The Rapide E will be the companies first all-electric car due to launch in 2019
Aston Martin have announced that all electric cars built in the future are to be manufactured in Wales at their brand new facility in St Athan, a village in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales.
Their totally new site will also be the centre for its range of luxury Lagondas.
The Rapide E will be the British manufacturers first all-electric car which is set for launch in 2019 and the company promises that their EV will bear the same Aston Martin-like levels of performance.
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President and CEO Andy Palmer said: “The Rapide E will spearhead development of Aston Martin’s low- and zero-emissions strategy,” also adding: “With the reintroduction of the Lagonda brand, this is a demonstration of how electrification features prominently in our business plan moving forward.”
Aston Martin have said that Lagonda is to become the world’s first luxury car brand to be powered exclusively by zero emission powertrains. The Lagonda Vision Concept was previewed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, with its launch planned for 2021.
“I am delighted that Aston Martin has chosen St Athan as its centre for electrification and the home of Lagonda production in a move that will created hundreds of high skilled jobs in the coming years,” said International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP.
Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones said: “It is a genuine testament to the reputation, dedication and skills of our workforce, but also an excellent and very tangible example of how Welsh government support can act as the catalyst for further economic growth and job creation.”
The new site at St Athan will also be producing Aston Martin’s first ever SUV which is set for launch during the latter half of 2019.
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