Jaguar Land Rover commits half a billion pounds to electric vehicle manufacturing in Merseyside
Jaguar Land Rover Transforms Halewood Facility for Electric Era
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a significant transformation of its Halewood facility, marking a major step towards electrifying its production processes. The British automaker is investing 500 million pounds in the site, known for originally producing the Ford Anglia, to make it the first all-electric production facility.
The transformation includes the installation of new EV build lines, 750 autonomous robots, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) calibration rigs, laser alignment technology, and digital plant management systems. These additions are part of JLR's commitment to its Reimagine strategy, aiming to electrify all its brands by 2030.
The site, which has been extended by 32,364 sqm, will now produce JLR's medium-sized electric luxury SUVs. A new body shop at Halewood is capable of producing 500 vehicle bodies per day, while 1.4km of the paint shop has been modified to respond to increased demand for contrasting roofs.
The new production lines at Halewood have already completed the first test builds of EMA body shells. To support this new production, a new training and development center has been opened at Halewood, with 1,600 employees having completed High Voltage Training (HVT).
JLR is also focusing on sustainability. The transformed Halewood facility will support the production of electric vehicles (EVs), and the company plans to install 18,000 photovoltaic panels to produce renewable energy. An 18,000 square meter solar park at Halewood, scheduled to be operational from 2024, will contribute to this effort. The renewable energy produced is expected to equate to 10% of the site's energy consumption.
In addition, JLR aims to remove 40,000 tonnes of CO2e from Halewood's industrial footprint. To facilitate this, 40 New Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have been introduced to assist employees with the fitment of high-voltage batteries at Halewood.
JLR's investment in Halewood is part of its broader commitment to becoming carbon net zero by 2039. The company is investing 20 million pounds annually for employee re-skilling across all sites, ensuring its workforce is equipped for the electric era.
This transformation of Halewood is a testament to JLR's commitment to innovation and sustainability, paving the way for a more electric future.
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