Of course, Aston Martin already makes a few cars with manual transmissions. The Valour and Valiant both feature a six-speed unit, but these are high-dollar (even in Aston Martin terms) vehicles that see extremely limited production runs.

Aston Martin says it remains committed to launching an EV but won’t be pressed on an exact date for its launch. In all likelihood, the few (if any) luxury buyers holding out for

Aston had previously pledged to introduce its first EV as soon as 2026, but that now definitely won’t he happening.