Aston Martin’s highly anticipated first electric vehicle continues to face setbacks, with the company now signaling that the launch will likely be pushed beyond its previously projected 2026 date. Initially slated for release in 2025, the luxury British automaker has since delayed the debut of its EV, with Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark confirming that the company plans to introduce the car “within this decade,” but refraining from committing to a specific date.
The first electric Aston Martin is expected to use technology from American EV startup Lucid, with the company having secured over $450 million in contracts with the company in 2023. This partnership will provide Aston Martin with access to Lucid’s advanced electric motors and battery systems, ensuring that the EV aligns with modern standards of performance and range. While specifics about the model remain scarce, Hallmark has revealed that the vehicle may either be a new model entirely or based on an existing Aston Martin design. The decision has not yet been finalized, but the company is exploring all options.
In the meantime, Aston Martin is set to focus on launching several new hybrid models, maintaining a steady flow of vehicles that combine traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) with electric technology. Hallmark emphasized that while the path to full electrification is not as straightforward as it once seemed, the company’s commitment to a carbon-neutral future remains firm. With the potential for further delays, luxury buyers hoping for an electric Aston Martin will need to be patient, as the brand’s high-performance ICE models like the DB12, Vantage, and DBX707 continue to dominate the market.
Elizabeth Puckett