Jaguar Land Rover promises £500 million boost for Halewood plant
The carmaker will invest money in developing electric vehicles at the site on Merseyside
Jaguar Land Rover has announced half a billion pounds worth of investment in its plant on Merseyside, to build hybrid cars and prepare for electric vehicles.
The carmaker said it had already spent £250 million on new production lines, machinery, people and digital technology at the site in Halewood.
Another £250 million will be invested over the coming years.
JLR is one of the biggest employers on Merseyside, and said the investment would secure the factory for "future generations".
Barbara Bergmeier, Executive Director, Industrial Operations, said: "Halewood has been the heart and soul of JLR in the Northwest of England for well over two decades, producing vehicles such as the Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport.
"Halewood will be our first all‑electric production facility, and it is a testament to the brilliant efforts by our teams and suppliers who have worked together to equip the plant with the technology needed to deliver our world class luxury electric vehicles."
The investment is part of JLR’s commitment to its Reimagine strategy, which will see JLR electrify all its brands by 2030, with the aim of achieving carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039.
Transport secretary Louise Haigh said: "Fantastic to see this new investment in Merseyside from Jaguar Land Rover.
"This Government is determined to bring good jobs back to our industrial heartlands and make the UK a world-leader in electric vehicle production."