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General Aston Martin Announces V6 Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid Plans

Aston Martin Announces V6 Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid Plans

In-house hybrid/plug-in hybrid systems are under development for the most powerful versions in the Aston Martin range.
By Mark Kane 24 March 2020
General Aston Martin Rapide E Debuts At 2019 Shanghai Auto Show: Video

Aston Martin Rapide E Debuts At 2019 Shanghai Auto Show: Video

Aston Martin unveiled at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show the final production-ready iteration of the Rapide E all-electric sports saloon with range of over 200 miles (320 km).
By Mark Kane 15 April 2019
General Next Bond Car To Be Battery-Powered Aston Martin

Next Bond Car To Be Battery-Powered Aston Martin

James Bond will once again drive an Aston Martin the next time he appears on the big screen, but this time it will be all-electric.
By Domenick Yoney 13 March 2019
Geneva Motor Show Electric Lagonda All-Terrain SUV Concept To Debut In Geneva

Electric Lagonda All-Terrain SUV Concept To Debut In Geneva

Aston Martin Lagonda announced the unveiling of the new Lagonda All-Terrain Concept at the Geneva Motor Show (from 5 March to 17 March).
By Mark Kane 06 February 2019
General Aston Martin Rapide E Validation Prototype Moves Under Own Power

Aston Martin Rapide E Validation Prototype Moves Under Own Power

It's the first time when the Aston electric car is running under its own power from an 800 volt production battery.
By Mark Kane 21 January 2019
General Aston Martin Launches Classic Electric Conversions

Aston Martin Launches Classic Electric Conversions

A new official Heritage EV program from Aston Martin Works will convert your classic into an all-electric equivalent
By AutoClassics 06 December 2018
General 2015 All-Electric Aston Martin DBX Concept Goes With Gas Instead

2015 All-Electric Aston Martin DBX Concept Goes With Gas Instead

Aston Martin ultimately scrapped the all-electric all-wheel-drive DBX Concept, unveiled in 2015, despite the fact that it could've been the flagship EV for the brand.
By Mark Kane 24 November 2018
General Aston Martin Reveals Secrets Of Rapide E: Range Over 200 Miles

Aston Martin Reveals Secrets Of Rapide E: Range Over 200 Miles

Aston Martin re-confirmed the launch of its first all-electric car, which from now will be called the Rapide E. Market launch of limited series of 155 units will start in fourth quarter of 2019
By Mark Kane 12 September 2018
General Aston Martin Turns To Wales For Electric Car Production

Aston Martin Turns To Wales For Electric Car Production

The former WW2 airfield will be home to Aston’s Lagonda sub-brand, which is heralded as the world's first zero-emission luxury marque.
By James Fossdyke 11 September 2018
General Aston Martin Shows Off Battery For Upcoming Rapide E

Aston Martin Shows Off Battery For Upcoming Rapide E

Aston Martin chief Andy Palmer officially reveals the first production intent battery for the automaker's upcoming RapidE.
By Steven Loveday 21 August 2018
General Aston Martin Electric Project Neptune Enters Production

Aston Martin Electric Project Neptune Enters Production

If you’ve been itching to go diving in Aston Martin’s Project Neptune limited-edition submersible, you’ll be happy to know production has started. A public reveal will be held later this year, so get that $3.3 million ready.
By Anthony Alaniz 16 August 2018
General Former Aston Martin Owners Explains Why He Bought A Tesla Model S

Former Aston Martin Owners Explains Why He Bought A Tesla Model S

The environmental aspect and the performance factor are what tips the customers over to Tesla.
By Vanja Kljaic 30 July 2018
General New Aston Lagonda SUV To Be Electric, On Sale In 2021

New Aston Lagonda SUV To Be Electric, On Sale In 2021

Aston Martin has officially revealed that its first car from luxury sub-brand Lagonda will be an all-electric SUV, arriving in 2021.
By Motor1 28 May 2018
General Aston Martin Says No To Electric SUV

Aston Martin Says No To Electric SUV

Aston Martin's entrance in the ever-growing luxury SUV arena was supposed to be the first car in the British Brand's history to come with an all electric powertrain, that's not planned anymore.
By Dominik Wilde 25 April 2018
General First Electric Aston Martin's Lagonda Will Be An SUV

First Electric Aston Martin's Lagonda Will Be An SUV

The new Lagonda brand, launched by Aston Martin in Geneva, is set to become ultimate luxury zero-emission brand. The first model to be SUV.
By Mark Kane 19 April 2018
Geneva Motor Show Aston Martin Reveals Electric Lagonda Vision (w/video)

Aston Martin Reveals Electric Lagonda Vision (w/video)

Aston says that a revitalized Lagonda is set to be the world’s first luxury brand exclusively driven by zero-emission powertrain technologies.
By InsideEVs Editorial Team 06 March 2018
General Andy Palmer Says Aston Martin Rapide E Is For Buyers Looking For "Something Above Tesla"

Andy Palmer Says Aston Martin Rapide E Is For Buyers Looking For "Something Above Tesla"

Aston Martin is developing its first all-electric car, the RapidE using the Rapide AMR as a base. It's targeted above Tesla.
By Mark Kane 26 January 2018
General Aston Martin Might Launch Direct Competitor To New Tesla Roadster

Aston Martin Might Launch Direct Competitor To New Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster Won't see the light of day before the early part of next decade. Aston Martin is in the middle of a complete model overhaul which might also include a brand new sports car, powered entirely by electric energy. According to a new report by AutoExpress, the British exotic manufacturer is interested in launching a direct competitor for the new Tesla Roadster ...
By Anthony Karr 22 January 2018
General Andy Palmer Says Dyson's Electric Car Goals Aren't Achievable

Andy Palmer Says Dyson's Electric Car Goals Aren't Achievable

Don't tell the CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda that a household appliance maker can add electric vehicles to its product portfolio in just a few short years.
By Domenick Yoney 16 January 2018
General Aston Martin Unveils Neptune Electric Submarine

Aston Martin Unveils Neptune Electric Submarine

Billed as being the “world’s lightest and most compact three-person production submersible,” the underwater toy is fitted with a 30-kWh battery pack that has enough juice to last for up to 12 hours of use.
By Adrian Padeanu 15 October 2017
General Aston Martin Intends To Go All Hybrid/Electric By 2030

Aston Martin Intends To Go All Hybrid/Electric By 2030

Aston Martin CEO, Andy Palmer, explains the automaker's future electrification goals. The company intends to electrify its full lineup and will go it alone.
By Steven Loveday 09 September 2017
General Umm ... Aston Martin Hires Ex Ferrari/Maserati Engine Guru For EV Push?

Umm ... Aston Martin Hires Ex Ferrari/Maserati Engine Guru For EV Push?

Aston Martin has announced plans to bring its first fully electric car to market by 2019. Strangely, the company has hired a well-known engine boss to help.
By Steven Loveday 18 August 2017
General Other Automaker Execs Still Don't See Tesla As A Threat

Other Automaker Execs Still Don't See Tesla As A Threat

Despite Tesla's timeliness of the Model 3, and still no other pure electric automakers emerging, or comparable offerings, legacy auto execs aren't scared.
By EVANNEX 22 July 2017
General Aston Martin's First All-Electric Car To Arrive In 2019, But Limited To 155 Units

Aston Martin's First All-Electric Car To Arrive In 2019, But Limited To 155 Units

Aston Martin has confirmed production of its first all-electric model, although plans for the EV seem to have changed a little bit over time
By Mark Kane 27 June 2017
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