Key highlights
- Aston Martin’s first fully electric car is now expected between 2033 and 2035
- The British marque plans to keep its V8 and V12 engines compliant until at least 2035
- The company is delaying major EV investment while it evaluates changing technology, demand and regulations
Aston Martin has pushed back the launch of its first fully electric car yet again. The British luxury sports carmaker now expects its first EV to arrive sometime between 2033 and 2035, there is no longer a fixed launch date.
The company had originally targeted 2025 for its first EV, before moving the timeline to 2026 and later indicating that the model could arrive by 2030. The latest delay effectively pushes Aston Martin’s entry into the EV market into the next decade.
Changing demand drives the decision
The company already has an agreement with Lucid for electric powertrain technology. Hallmark indicated that delaying the programme could allow Aston Martin to use newer technology when it eventually activates the agreement, rather than committing to hardware developed for an earlier timeline.
Aston Martin had previously planned four EVs based on a dedicated architecture, including a GT, SUV, crossover and mid-engined supercar. The latest report does not indicate that this overall product strategy has been cancelled.
V8 and V12 engines get more time
For enthusiasts, the bigger news is what Aston Martin plans to do in the meantime. The company has a roadmap to keep its V8 and V12 engines compliant through at least 2035, meaning combustion-powered Aston Martins will remain part of the range well into the next decade.
Hybridisation will still play a role, although Hallmark suggested that Aston Martin will favour conventional hybrid systems over plug-in hybrids because of the additional weight associated with larger batteries.
EV development continues, just at a slower pace
Aston Martin is not abandoning electrification altogether. Instead, the company is taking a more cautious approach and continuing research while watching how battery technology, regulations and customer demand develop.
The brand also plans to replace its entire core product range between 2030 and 2035, with future models expected to deliver higher levels of performance and quality.
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