James Bond is going electric with battery-powered Aston Martin in next film, report says
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The next James Bond film will definitely be electrifying.
An insider close to the film claims that 007 will be getting behind the wheel of a battery-powered Aston Martin for the soon-to-be-shot blockbuster’s signature action sequence.
The car is a limited edition Rapide E sedan, which goes on sale next year, according to The Sun.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Rapide E will be limited to just 155 cars. (Aston Martin)
Based on an existing gasoline-powered model, it replaces the engine and gas tank with its zero-emissions drivetrain components and sends 600 hp to the rear wheels through twin electric motors.
(Aston Martin)
Only 155 will be offered at $300,000 each, but Bond’s will be unique, equipped with all of the sorts of gadgets you’d expect Q Branch to add.
The source told the newspaper that director Cary Joji Fukunaga is a “total tree hugger” and pushed to use the car with the support of star Daniel Craig.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}CHEVY'S ELECTRIC CAMARO CAN DO WHEELIES
“Everybody is afraid of Bond getting labeled ‘too PC’ but they all felt the time was right to put him in a zero-emission vehicle.”
(Aston Martin)
The 007 franchise has a history with Aston Martin dating back to 1964’s “Goldfinger” starring Sean Connery, which featured a DB5 that was auctioned in 2016 for $4 million.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 25th Bond film is scheduled to be released on April 8, 2020.