JLR puts £500 million into electric ambitions – Halewood becomes EV factory

Key role

JLR has big plans for Halewood.
The plant will play a key role in the electrification of the brand.
Initially it will still produce different types of powertrains side by side, but eventually Halewood will become JLR’s first all-electric production facility.
The company aims to be carbon-neutral not only in production but also throughout the supply chain by 2039.

New production lines and technology

JLR has already made its fair share of investments.
About £250 million has already been spent on construction activities and installing new technology, among other things.
As a result, the plant has been expanded by some 32,000 square meters.
This additional space is needed for the production of electric SUVs using the Electric Modular Architecture (EMA) platform.
In addition to new production lines, 750 robots capable of working independently have been installed.
The plant also uses laser technology and digital control systems to make production processes as efficient as possible.

Plant sustainability measures

Sustainability is high on the agenda in Halewood’s transformation.
JLR is committed to a mix of renewable energy sources, alternative fuels and energy efficiency to dramatically reduce the plant’s CO2 emissions.
The goal is to save 40,000 tons of CO2 annually.
Among the plans is the installation of 18,000 solar panels, which will generate some of the electricity needed.

Training for the future

The switch to electric cars also means retraining employees.
JLR is therefore investing £20 million a year in training.
A special training center is being opened in Halewood, where employees can develop new skills.
So far, 1,600 employees have taken a course on working with the high-voltage technology needed to produce electric cars.