Aston Martin Accelerates Toward a Greener Future with £9 Million Government Grant

Aston Martin Accelerates Toward a Greener Future with £9 Million Government Grant

Aston Martin, the British ultra-luxury car manufacturer, has received a £9 million grant from the UK government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). This funding aims to accelerate the company's research and development in creating a modular battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform. The grant was awarded after a rigorous competitive process and will be used to invest in various aspects of vehicle development, including light-weighting technologies, a digital toolchain, and electrification training programs.


Project ELEVATION: A Collaborative Endeavor

The grant will also support Project ELEVATION, a collaborative R&D initiative led by Aston Martin and backed by six partners, including the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Expert Tooling & Automation, Creative Composites, Fuzzy Logic Studio, and WMG, University of Warwick. This project focuses on overcoming the technical challenges of integrating an 800V traction battery pack and a twin front electric drive unit (EDU) into a modular BEV platform that can range from supercars to SUVs.


Roberto Fedeli, Aston Martin's Group Chief Technology Officer, expressed gratitude for the APC's support, stating that the funding would further the company's ambition to become an in-house BEV technology leader in the ultra-luxury, high-performance segment.


Ian Constance, APC Chief Executive, highlighted that this grant is part of the 23rd round of their collaborative R&D competition, marking the APC's 10th anniversary. Since its inception, the APC has invested over £1.4 billion into automotive projects in the UK.


The Road Ahead

Aston Martin has outlined an ambitious roadmap for its electrification program, which is a key component of its broader Racing. Green. sustainability strategy. The company has committed £2 billion to advanced technologies over the next five years, gradually shifting its focus from internal combustion engines to BEVs. Aston Martin aims to launch its first all-electric vehicle by 2025, followed by its first plug-in hybrid, the Valhalla, in 2024. By 2026, all new Aston Martin models will offer an electrified powertrain option, with the ultimate goal of fully electrifying its core range by 2030.

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