Aston Martin accelerates electric ambition with Lucid Group partnership

Aston Martin has announced a supply agreement with Lucid Group, an electric vehicle (EV) technology firm, with an intent to create the best ultra-luxury high performance electric vehicles in the industry.

This partnership forms a pivotal part of Aston Martin‘s electrification strategy, powering its long-term growth and reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.

The collaboration positions Lucid as a key player in supplying Aston Martin with advanced electric vehicle technologies. Lucid, recognized for its cutting-edge design and manufacturing of electric powertrains and battery systems, will provide Aston Martin with access to current and future battery and powertrain technologies, playing a central role in Aston Martin’s all-new in-house Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) platform.

Roberto Fedeli — Aston Martin Chief Technology Officer said: “The proposed agreement with Lucid forms a significant pillar of our electrification strategy, providing Aston Martin with access to the industry’s leading powertrain and battery systems technology. Combined with our internal development, this will allow us to create a single bespoke BEV platform suitable for all future Aston Martin products, all the way from hypercars to sports cars and SUVs.

“In addition, we will continue to expand our in-house powertrain capabilities, allowing us to provide the thrilling performance and intense driving experience we know that our customers love and expect from Aston Martin.”

This electrification initiative is one of the mainstays of Aston Martin’s wider ‘Racing. Green.’ sustainability strategy, driving over £2 billion in investments in advanced technologies over the next five years. The shift will witness Aston Martin transitioning from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to BEV technology. An all-new bespoke platform developed by Aston Martin will underpin its future electrified model range, which includes everything from hypercars to sports cars, GTs, and SUVs, with the first launch anticipated in 2025.

Before the launch, Aston Martin will debut its first plug-in hybrid, the mid-engined supercar Valhalla, in 2024. By 2026, all new Aston Martin model lines will offer an electrified powertrain option. The ultimate goal is for its core range to be fully electrified by 2030. The company will also continue to benefit from a range of world-class technologies provided by Mercedes-Benz AG, including powertrain and electric/electronic architectures.

The transition to hybrid and full battery-electric powertrains, whilst challenging for a brand known for its exhilarating internal combustion engines, is a step toward a future of sustainable, high-performance vehicles. These vehicles, boasting Lucid’s innovative powertrain technology and advanced Mercedes-Benz electronic architecture, will offer exceptional battery system efficiency, precise control of power delivery, and advanced inverter technology.

Assisting in this pursuit of elevated driving experience is Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT), the consulting arm of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One team. AMPT’s expertise, gleaned from Formula One, accelerates development pace and enhances performance.

Active aerodynamics, drag reduction, intelligent powertrain management, and sleek bodywork will be integral to enhancing the efficiency and range of each BEV model. Aston Martin is also partnering with Brembo and Pirelli, developing new brake-by-wire technology and showcasing the latest generation of P Zero R tyre, respectively.

The supply agreement with Lucid emphasizes Aston Martin’s unwavering commitment to building a sustainable, high-performance brand. Aston Martin’s ‘Racing. Green.’ sustainability strategy signifies the brand’s focus on building brilliant cars for future generations.

Lawrence Stroll — Aston Martin Executive Chairman said: “The supply agreement with Lucid is a game changer for the future EV-led growth of Aston Martin. Based on our strategy and requirements, we selected Lucid, gaining access to the industry’s highest performance and most innovative technologies for our future BEV products.

“We will not only leverage the significant investments Lucid has made to develop its world-class technologies, but will also further enhance and differentiate the drive experience through the work Roberto Fedeli and his teams are already developing, aligned with our ultra-luxury, high-performance strategy.”