JLR is investing £500m in its Halewood facility to produce electric vehicles, alongside existing combustion and hybrid models at the plant.
Originally built in 1963 to produce the Ford Anglia, Halewood is being transformed for the electric era.
So far, £250m has been invested in the site, which has been extended by 32,364 sqm to produce JLR’s medium-sized electric luxury SUVs on the new Electric Modular Architecture (EMA) platform.
This investment is part of JLR’s commitment to its Reimagine strategy, which will see JLR electrify all its brands by 2030, with the aim of achieving carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039.
Barbara Bergmeier, executive director, industrial operations said: ‘’Halewood has been the heart and soul of JLR in the Northwest of England for well over two decades, producing vehicles such as the Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport.
“Halewood will be our first all-electric production facility, and it is a testament to the brilliant efforts by our teams and suppliers who have worked together to equip the plant with the technology needed to deliver our world class luxury electric vehicles.’’