JLR SETS DATE FOR ELECTRIFICATION

Every new Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) model launched from 2020 will have an electrified variant.

The move means that all new JLR models from 2020 will offer a fully electric, plug-in hybrid or 48V mild hybrid option in their individual line-ups.

JLR said: “Jaguar Land Rover is working towards a cleaner future. By 2020, the company will offer customers the option of electrification on all its new car lines (and half of its vehicle line-up).”

The announcement differs from Volvo’s recent assertion that all of its new models will be electrified from 2019. In that case, every model in the Volvo range will be fully electric, a plug-in hybrid or a 48V mild hybrid.

A large majority of new vehicles will be electrified by 2020, as car makers react to increasing pressure to cut emissions.

Talking about the announcement, JLR chief executive Ralf Speth said the move will give customers “even more choice”.

Jaguar’s first electric model, the I-pace SUV, will go on sale next year and a Range Rover update later this year is expected to contain new hybrid variants.