The biggest automaker in the nation, which had stated in 2023 that it intended to start producing the first emission-free model at Halewood in early 2025, is now aiming for later that year.
At a time when the market for new cars remains limited globally, it signified a higher aspiration for Halewood.
The facility, which presently produces Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport models powered by gasoline, diesel, and hybrid energy sources, has already undergone expansion to accommodate the coexistence of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.
Which electric vehicle will be produced at Halewood first is still up for debate.
However, a mid-sized car bearing the Range Rover name is anticipated.
The location has been used for automobile production since the 1960s, and JLR claimed it was building the “factory of the future” there.
A retraining program for all employees and more manufacturing floor space for the electric model are part of the £250 million investment that has gone into the Halewood makeover.
According to JLR, the production lines will also use 750 autonomous robots and laser alignment technology, which will be controlled by cloud-based digital plant management systems.
