[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/by-manufacturer\/aston-martin\/electric-aston-martin-classics\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/by-manufacturer\/aston-martin\/electric-aston-martin-classics\/","headline":"Electric Aston Martin Classics","name":"Electric Aston Martin Classics","description":"Cast your mind back to the long hot summer of 2018, and that classic Royal Wedding Jaguar with a twist. The Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero looked like a classic E-Type, but had an all-electric powertrain under the bonnet; a great idea with the intention of future-proofing the classic Jaguar. Aston Martin has a few classics worth preserving too of course, and the company has announced it\u2019s very own reversible EV powertrain. In tandem with the development of Aston Martin\u2019s Rapide […]","datePublished":"2018-12-27","dateModified":"2018-12-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/aston-martin-heritage-electric-drop-in-powertrain-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/aston-martin-heritage-electric-drop-in-powertrain-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/by-manufacturer\/aston-martin\/electric-aston-martin-classics\/","about":["ASTON MARTIN","Cars","ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":427,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin DB5","Aston Martin Electric"],"articleBody":"Cast your mind back to the long hot summer of 2018, and that classic Royal Wedding Jaguar with a twist.The Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero looked like a classic E-Type, but had an all-electric powertrain under the bonnet; a great idea with the intention of future-proofing the classic Jaguar.Aston Martin has a few classics worth preserving too of course, and the company has announced it\u2019s very own reversible EV powertrain. In tandem with the development of Aston Martin\u2019s Rapide E all-electric in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering, Aston\u2019s Works division at Newport Pagnell has also been developing their own electric ideas as part of Aston Martin\u2019s worldwide EV strategy. With the increasing rarity of classic cars on our roads, could this be the answer that many classic car owners have been looking for?Here, this 1970 MkII DB6 Volante has its electric powertrain sitting directly on the existing engine and gearbox mounts, so it is effectively a drop-in replacement \u2013 and a drop-out, as this zero emission conversion is entirely reversible should the owner miss the roar of a straight six. The conversion includes a monitor screen on the dashboard for keeping an eye of the DB6\u2019s battery charge.Andy Palmer is Aston Martin\u2019s Group Chief Executive Officer, he says that the company are very aware of the potential future restrictions that classic cars are likely to face, and they hope that this will help to protect the company\u2019s heritage vehicles. The plan is to roll out the Aston Martin Works programme allowing classic car owners to get their vehicle converted sometime in 2019.I think this is a great idea, though perusing some comments on forums a few people have suggested that it may have been a better idea not to tamper with an original classic, but to offer up an EV version separately as a new \u2018replica\u2019 model (much in the same way that Vespa and Triumph do I guess). Though this is not just about the look of the car \u2013 it\u2019s the history, and as a friend once said to me as I considered a replica Porsche 356 body kit made out of fibreglass for a Beetle chassis: \u201cIt might look the same but deep down you\u2019d know it just wasn\u2019t the same as real thing\u2026\u201dIt is clear something needs to be done as emission controls across the world continue to tighten and threaten the existence of the classic car on our roads. This could help your precious classic become green and immune to new anti-pollution rules."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"By Manufacturer","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/by-manufacturer\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Aston Martin","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/by-manufacturer\/\/aston-martin\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Electric Aston Martin Classics","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/by-manufacturer\/aston-martin\/electric-aston-martin-classics\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]