[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-xj-confirmed-to-be-exclusively-electric\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-xj-confirmed-to-be-exclusively-electric\/","headline":"Jaguar XJ Confirmed To Be Exclusively Electric","name":"Jaguar XJ Confirmed To Be Exclusively Electric","description":"The Jaguar XJ is coming back, and this time its electric Rumours of an all-electric XJ have been flying around for the last few years, but we finally have confirmation from Jaguar themselves that it\u2019s really happening! It\u2019s also happening sooner than you might have thought, as it has been confirmed for 2020. This reinvented offering will be as luxurious and sleek as you have come to expect from cars by this premium brand, with the new XJ being even […]","datePublished":"2019-07-10","dateModified":"2019-07-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jaguar-XJ-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jaguar-XJ-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-xj-confirmed-to-be-exclusively-electric\/","about":["Cars","ELECTRIC CARS","Jaguar","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":343,"keywords":["jaguar","Jaguar XJ","jaguar xj electric"],"articleBody":"The Jaguar XJ is coming back, and this time its electricRumours of an all-electric XJ have been flying around for the last few years, but we finally have confirmation from Jaguar themselves that it\u2019s really happening! It\u2019s also happening sooner than you might have thought, as it has been confirmed for 2020.This reinvented offering will be as luxurious and sleek as you have come to expect from cars by this premium brand, with the new XJ being even more practical with a smart 5 door layout. Jaguar is investing heavily in this projectand has partnered with BMW to develop electric powertrains, basing the XJ ontheir 5th-gen eDrive tech.Hoping to take on rivals including the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Jaguar\u2019s new electric saloon is going to be based on a new Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) which they will be designing and engineering in-house.The team that brought you the i-Pace is back to create this new EVThe same specialists that worked on the i-Pace will be designing and engineering the new XJ, with this being a great chance for Jaguar to showcase both style and technology.As well as the i-Pace, Jaguar have in the pastelectrified the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrids, however thisnew model will be the first electric model ever produced at the plant.The plant itself is at Castle Bromwich in England where at the moment the XE, XF, XJ, and F-type are crafted, but this base now needs to be converted to accommodate electric vehicle production.More EVs means more jobs, and since the planseems to be to offer electrified options for all new Jaguar and Land Rovermodels from 2020, this can only be good news.For more than 50 years, the XJ has been their flagship model and whilst some may miss the internal-combustion XJ, many are excited about this new era of electric.Do you welcome this bright new future filled with convenient and zero-emission electric cars like the new Jaguar XJ?"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Jaguar XJ Confirmed To Be Exclusively Electric","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/jaguar-xj-confirmed-to-be-exclusively-electric\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]