This is almost after a difficult phase of negotiations nine months the decision is made. Automobile group Tata Motors owner Jaguar Land Roverto decide to choose UK as a construction site new factory with battery. If you think about it, the term “factory” is probably a bit much weak. Here we will talk more about gigafactory. Why is this term used, you ask me? Well, because the project is valued at almost £4 billionthat is, approximately 4.6 million euros.

State competition for this gigafactory

Two countries participated in the competition for obtaining an industrial plot. In effect, Spain was also on the list to pick up a huge project. Later, the factory will settle in the county of Somerset in south-west England. In addition to big check and economic consequences that such a project will bring, it will also create a large number of jobs. Indeed, it is gigafactory will generate to 4,000 direct jobs.

Big changes for the JLR brand

in JLR understand Jaguar Land Rover. Changes in depth are planned for first British manufacturer. In effect, all brands of the group are going change philosophy. First, Jaguar will become exclusively sign luxury and will gradually leave the premium class. More Jaguar who will start fade towards electric with three new cars fully electric is planned.

then we have Land Rover. Well, to be honest, forget it Land Rover. From now on it will be so Range Rover, Defender AND Discovery, three different brands. Will the latter also turn to v 100% electric In the coming years.

A new gigafactory that will open its doors in 2026 year in England should make it much easier development and production electric cars groups in the following years.

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