I noted in my review, there’s undoubtedly impressive technology in the truck. Technology that some other automakers might be interested in learning more about.

That’s why it’s interesting to see a Tesla Cybertruck spotted at a BYD facility in China (via X):

In the short video, we see a bunch of men intently looking into the vehicle before entering what is reportedly a BYD facility.

BYD is both a competitor and supplier to Tesla. The Chinese mega-corporation is the world’s best-seller of electric vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs), and it is closing in on Tesla for BEVs on top of being the second largest producer of battery cells, which it supplies to Tesla, behind CATL.

In the auto industry, it’s normal to buy vehicles from other automakers to benchmark or reverse-engineer them.

The Cybertruck is not available for sale in China, and therefore, BYD is had to buy one in the US and import it in China.

There are a lot of rumors right now about Tesla potentially launching the Cybertruck in the world’s biggest auto market.