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JaguarLand Rover may be reconsidering how hard it can stick to an all electric roadmap, according to a report from The Times that says the company is exploring a new model concept that still uses gasoline.
The report does not describe a traditional gas powered vehicle, instead it points to a range extended electric approach that keeps an engine on board to generate electricity when the battery is low.
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What The Times Says JLR Is Considering
The Times reports JLR is looking at a range extended EV, which is an electric vehicle that drives on its motor while a small internal combustion engine acts as a generator to recharge the battery.
The report frames it as a response to customer concerns about range and charging convenience, and says the concept could lift total range from roughly 700 kilometers, about 435 miles, to around 1,100 kilometers, about 684 miles. The Times also notes that a setup like this would not qualify as a zero emission vehicle under UK rules, which matters for a brand that has marketed a clean break from combustion.
Why The Timing Is Sensitive For Jaguar
Jaguar is in the middle of a high risk reset where the product gap and the rebrand have to align with real market demand. It has already leaned into the idea of closing the chapter on gasoline, and that kind of messaging creates expectations that are hard to revise without looking uncertain.
And this lands at a moment when Jaguar is asking its network and its customers to believe in a future lineup that is radically different from the past.
What This Could Mean For The Dealer And Buyer Reality
A range extended EV could be read as a practical bridge rather than a retreat, especially if the goal is to serve buyers who like electric driving but still want a long distance safety net. At the same time, any perceived backtracking risks adding friction with retailers who are already weighing the business case of the transition.
JLR also has to keep attention on its new design direction and the first fresh products tied to the reboot, because the brand story depends on making the next car feel inevitable rather than improvised.
