Just a few years ago, an electric Aston Martin would have been a sin. Today, however, it is definitely an object of desire for the fifth generation audience.
The first fully electric Aston Martin you can already order. But the quantity is limited to only 155 units. He drove 602 electrified horses onto the road, he will have 800-volt electric motor and 65 kWh battery, which should be sufficient for about 250 km of autonomy for this super sports car. At Aston Martin, they guarantee that the "performance" of their first electric car will be better than V12 Aston Martin Rapide AMR, which means that it will be up to 100 km/h needed under 4 seconds. The joy of "speed experiences" will end with electronically limited ones 250 km/h. This grand touring sedan will also be able to charge quite quickly, the battery should be full in less than half an hour - this somehow allows for fast charging. As befits, it will be a limousine Rapide E brought the typical luxury typical of this brand. The first ones will be delivered next year, but only to the chosen ones, who will be carefully chosen by them themselves.
Otherwise, at first glance, it does not look very different from the existing models Aston Martina, but the engineers put a lot of effort into improving the aerodynamic elements. The chassis has been completely redesigned to provide smoother front-to-back airflow, including a new rear diffuser that focuses on aerodynamic efficiency. It rides on new aluminum wheels that have increased efficiency and improved brake cooling. Speaking of cooling, since the front is no longer large V12 , which would require airflow, engineers streamlined the nose of the Rapide E and adapted it to electric aerodynamics.
Yes, Rapide E is the first step Aston Martin electrification, but it's really not big. It will only be available 155 cars, but it seems to be a key step into the future. It is now Rapide E also available to order, but the company is limiting pricing information to those special few who apply for the chance to own one. That's just how it is in this special world of super luxury.
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