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Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt

Green Car Congress

Aston Martin will develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology alongside Britishvolt. The collaboration, formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding, further supports the ultra-luxury manufacturer’s plans to launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025.

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Aston Martin announces Racing.Green. sustainability strategy

Green Car Congress

Aston Martin announced its new sustainability strategy, Racing.Green. formalizes core principles, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, that reflect Aston Martin’s established approach to sustainability and sets new targets across all aspects of the business. Launched on Earth Day, Racing.Green.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

Baua Electric

Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The remarks come after Aston Martin in February delayed the launch of its first electric vehicle by one year until 2026, and with deliveries due in 2027.

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Lucid agrees to supply Aston Martin with EV powertrain tech

Teslarati

Lucid Group announced today it had come to terms with Aston Martin in what is being called “a definitive agreement to establish a long-term strategic technology partnership with Aston Martin to accelerate the iconic British brand’s high-performance electrification strategy and long-term growth.”

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Aston Martin pushes back its first Lucid-infused EVs’ launch to 2026

Teslarati

Luxury automaker Aston Martin is pushing back the launch of its first battery-electric vehicle to 2026, citing lower-than-expected consumer demand for such cars at the upcoming EV’s price point. The vehicle is expected to feature technology from Lucid Group. million pounds ($220.6 million) in Q4 2023.

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Aston Martin gets £9million government funding for twin front electric drive unit

Electric Cars Report

Aston Martin’s high-performance electrification strategy has been awarded £9million of government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), further supplementing the research and development of Aston Martin’s innovative modular battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform.

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Aston Martin teams with Britishvolt to develop high-performance EV batteries

Teslarati

Aston Martin has announced that it is moving forward in its journey to electrification after reaching an agreement to develop high-performance electric vehicle batteries with cell technology company Britishvolt. The collaboration will support Aston Martin’s plans to launch its first EV in 2025.