JAMES Bond will drive an electric car in the new film.

The move is part of a push by movie chiefs to make the character more eco-friendly.

5 Movie chiefs will put James Bond behind the wheel of an electric car Credit: PA:Press Association

Director Cary Joji Fukunaga, 41, wants star Daniel Craig, 51, to be seen behind the wheel of a limited edition Aston Martin.

The £250,000 Rapide E is the Brit motor manufacturer’s first electric vehicle and only 155 are being built.

An insider said: “The decision was spearheaded by the film’s new director, who’s a total tree-hugger.

“He is working directly with Aston Martin to get one of their electric cars ready for its big close-up.

5 Bond may just have to stop and charge his vehicle just like this owner of a G-Wiz Credit: Getty Images - Getty

“It’s going to be the centre of an incredible action sequence in the movie. James Bond is known for driving amazing cars and this one won’t disappoint either.

“It’s going to have all the high-tech gadgets. To be clear, this is something Cary pushed for and Daniel and the producers are going along with.

“Everybody is afraid of Bond getting labelled ‘too PC’ but they all felt the time was right to put him in a zero emission vehicle.”

The new Bond movie, working title Shatterhand, starts shooting next month after lengthy delays.

5 Daniel Craig, 51, will still be driving an Aston Martrin in the next film Credit: Kobal Collection - Shutterstock

5 The Rapide E is Aston Martin’s first electric vehicle Credit: Autocar.co.uk

5 The luxury model comes with a £250,000 price tag Credit: Autocar.co.uk

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Director Danny Boyle, 62, quit last year amid tensions with Daniel Craig.

Producer Barbara Broccoli, 58, has confirmed it will be out next April. It will be the 25th Bond movie.