Aston Martin unveils its first electric car

Aston Martin unveils its first electric car

British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin has unveiled a final version of its first electric vehicle, Rapid E, at the Shanghai International Motor Show in China. The car will be the first production of the new Aston Martin plant. It was developed in association with Williams Advanced Engineering and will be used in the latest parts of the famous James Bond movie series.

According to Motor Trend, the British company plans to produce only 155 copies of the 800-volt battery with a range of more than 200 miles. This battery can be recharged using a 400 volt and 50 kW charger, the first with a 800 volt charger and 100 kW for rapid charging.

The front of the car has a beehive front grille and, thanks to the lack of exhaust outlets in the electric vehicle, its rear end is wider than the standard Rapide sedan. The battery of the electric vehicle is located under the front cover of the vehicle in the normal battery place in the vehicle "Rapid".

The electric car is powered by a double electric motor of 602 hp and a torque of 701 pounds per cubic foot. The maximum speed of the car is 155 miles per hour, while you can reach the speed of 60 miles per hour in less than 4 seconds, according to the British company.

Aston Martin said the Rapid E ​​can take a full course at the Nürburgring racecourse in Norburg without having to recharge its battery, while its electric engine offers three driving modes, including GT and Sport, And Sport Plus.