Aston Martin's Electric Vehicles May Vibrate Similarly to Internal Combustion Engine Models | Carscoops

      The British brand is determined to ensure its first electric vehicle (EV) captures the essence of a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE).

      Aston Martin's inaugural EV is set to be released this decade, though its specific design remains uncertain.

      CEO Adrian Hallmark recognizes that the weight of EV batteries poses a challenge.

      Lucid, an American car company owned by Saudi investors, will provide Aston with batteries and electric motors.

      Car manufacturers have various methods to enhance their EVs for driving enthusiasts. Hyundai, for instance, has introduced artificial exhaust sounds and a synthetic dual-clutch gearbox in its Ioniq 5 N. While Aston Martin has yet to unveil an EV, it is already exploring ways to make the driving experience enjoyable. One possibility includes incorporating vibrations similar to those felt in a vehicle with an internal combustion engine.

      In a recent discussion about Aston Martin's first EV, which is expected to debut later this decade, CEO Adrian Hallmark mentioned that creating vibrations in an EV's body could help drivers forge an emotional bond with the vehicle. Utilizing such technology might give the sensation of driving a V12-powered Valkyrie, even without an ICE.

      “If you were to analyze the telemetry of a V12 engine (even that of a naturally aspirated race engine from a Valkyrie), measure its frequencies, and integrate those into the vehicle's body structure in relation to the throttle position and torque load of the electric motors, while digitally suppressing unpleasant high-pitched electrical frequency noises with counter waves, you would truly feel as if you were in a Valkyrie V12 Le Mans car,” Hallmark explained to Top Gear.

      However, simply creating an EV that resonates with drivers is not sufficient. Hallmark admitted that the weight of EVs remains a significant drawback. Nonetheless, he noted that solid-state batteries, which could weigh up to 30% less than current models, might address this issue.

      “To achieve that connection, considerable advancements in technology or processes are necessary to replicate the sensations found in a [Lamborghini] Huracán STO or [Ferrari 488] Pista,” he stated.

      Aston Martin has been reticent about the specific design of its first EV. Whether it evolves into a sports car, a grand tourer, or potentially an SUV/crossover, it will utilize battery technology and electric motors sourced from Lucid.