Aston Martin to launch its first EV by 2030

The first Aston Martin EV will arrive before the end of this decade, says CEO Adrian Hallmark.

Hallmark, who took charge of the iconic British brand in September last year, revealed the company’s plans during an interaction with the media. Aston Martin will also expand its hybrid range and increase the number of model variants in the coming years.

The path to electrification is “not as clear-cut as three or five years ago,” Hallmark said. “But the general direction is absolutely towards electrification. Our commitment is towards carbon-neutral or net zero. But to get there we will double down and add incremental products in the hybrid space before we get to full electric,” he added.

Still, Hallmark is confident that the brand’s first EV will arrive “in this decade, but we’ll add hybrid derivatives as well, through to 2035”.

US-based EV maker Lucid will play a big role in Aston Martin’s electrification journey. Its future models will use Lucid’s electric motor, battery control systems and inverters.

Source: Autocar