To date, Mercedes-AMG has built five standalone cars. That list is already set to expand to six when the sub-brand's new electric sedan debuts — but as it turns out, the Mercedes performance group won't stop there.

AMG has produced a sportier version of the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, but on Thursday it announced a larger standalone model based on its own AMG.EA dedicated EV platform. A teaser sketch released as part of the announcement shows a fairly sleek silhouette by big SUV standards, with a steeply raked rear roof pillar and low roof line.

Mercedes-AMG is developing a bespoke SUV rumored to feature a quad-motor powertrain, putting out over 1,000 hp

Mercedes-AMG is building a big car using lots of electricity and likely a fair few spells. That shady teaser pic above previews AMG’s first ever SUV. An electric SUV. ‘But wait,’ you cry, ‘AMG already builds loads of SUVs like the GLA and the GLB and the GLC and the GLE and the GLS and the EQE and the G-Wagen!