Aston Martin, Britishvolt to develop battery technology for high performance cars
The Hindu
The collaboration would support the British carmaker’s plans to launch its first battery electric vehicle in 2025 as part of its electrification roadmap.
Luxury automaker Aston Martin and lithium-ion battery cell technologies firm Britishvolt have teamed up to develop the next generation of cell and battery technology for high performance cars.
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The collaboration would support the British carmaker’s plans to launch its first battery electric vehicle in 2025 as part of its electrification roadmap, according to a statement.
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“Working together with Britishvolt, I believe we can create new technologies to power benchmark-setting Aston Martin electric cars that will match our reputation for high performance and ultra-luxury with the highest standards of sustainability,” Aston Martin Lagonda CEO Tobias Moers, said in a statement.
As part of the partnership, a joint research and development team will design, develop, and industrialise battery packs, including bespoke modules and a battery management system.
Besides, the duo will work together to maximise the capability of special cylindrical cells being developed by the UK-based battery manufacturer for use in high performance Aston Martin electric vehicles.
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