Future Aston Martin EVs to use Britishvolt battery tech

MANILA: Aston Martin has inked an agreement with Britishvolt to develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology. 

The collaboration is part of Aston Martin's goal of launching its first battery electric vehicle in 2025. 

Teams from Aston Martin and Britishvolt will design, develop, and manufacture battery packs, bespoke modules, and battery management systems.

The two organizations will work together to maximize the capability of special cylindrical high performance cells being developed by Britishvolt for use in high performance Aston Martin electric vehicles, according to a release. 

Meanwhile, Aston Martin is developing alternatives to the internal combustion engine. Continuing its electrification roadmap, Aston Martin’s first plug-in hybrid, the mid-engine supercar Valhalla that will be delivered to customers by early 2024.

By 2026, all new Aston Martin cars will have an electrified powertrain option. The auto marque aims to be fully electric come 2030.

“This powerful collaboration combines Aston Martin’s 109 years of engineering mastery with the expertise of a fast-growing UK technology business (Britishvolt)," Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers said. 

Aston Martin has also partnered with Mercedes-Benz for EV development. 

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