- Aston Martin plans to launch the first electric model in the company's history by 2025.
- Before the EV, Aston will start delivering its first plug-in hybrid–the Valhalla pictured above–in 2024.
- Aston also says that all of its models will be available with an electrified powertrain by 2026.
For anyone who hasn't figured it out by now, the auto industry is having a moment. It seems every other day another automaker is parading its plans to transition to an entirely electric lineup by the end of the decade. Today it's Aston Martin's turn. To no one's surprise, the company is targeting 2030 as the expiration date of new models with internal-combustion engines. Of course, there's a chance it'll still build gas-burning special editions outside its core lineup. Besides that predictable announcement, though, Aston also says it'll launch its first electric model by 2025.
A few years ago, the 600-hp Aston Martin Rapide E was earmarked to be the British automaker's first production EV. We even got some seat time in a prototype before Aston canceled plans to build a limited run of 155 copies. Whatever the company's brass learned from that experience, it looks like they're ready to try again. This time around, we have no idea what body style the first Aston EV will be, but this author is willing to bet a year's salary it won't be another four-door sedan. Could there be an electric version of the DBX SUV? Or perhaps the next-generation Vanquish will be available with an electric option. After all, it's now expected to launch in 2025, which conveniently aligns with Aston's timeline.
Before the British brand's first EV arrives, the 937-hp Valhalla–Aston's first plug-in hybrid–will start deliveries in 2024. That model will kick-start the planned transition to an electric lineup by the end of the decade. Within four years, Aston says every model in its lineup will be available with an electrified powertrain. That means if the DBX or the Vantage is around for the 2026 model year, they'll be offered with some type of hybrid option, if not a full-blown electric version. In the meantime, Aston is keen to let the world know that the light is green going forward when it comes to targeting net-zero carbon emissions. Welcome to the club.
Eric Stafford’s automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si.
