Aston Martin performs emission balancing act - Automotive News
-- Aston Martin will bring an electric version of its four-door Rapide to market in two years. CEO Andy Palmer said the Rapide EV would be followed by an electric version of the DBX crossover by the end of the decade. While it's too early to confirm powertrain specifics, Palmer revealed his expectations for the Rapide: all-wheel drive, around 800 hp and a 200-mile range. Palmer declined to be specific about the price of an electric Rapide, but hinted it would be in the $200,000 to $250,000 range. Palmer said Aston sees an opportunity for a powerful, seductive EV positioned well above a loaded version of Tesla's most powerful Model S. The Model S P90D tops out around $142,000 before incentives. The Rapide EV will use batteries sourced from an "established supplier" such as LG or Samsung -- though not Panasonic -- according to Palmer. Mercedes' parent, Daimler AG, owns 5 percent of Aston Martin and Daimler's Mercedes-AMG performance unit is developing engines with Aston. Several years after the Rapide EV goes on sale, a DBX EV will join it. The four-door, awd crossover coupe will be introduced around. Source: www.autonews.com
