Aston Martin has pushed its first battery-electric vehicle beyond its previous 2030 target, describing itself as a “BEV delayer” while maintaining plans to offer V8 and V12 engines through the end of 2035.

Chief executive Adrian Hallmark said the company does not currently have a fixed launch date for its first all-electric model. Aston Martin expects it will need a BEV to satisfy regulations in certain markets shortly before 2035, placing the potential launch somewhere between 2033 and 2035 rather than in 2031.

The change follows shifting consumer sentiment toward electric vehicles. The company’s largest shareholder, Lawrence Stroll, is also described as having little interest in pursuing an EV comparable to Ferrari’s Luce.

Lucid and Mercedes-Benz provide EV technology access

Aston Martin is not starting from scratch on electric technology. An agreement with Lucid gives the British automaker access to the American company’s latest systems, while Aston Martin also intends to deepen its relationship with Mercedes-Benz for future electric powertrains and electronic systems.

However, the delayed timing gives Aston Martin more opportunity to evaluate how battery technology, market demand and legislation develop before committing substantial investment. Hallmark said current spending on future BEVs remains at a low level and is focused on research and study rather than major investment.

V8 and V12 engines targeted through 2035

Aston Martin has a roadmap intended to keep its existing V8 and V12 engines in production through the end of 2035. The company plans to use hybridization to help update those powertrains, although Hallmark ruled out adopting plug-in hybrid systems across the range because of the additional weight associated with their more complex hardware.

The Valhalla is an exception. It uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 alongside a plug-in hybrid system with three electric motors and a 6.1-kWh battery pack. According to Hallmark, it is expected to remain Aston Martin’s only plug-in hybrid model.

When Aston Martin eventually moves ahead with a BEV, the company will have several years to choose which technologies to use and determine when investment should begin. Hallmark indicated that the timing remains open, with the company currently prioritizing evaluation rather than setting a definitive launch schedule.