- Aston Martin partners with Lucid Group to propel its electric vehicle (EV) strategy.
- Lucid will provide cutting-edge EV technologies for Aston Martin’s new BEV platform.
- The iconic brand aims to offer electrified powertrain options for all models by 2030.
Aston Martin has propelled its electric vehicle strategy by teaming up with Lucid Group
British luxury car manufacturer, Aston Martin, is accelerating its electric performance car ambitions through a groundbreaking supply agreement with Lucid Group, a leader in EV technologies. This partnership will be crucial to Aston Martin’s electrification strategy and long-term growth. The move also shines a spotlight on Lucid’s ground-breakign work in the EV sector.
Under the agreement, Lucid, known for advanced electric powertrains, will supply their cutting-edge EV technologies. These technologies will form the basis of Aston Martin’s new in-house Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platform.
The new BEV platform will power a range of luxury high-performance EVs, including hypercars, GTs, and SUVs. The first model is expected in 2025, with a plug-in hybrid, the Valhalla, arriving in 2024.
Aston Martin’s electrification strategy is a core pillar of its broader Racing. Green. Sustainability plan, with a £2 billion investment in advanced technologies over the next five years. The goal is to offer an electrified powertrain option for all models by 2030.
This partnership with Lucid complements Aston Martin’s existing collaboration with Mercedes-Benz AG. This means they have access to industry-leading technologies for current and future vehicles.
“The supply agreement with Lucid is a game changer for the future EV-led growth of Aston Martin. Based on our strategy and requirements, we selected Lucid, gaining access to the industry’s highest performance and most innovative technologies for our future BEV products.”
Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman, Aston Martin
Aston Martin is also working with partners like Brembo and Pirelli to develop brake-by-wire systems and intelligent tire sensors for improved performance and sustainability.
Aston Martin is showcasing how to maintain an iconic, luxury brand, while still striving for a sustainable future. By incorporating cutting-edge technologies into classic designs with a driver-first and performance-based mentality, they are ushering in a new era of high-end mobility.
