Evoque_e

Jaguar Land Rover is leading a consortium to build three working electric and hybrid vehicles based on the Range Rover Evoque, from mild hybrid to full battery electric. The project tackles a practical engineering problem: how to integrate electric propulsion systems, power electronics, and lightweight structures into a single vehicle platform that can be manufactured at high volume. Current approaches often treat these systems separately, adding cost and weight. Evoque_e aims to develop an integrated, scalable technology platform that works across different levels of electrification. If successful, the project could change how carmakers approach electric vehicle production. The platform is designed to be configurable and compatible, meaning the same core technology could underpin multiple vehicle types. The consortium includes major suppliers like GKN Driveline, TATA Steel, and Johnson Matthey, alongside three universities and three specialist SMEs, covering the full chain from materials to testing. The goal is benchmark performance in cost, weight, and sustainable materials use—factors that ultimately determine whether electric vehicles become affordable and practical for mass adoption.