JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) may face delays in receiving electric car batteries from a new factory in Somerset due to construction and management issues. The factory, called Agratas and backed by the UK government, was planned to start production in 2027 but is now expected to be later than January 2028.Key Facts
- JLR relies on the Agratas factory in Somerset to supply batteries for its electric cars.
- Agratas and JLR are both owned by Tata, an Indian company.
- The UK government promised £380 million to support the Agratas factory.
- Agratas replaced its main contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine, after giving only three weeks' notice.
- The factory’s initial construction budget was £800 million but is now expected to exceed £1.3 billion.
- Key parts for the factory, like a power substation, have not yet been ordered, causing delays.
- Several senior staff at Agratas have left recently, adding to project challenges.
- Delays at Agratas could slow down JLR’s production of new electric Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.
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