[RahulNagaraj]

Land Rover is reportedly working on completely revamping the next-generation Evoque and Discovery Sport SUVs. According to a media report, the next-generation iterations of both SUVs are expected to debut Land Rover's all-new EV-focussed platform.



The new Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform will debut on both SUVs, starting with the Range Rover Evoque in 2024. This will be quickly followed by the third-generation Discovery Sport as well.



Land Rover is expected to increase the starting prices of the new-gen Evoque and Discovery Sport SUVs. This will be to compensate for the additional development and construction costs of the new electrified platform. Reports suggest that Land Rover could offer both SUVs with a starting price of around GBP 40,000 (equivalent to Rs 41.45 lakh).



The next-generation Evoque and Discovery Sport models are expected to be manufactured at Land Rover's Halewood plant in the UK. The company is said to be working on installing a new production line for its EMA platform-based models.



The new EMA platform is said to be capable of housing either a large floor-mounted battery pack or a small hybrid-sized battery. Both versions, however, will come with an IC engine that will act as a range-extender unit.

The platform is also expected to feature dual electric motors (one at each axle), eliminating mechanical transmission, driveshafts, differentials and propshafts; all of which will aid in improving the SUV's off-road performance.

Source: Autocar UK

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[volkman10]

Future Jaguar Land Rover EVs to use platforms from Chinese car brand Chery.

As per the agreement, JLR will borrow EV platforms from Chery’s subsidiary Exeed.

Future Jaguar Land Rover EVs to be based on Exeed's M3X, E0X platforms
M3X to likely underpin JLR's plug-in hybrids
E0X will likely be used for BEVs

Chery and JLR have been in a joint venture in China since 2012 for the production of Jaguar Land Rover's cars. However, Exeed has only been in existence since 2017, and will be the official supplier of the EV platforms to JLR.

The M3X platform, also known as T2X in China, is dedicated to ICE and PHEVs. The M3X architecture can be equipped with Chery’s ‘Super Hybrid’ powertrain, which comprises a petrol-powered engine that's paired with two electric motors.

The E0X platform is jointly developed by Chery and Huawei, and supports 800V high-voltage charging architecture. The E0X underpins cars like Exlantix ES, Exlantix ET, Luxeed S7, and Luxeed R7, and could be used by JLR for its EVs. It will be interesting to see if JLR will sell the E0X- and M3X-based vehicles in China exclusively, or export it to other markets as well.

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