Entire Aston Martin range to move to plug-in hybrid

Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll has confirmed the British car-maker will introduce plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of every model it makes from 2024, following the introduction of the all-new Valhalla supercar as the brand's first PHEV model early next year.

In April 2022, Aston Martin committed to electrifying every core model in its range by 2030 via either PHEV or full EV powertrains, but in a call to investors overnight Stroll said those plans have now been fast-tracked.

The British car-maker is using PHEVs as a bridge to full battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), which are seen as a longer-term proposition.

“Our electrification journey will start with Valhalla, our first PHEV supercar, and we plan to expand our PHEV range into our core vehicles which will bridge the customer journey from ICE [internal combustion engine] to full BEV,” said Stroll.

It’s not known exactly when Aston Martin will roll out its subsequent PHEVs, but the models set to be electrified include the DBX SUV, the recently launched DB12 and the upcoming new Vantage and DBS.

All powertrains are expected to be sourced from its technical partner Mercedes-AMG, with Aston models likely to feature a development of the same twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 plug-in hybrid set-up that will star in the Valhalla.

In the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe, the powertrain produces 621kW of power and 1400Nm of torque, although the Valhalla ramps power up even further to around 735kW.

There’s no word if Aston Martin will borrow the advanced AMG-developed batteries that can discharge and charge far quicker than conventional power packs and provide for a pure-electric range of up to 35km, depending on size.

It’s thought the new plug-in powertrain could introduce all-wheel drive to Aston’s sports car range for the first time, which could improve their popularity further in the North American market.

As well as adding a PHEV powertrain to the DBX, Aston Martin is also tipped to give its large SUV a facelift next year.

No announcement has been made on whether or not the sports car-maker’s first EV, due in 2026, will also be brought forward.

Aston Martin has already announced the all-new EV will use batteries and electric motor powertrain technology sourced from US car-maker Lucid.

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