Jaguar Land Rover May Introduce Six New EVs In Next Two Years; What We Know

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Mardell indicated a shift in focus towards delivering top-quality vehicles with new technology, leading to a revised electrification strategy. The Range Rover EV and Range Rover Sport EV will debut first, utilising the MLA platform shared with existing combustion models. Subsequently, two smaller SUVs based on the EMA platform will follow, likely including the Range Rover Evoque and Velar. For Jaguar, two electric models are expected by 2026, including a four-door GT and a luxurious SUV to rival the Bentley Bentayga. Both will be built on Jaguar's JEA architecture. Additionally, a luxury sedan, aiming to compete with the BMW i7, is in the pipeline.

Despite the adjusted timeline, Mardell assured that operational efficiency remains unaffected. He said, “We’re a little slower than we said three years ago. That really isn’t a business challenge for us today, for those other dynamics in the marketplace, and we’re fully committed to the macro schedule: every product will be electrified by the end of the decade.” 

While specifics regarding performance and battery specifications remain undisclosed, JLR has promised go-anywhere capability and V8-comparable performance for the Range Rover Sport EV. All models will feature 800V charging capability, enabling rapid charging at speeds up to 270kW.

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Production of the Range Rover EV will commence at the Solihull plant alongside hybrid versions, initially utilising batteries from third-party suppliers. However, plans are underway to transition to packs from a new Somerset gigafactory. In light of ongoing negotiations for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, JLR is contemplating EV production in India. If approved, this move would establish the largest manufacturing facility for JLR outside the UK.