We have known E. for so long, electric Rapide.
The Cygnet is still in existence. The tiny hatchback was essentially a rebadged Toyota / Scion iQ version that Aston Martin had sold to conform to the European Union’s fleet average emissions regulations. Gaydon had announced in 2011 that the adorable little hatchback would receive a zero emissions variant in the same vein of the Scion iQ EV. However, it never happened. According to a report by Autocar, the Rapide E has not been announced for 2020.
The Rapide E concept was first unveiled in October 2015. It was then made into production in April 2019. After being silently taken up the hill at Goodwood Festival of Speed, it was finally revealed in its final form. According to a source close to Aston Martin, the fully electric Rapide E was revealed by the British magazine. sedan It has been turned into a research product in order to assist the company with its EV agenda. According to reports, the original plan to produce the electric Rapide in limited production has been cancelled. This means that the 155 cars that were to be built will never see the assembly line. It is not clear how many orders Aston Martin received for the first EV and if those customers have been reimbursed.
The Rapide E, a production-ready vehicle, was designed to house two rear electric motors that produce 601 horsepower and 950 Newton meters (701 pound-feet), of instant torque. The electric punch allowed for a 0-60 mph (96 km/h), 50-70 mph (80-113 km/h), and a top speed at 155 mph (253 km/h). Based on the WLTP cycle, its 65-kWh battery pack could provide enough power for over 200 miles (322 km).
The Rapide has been around for a decade. Its most recent update was in 2018, when the hot variant , which boasts 580 horsepower from the naturally-aspirated V12 engine, was released. The flagship model, which is limited to only 210 units and priced at $240,000 each, can reach 205 mph (330 km/h) in a sedan.