Aston Martin has used the Auto Shanghai 2019 event to unveil its all-new, production-ready Rapide E. This is Aston Martin’s first fully electric series-production car. Obviously it is based on the Rapide, however, almost everything under the skin is bespoke for the electric version. There are some clues built into […]
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450kW Aston Martin Rapide E previewed, arrives late-2019
A new electric vehicle is about to hit the scene. And it’s a whopper. Tesla Model S, be prepared. The new Aston Martin Rapide E is sure to swipe some of your sales. Aston Martin has sent out a couple of teaser images and some specs of its new Rapide […]
Aston Martin Rapide AMR debuts, inspired by motorsport
Following in the footsteps of the Aston Martin DB11 AMR, the British marque has now unveiled the Rapide AMR. It’s inspired by the concept version revealed at the Geneva motor show last year. The Rapide AMR draws a direct link from the Aston Martin Racing division, inspiring both aesthetics and […]
Aston Martin previews electric RapidE with sketches
Aston Martin has released teaser sketches of its first electric vehicle, the 2019 RapidE, based on the Rapide four-door sedan. Although the car was initially confirmed to offer 320km of range, technology and market demands might dictate a more generous amount by the time the 600kW EV is launched. 155 […]
Aston Martin Rapide to be replaced by EV
Just like the next-generation Volkswagen Phaeton which has gone back to the drawing board as an EV-only car, the Aston Martin Rapide is set to join it in exclusively powering its wheels with electrons. Aston CEO Dr Andy Palmer told Motoring: “So obviously there’s a platform for the electric Rapide, […]
Aston Martin signs deal with LeEco, RapidE EV confirmed for 2018
Just after announcing news of a new era for Aston Martin, the company has now confirmed it has signed a deal with LeEco that will see out the production of the RapidE electric vehicle. The two firms have been working on electric vehicle technologies for some time, and co-developed the […]
Aston Martin RapidE concept previews future EV
A concept version of Aston Martin’s upcoming fully electric Rapide has been revealed, called the RapidE concept. We heard earlier this year Aston Martin was aiming to release a fully electric version of the Rapide in the coming years. Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed, CEO Andy Palmer spoke about […]
Aston Martin Rapide EV coming in two years, 600kW – report
We haven’t heard much from Aston Martin in terms of hybrid and electric vehicle technology lately, but now a report has revealed the company is planning an electric version of the Rapide four-door. Speaking with Automotive News in the US, Aston Martin CEO Any Palmer confirmed there is an electric […]