JLR (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) has struck a new partnership to provide its customers with access to millions of EV charging points across Europe.The British carmaker – owned by Indian giant Tata – on Tuesday confirmed a deal with the Digital Charging Solutions (DCS) platform, which gives drivers of its electrified models the choice to plug into 75,000 UK charging points from a variety of network operators.The move comes ahead of JLR's huge EV rollout, which starts in a matter of weeks.Jaguar's controversial rebrand will shift into gear in October with the official unveiling of the new Type 01 – the brand's £120,000-plus luxury four-door GT car that will spearhead the British icon's new life as an exclusive EV manufacturer.And the all-electric Range Rover is also due to be unveiled this year as the company accelerates towards transitioning to battery power.Owners of plug-in hybrid JLR products – including the Defender 4x4 – will also be able to access public charging points up and down the country and continent using either their InControl Remote app or any future JLR apps. The deal means JLR customers with electric and PHEV cars will be able to access 75,000 UK public charging points - and over 1.1million devices across EuropeDrivers will be able to locate available devices nearby.Customers can filter for charger availability and speed in any chosen location.Buyers of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars – new or old – will be issued a complimentary JLR-branded charging card, which currently provides access to 1,174,593 devices across 29 different countries.In the UK, the 75,000 chargers include coverage of some of the most – and least – accessible locations.This includes devices on the Isles of Benbecula, Skye, Islay, Orkney and Land's End, as well as popular urban locations such as the All England Club, Wimbledon, and Silverstone racetrack.JLR Charging is available as a free service to all customers, who can control payments with their smartphones.There is also a subscription offer that slashes charging rates by 20 per cent for £8.99 a month.Mark Camilleri, director of charging and connected services at JLR, said: 'Quality, choice and convenience are critical to the luxury experience we are creating for our electric vehicle clients.'Through this new partnership, we are giving clients the power to seamlessly access one of Europe’s most comprehensive charging networks.' The move comes ahead of JLR's huge EV rollout, which starts in a matter of weeks with the unveiling of the new Jaguar Type 01 electric GT - the vehicle that spearheads its rebrand With over 1,000 horsepower, the Jaguar Type 01 won't just be one of the most potent EVs on the market but among the most sophisticatedJLR bosses have already confirmed that the Jaguar Type 01 will debut in production form in October in New York.With more than 1,000 horsepower, the new electric Jaguar is going to be incredibly potent but also highly sophisticated.This abundance of power is delivered to all four wheels by a single electric motor at the front and a pair at the rear.Torque vectoring – the distribution of power to individual wheels rather than across an axle – manages the delivery of power while also monitoring for any modicum of wheel slip some 1,000 times per second.Energy will be delivered from a 120kWh battery pack with a very clever design feature: a split in the cell structure in the floor to provide more comfortable legroom for rear-seat occupants.This should see the car deliver an estimated 430 miles of range on a full charge.The Daily Mail was among the first to drive a prototype version of the electric grand tourer in March.The full-production Type 01 is scheduled to be revealed later this year – and we'll be among the first group to see it.'Its exuberant modernist design, pioneering technology and instinctive driving dynamics will underpin future Jaguar models,' the brand says. The all-electric Range Rover is also expected to be unveiled later this year as JLR ramps up its electrified mission JLR promises it will have all-electric versions of every model across its line-up by 2030The Range Rover Electric – which has been delayed by around 12 months – is also expected to arrive this year.With a 117kWh battery, it should deliver a range well in excess of 300 miles.A JLR spokesperson told Daily Mail and This is Money: 'By 2030, JLR will sell electric versions of all its luxury brands.'Our plans and vehicle architectures are flexible so we can adapt to different market and client demands.'We are committed to the highest standards of design, capability and quality, and we will launch our new models at the right time for our clients, our business and individual markets.'
JLR prepares for huge EV rollout with access to 75,000 charging points
Jaguar's controversial rebrand will shift into gear in October with the official unveiling of the new Type 01 - the brand's £120,000-plus luxury four-door GT car.






