In two years, British sportscar manufacturer Aston Martin will launch an all-electric car that’s equipped with an 800-horsepower engine.
According to Automotive News, Aston CEO Andy Palmer has confirmed company plans to launch a Rapide EV within the next two years. The industry publication quotes Palmer as noting, “If you want to keep making V-12 engines, then you’ve got to do something at the opposite end of the spectrum.”
It’s a souped-up version of the four-door Rapide. Palmer hinted that the electric Aston Martin Rapide would be between $200,000 and $250,000 which is about £128,000 to £160,000.
The AN report suggests that the Rapide EV will feature all-wheel drive and target a range of 200 miles. He confirmed the project of the all electric Rapide after having said in April that the company was considering the idea.
What’s more, it won’t be Aston’s only electric model – a battery-powered version of its forthcoming DBX sports SUV is also in the cards.
(With inputs from AFP)