{"id":83687,"date":"2025-09-15T09:08:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83687"},"modified":"2025-09-15T09:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:08:29","slug":"mercedes-amg-considering-electric-bmw-m4-rival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83687","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-AMG Is Considering An Electric BMW M4 Rival"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no longer a secret that BMW is preparing an electric M3. Several high-ranking M officials have confirmed a super sedan without a combustion engine is on the way. Heck, there are even spy photos and videos<\/a>. Sources close to Munich say it could arrive as early as 2027 under the internal codename \u201cZA0.\u201d An electric M4 (\u201cZA2\u201d) is also reportedly in development, with a release expected sometime after 2028.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019d expect, the competition isn\u2019t standing still. Mercedes-AMG has publicly acknowledged it\u2019s considering a high-performance electric two-door coupe. However, it hasn\u2019t been approved yet due to concerns that such a model might not attract enough buyers to justify development costs. AMG boss Michael Schiebe told Autocar<\/em> the technology is ready, but questioned whether there\u2019s sufficient market demand.<\/p>\n

AMG\u2019s reluctance is understandable. Demand for the C63<\/a> dropped sharply when the latest generation debuted with a plug-in hybrid setup centered around a tiny four-cylinder engine. Affalterbach\u2019s clientele favors large-displacement combustion engines, so selling an electric coupe could prove difficult. Still, Schiebe hinted it might receive approval as a \u201cbrand-shaper,\u201d even if demand remains modest.<\/p>\n