From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m 20s
Aston Martin Delays EV Launch to 2033-2035
Aston Martin's first EV won't arrive until 2033 or later, with V8 and V12 engines running through 2035.
In brief
Aston Martin's first EV won't arrive until 2033 or later, with V8 and V12 engines running through 2035. Aston Martin delays its first electric vehicle to 2033-2035 while keeping V8 and V12 engines in production until 2035. Originally reported by Motor1.
EV Timeline Shift
Aston Martin's first battery-electric vehicle will not arrive before 2033, and might not land until 2035.
CEO Adrian Hallmark
CEO Adrian Hallmark outlines a 2033 to 2035 window for Aston Martin's first EV while planning compliant V8 and V12 engines through 2035.
BEV Delayer Status
Hallmark describes the company as a 'BEV delayer', not a 'BEV denier' to separate postponed launch from abandoned one.
“BEV delayer”
Lucid Partnership
A deal with Lucid gives Aston Martin access to electric-vehicle technology, with delayed timeline working in the company's favor.
Combustion Engine Timeline
V8 and V12 engines stay in production through 2035, with hybridization part of the roadmap but plug-in hybrids not included.
Regulatory Factors
European CO2 rules target 100 percent reduction by 2035 versus 2021 levels, with UK allowing hybrids until 2035.
What Happens Next
Aston Martin's first EV arrives closer to 2035 for compliance in key markets while keeping combustion engines legal until 2035.
Here's the gist
Aston Martin delays its first electric vehicle to 2033-2035 while keeping V8 and V12 engines in production until 2035.
