Like many automakers, Jaguar’s plans for the future include a move to pure electric propulsion. The company has said, though, it’s looking for partners to help it in its shift from gas to electric. So, we ask what company’s EV platform would make the best platform for Jag’s upcoming EVs?
The good news for the British brand is that there’s no shortage of luxury automakers investing heavily in new electric platforms for it to partner with. Given the expense of designing and making a whole new electric platform, there will undoubtedly be plenty looking to sell their platform to other automakers to make a quick buck.
The Volkswagen Group has already started sharing its electric platform with Ford and Jaguar specifically name-checked Bentley and Porsche when it outlined its new plan, both of which are heavily invested in going electric.
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Both BMW and Mercedes are also in the midst of unveiling new all-electric vehicles, making them an attractive option worthy of Jaguar’s ambitions.
If the brand is willing to take a gamble on the platform, it could tie itself to Stellantis, which just announced to release eight new models on its STLA platform by 2026 (that’s not quite Jag’s timeline, but indulge me). The owner of a few Italian luxury brands, the platform should be capable of providing Jag with the luxury it’s looking for along with a dynamic flair that it’s known for.
Richard Truett, over at Automotive News, meanwhile, argued that Cadillac would be a perfect brand to buy a platform from. Indeed, the Celestiq and the Lyriq do look like they will be stunners.
Who do you think the brand should partner with to make its credible EVs?
