JLR to electrify model range by 2020 07 | 09 | 2017
JAGUAR LAND ROVER today confirmed that every new model launched from 2020 will include an electric variant. That means, from 2020, all JLR models will include either a fully electric, plug-in hybrid or 48V mild hybrid option. Significantly, it will also continue to offer both diesel and petrol variants across the JLR range.
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“Every new Jaguar Land Rover model line will be electrified from 2020, giving our customers even more choice,” Dr Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover CEO, said.
“We will introduce a portfolio of electrified products across our model range, embracing fully electric, plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles.” (Related: Scots face 2032 petrol/diesel cutoff)
Jaguar’s first fully electric vehicle goes on sale at Scottish dealerships next year in the form of the I-Pace (pictured). Priced from around £55,000, the all-electric Jaguar SUV has a claimed range of at least 300 miles, and a powertrain with up to 395bhp. (Related: Jaguar I-Pace hits the streets)
This will spawn additional all-electric vehicles across both Jaguar and Land Rover. Both will also use the architecture and components currently being developed for what will become a river to the Tesla Model X. A Range Rover update due later this year is expected to contain new hybrid variants.
It’s also expected that hybrid models of the XE, XJ and F-Pace are currently at an advanced stage of development.
Related: Jaguar E-Pace SUV unveiled
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Jim McGill