Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
The silent storm: AMG's pioneering 740bhp electric masterpiece.
- Power
- 751 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.8 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Est. value
- $1.2m–$1.5m
- #29 in rarest cars by production numbers
- #13 in fastest Mercedes-Benz cars
- #8 in most valuable Mercedes-Benz cars
About the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
The SLS AMG Electric Drive was a landmark engineering exercise that briefly held the title of the world's fastest electric production car. Replacing the signature 6.2-litre V8 with four electric motors and a 60kWh battery pack, it delivered a staggering 1,000Nm of torque and sophisticated torque vectoring. Despite its immense weight penalty over the standard car, its F1-derived technology allowed it to lap the Nürburgring in under eight minutes. Originally intended for a run of 100 units, its astronomical price and limited range resulted in only nine customer cars being completed, making it the rarest SLS variant.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive specs
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive produces 751 bhp (560 kW) and 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | SLS AMG Electric Drive |
| Trim | Electric Drive |
| Years | 2013–2014 |
| Type | Hypercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 9 built |
| Engine | Four synchronous electric motors |
|---|---|
| Induction | Electric |
| Power | 751 bhp (560 kW) |
| Torque | 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 13,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Transmission | Two single-speed gearboxes (one per axle) |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2,110 kg (4,652 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 356 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive worth?
A typical Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is estimated to be worth $1,200,000 – $1,500,000 (about £895,000 – £1,120,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive fun facts
- It featured a 'Torque Dynamics' system that could independently accelerate or brake each wheel to virtually eliminate understeer.
- The car's unique 'AMG Lumilectric Magno' paint was a liquid-effect neon yellow-green that became its signature launch colour.
- In 2013, it set a lap record for electric production cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7:56.234.
