Ineos confirms all-new electric SUV

Smaller model will go into production from 2026

By Matt Bird / Monday, 17 April 2023 / Loading comments

It was well known that Ineos planned an entire range of SUVs to go around the Grenadier. Now we’ve had the first additional bit of info about what that car might be, Ineos confirming an electric model for the middle of this decade.

To be developed with Magna in Austria, as the Grenadier was, the new Ineos EV will be smaller than its first model but with the focus very much still on off-road ability. “Our all new electric 4X4 will be zero emission while offering customers exceptional off-road capability, without compromising on-road comfort or performance” said Lynn Calder, Ineos CEO. There’s no word yet on whether the new model will borrow BMW bits, as the Grenadier does, but there would certainly be worse people to work with on the project given BMW’s extensive EV experience.

For the moment, we know that a ‘rigorous’ testing scheduled will take place on the Schockl mountain in Austria, close to Magna’s vehicle assembly facility. Makes sense, given the knowledge that will have been gained doing similar things for the Grenadier station wagon and upcoming pick-up models. The promise is for ‘world-class off-road ability’, which is quite some target given the standard already set and electric 4x4s in development, from G-Class to Range Rover.

“Having worked together on the engineering of the Grenadier, we’ve seen first-hand the value of applying Magna’s agility, knowledge, and experience to a complete vehicle development programme. Deepening our collaboration is a natural next step as we use the Grenadier as a springboard for our continued growth as a global automotive brand with this third model line,” added Lynn Calder. An agreement has been signed for production of the new model to begin in Austria in 2026, so expect plenty more information on the Ineos EV over the coming weeks and months. It’ll be here before you know it…