Hyundai's exhilaration in electric vehicles could inspire Aston Martin to venture into similar electrifying adventures for their first electric model.
Aston Martin Steps into the Electric Era with First EV on the Horizon
Aston Martin, the iconic British luxury car manufacturer, is gearing up to join the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. The brand's first all-electric model is expected to debut this decade, preceded by the launch of the Valhalla plug-in hybrid hypercar.
Marek Reichman, the Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin, made these announcements at Monterey Car Week. The Valhalla PHEV hypercar, one of Aston Martin's current projects, is expected to be the last all-new Aston Martin launched before the brand transitions to full electric power.
Aston Martin has partnered with Lucid to supply the motors and battery technology for its first EV. While performance figures are yet to be revealed, the brand is committed to ensuring that any technology used genuinely improves the driving experience and is authentic.
The design of Aston Martin's first EV remains a mystery, with the brand keeping tight-lips about whether it will be a sleek sports car, a supercar, or an SUV. What we do know is that Aston Martin is considering technology similar to Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N for its electric vehicle.
To make the driving experience more exciting, Aston Martin is planning to introduce simulated gear changes and combustion-style sound effects in its first electric vehicle. The technology used will also be employed to enhance driving performance, with potential applications including torque vectoring and other methods to generate engagement.
However, if the technology is purely artificial, Aston Martin is not interested in using it. Marek Reichman believes Aston Martin's Formula One data can improve the handling of its road-going electric vehicles, and the brand is open to using any technology that improves driving performance and is authentic.
The Valhalla PHEV hypercar is expected to launch before Aston Martin's first all-electric model. This plug-in hybrid hypercar is a limited-run, mid-engined rival to the McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80.
Despite the exciting developments in the electric vehicle space, Aston Martin's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) launch has been delayed to 2026, with plug-in hybrids currently prioritized. The first EV from Aston Martin will be debuted this decade, but a specific launch date has not been announced.
Aston Martin is committed to maintaining its reputation for delivering exceptional driving experiences, even in the electric era. The brand's entry into the EV market promises to be an exciting development, and we eagerly await more details about Aston Martin's first electric vehicle.
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