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Jaguar Land Rover axes all-electric Range Rover – report

The manufacturing conglomerate is looking to phase out its Modular Longitudinal Architecture due to emission concerns, according to a new report.


Jaguar Land Rover has axed its upcoming all-electric Range Rover 'Road Rover' project, according to a new report from Automotive News Europe.

Citing an investor call with the brand’s Chief Financial Officer Adrian Mardell, the report also claims the Jaguar J-Pace electric SUV had been pulled from development.

If accurate, this would mean the JLR Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) architecture – on which both models were set to be based – will now solely underpin large internal-combustion Land Rover models, such as the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.

Mardell was quoted as saying JLR would be forced to "write off" the £1 billion (AU$1.8 billion) invested in the platform over the past three years, as the brand moved towards its 'Reimagine' strategy.

"There are costs involved, including the cancelation of the MLA-mid program, the XJ replacement, and the Land Rover BEV," he noted.

A spokesperson for Jaguar Land Rover Australia told CarAdvice they were unable to comment on the developments: "It is JLR policy not to discuss our future product plans."

Last month the automotive conglomerate announced Jaguar was set to go all-electric by 2025, with Land Rover to phase out diesel powertrains by 2026.

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William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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