A monumental £500 million investment is being directed towards the historic Halewood factory, with the aim of transforming it into a cutting-edge production facility for electric vehicles.
Building on a legacy dating back to 1962, the site’s redevelopment is set to secure its place at the forefront of automotive innovation.
The site at Halewood is undergoing a major overhaul. JLR has already allocated £250 million for the expansion and modernisation of the factory, which includes the addition of 32,364 square metres. This initial phase has seen over a million hours of construction work, laying the groundwork for the production of medium-sized electric luxury SUVs.
Additionally, the factory features a newly constructed body shop capable of producing 500 vehicle bodies daily. An automated painted body storage tower, with a capacity for 600 vehicle bodies, has also been introduced.
The plant has also integrated 40 cutting-edge Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to assist in the installation of high-voltage batteries, further enhancing its operational efficiency.
A new training and development centre at Halewood will focus on High Voltage Training (HVT), educating personnel on battery assembly and other relevant stages of vehicle production.
“For over sixty years, Halewood has been producing vehicles for global markets. I’m proud that through this investment; the hundreds of hours of transformational work; and dedication of my colleagues, Halewood is setup for future generations to continue to create and deliver exceptional luxury vehicles for our clients,” he said.
Cloud-based digital plant management systems are utilised to oversee and optimise production processes. These innovations are critical to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
The extensive investment in Halewood underscores a significant shift towards electric vehicle production and technological advancement.
This transformation positions Halewood as a pivotal player in the automotive industry, leading the way in sustainable manufacturing.
