Aston Martin launches its first all-electric car; Rapide E, James Bond’ next car

[tacobell fan]

Aston Martin has officially launched the production version of its first all-electric car, the Rapide E, an electric sedan that will also become James Bond’s first all-electric vehicle.

This has been many years in the making.

The British automaker unveiled a prototype of a Rapide converted with an all-electric drivetrain, the ‘Rapide E’, back in 2015.

Two years later, they started working with Williams Advanced Engineering, the tech division of the Williams Formula 1 team, to make the vehicle’s electric powertrain.

A few months ago, we saw one of the first production prototypes of the Rapide E and now, Aston Martin is officially launching the car at the Shanghai Auto show.

 

In terms of specs, Aston Martin confirmed that the partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering resulted in a new powertrain consisting of “an 800V battery electrical architecture with 65kWh installed capacity using over 5600 lithium ion 18650 format cylindrical cells” powering “two rear-mounted electric motors producing a combined target output of just over 610PS and a colossal 950Nm of torque.”

The company says that it results in a range of “over 200 miles” under the WLTP standard and it will charge at “85^1,2 miles of range per hour using a typical 400V 50kW charger.”

With a compatible 800V outlet, Aston Martin says that the Rapide E can charge at up to 310 miles of range per hour. It is also equipped with a on-board charger for level 2 charging. The company didn’t specify the charge rate, but it did say that it should fully charge the battery pack in “as little as 3 hours.”

As for the performance specs, the automaker is talking about “a top speed of 155mph, with a sub-4.0 second 0-60mph time and a 50-70mph time of just 1.5 seconds.”

Aston Martin insists that performance is going to be “consistent and repeatable.”

As we previously reported, Aston Martin is only dipping its toes in electric vehicles with only a limited planned production of 155 units for the Rapide E program.

The vehicle is now available to order and pricing is only available on application.

The British automaker plans a more extensive electrification plan through the revival of its Lagonda brand, which it describes as “the world’s first zero-emission luxury brand.”

[tacobell fan]

Here are a few pictures of the new Aston Martin Rapide E:

[JohnSnow]

14 minutes ago, tacobell fan said:

Aston Martin has officially launched the production version of its first all-electric car, the Rapide E, an electric sedan that will also become James Bond’s first all-electric vehicle.

This has been many years in the making.

The British automaker unveiled a prototype of a Rapide converted with an all-electric drivetrain, the ‘Rapide E’, back in 2015.

Two years later, they started working with Williams Advanced Engineering, the tech division of the Williams Formula 1 team, to make the vehicle’s electric powertrain.

A few months ago, we saw one of the first production prototypes of the Rapide E and now, Aston Martin is officially launching the car at the Shanghai Auto show.

 

In terms of specs, Aston Martin confirmed that the partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering resulted in a new powertrain consisting of “an 800V battery electrical architecture with 65kWh installed capacity using over 5600 lithium ion 18650 format cylindrical cells” powering “two rear-mounted electric motors producing a combined target output of just over 610PS and a colossal 950Nm of torque.”

The company says that it results in a range of “over 200 miles” under the WLTP standard and it will charge at “85^1,2 miles of range per hour using a typical 400V 50kW charger.”

With a compatible 800V outlet, Aston Martin says that the Rapide E can charge at up to 310 miles of range per hour. It is also equipped with a on-board charger for level 2 charging. The company didn’t specify the charge rate, but it did say that it should fully charge the battery pack in “as little as 3 hours.”

As for the performance specs, the automaker is talking about “a top speed of 155mph, with a sub-4.0 second 0-60mph time and a 50-70mph time of just 1.5 seconds.”

Aston Martin insists that performance is going to be “consistent and repeatable.”

As we previously reported, Aston Martin is only dipping its toes in electric vehicles with only a limited planned production of 155 units for the Rapide E program.

The vehicle is now available to order and pricing is only available on application.

The British automaker plans a more extensive electrification plan through the revival of its Lagonda brand, which it describes as “the world’s first zero-emission luxury brand.”

Mana range kaadhu.. ee ramcharan lantollu konukkovali

[r2d2]

ఇలా బొమ్మలు చూసి త్రుప్తి చెందాలి..

[tacobell fan]

5 minutes ago, JohnSnow said:

Mana range kaadhu.. ee ramcharan lantollu konukkovali

 

3 minutes ago, r2d2 said:

ఇలా బొమ్మలు చూసి త్రుప్తి చెందాలి..

 

[Idassamed]

Amazing.

[tacobell fan]

1 minute ago, Idassamed said:

Amazing.

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