Ineos Automotive has revealed its intention to expand its range to 4 vehicles by the end of the decade . In 2026, in particular, its first electric off-road vehicle should arrive. Ambitious plans demonstrating the will – of the owner of Ineos, Jim Ratcliffe, of wanting to bring his brand to carve out an important space in the automotive sector.
But how will it be? the electric off-road vehicle from Ineos? Apparently, development would already be in progress. well advanced and the technical specifications could be defined by the end of the year. The new model will be; more small of the current Ineos Grenadier. Therefore, in terms of size, it could compete with models of the caliber of the Defender 90.
The electric off-road vehicle will rest on the same size as the Defender 90. on a new platformdeveloped by Ineos for its electric models. Of course, the design will present a sense of style. recalls that of the current Grenadier. Furthermore, the electric model will also have a of strong ability; off-road. Talking about the powertrain is easy. obviously still soon, however, Jim Ratcliffe has highlighted that the goal is; that of proposing an autonomy of around 400 km.
It seems that the development will contribute; once again Magna Steyr. Also, it is not It has not yet been decided whether the electric off-roader will be available. built at the Ineos plant in Hambach or at other sites. The project on paper is; certainly interesting. Ineos aims to create off-road vehicles that are all substance and few frills and therefore it will be; It is very important to understand the specifics of this new battery-operated model.
There will be some questions. However, there is no way to learn more about it. over the next few months since the launch is still a long time away. In the future Fuel Cell models could also arrive. After all, Ineos has already developed a prototype of the hydrogen Grenadier. A project that would be quite obvious given that the INEOS Group of which INEOS Automotive is a part, is; a chemical giant that produces over 250,000 tons of hydrogen per year. However, hydrogen refueling infrastructure is today very scarce if not almost non-existent in some countries, as we well know. For this reason, Ineos has decided to focus, for the moment, on 100% electric models. But for the future, a Fuel Cell model cannot be used. be excluded.
A TRUE OFF-ROAD 
Remember that INEOS Grenadier that we had to test when it was still a prototype, is; offered on the market in the Station Wagon or Utility Wagon versions with 2 or 5 seats. The Utility Wagon variant is; only approved as a commercial vehicle. The off-road vehicle is powered by BMW engines: a turbo petrol engine with 286 HP (210 kW) of power and 450 Nm of torque and a twin-turbo diesel engine with 249 HP (183 kW) of power and 550 Nm of torque.
Prices in Italy start at 78,485 euros turnkey for the Station Wagon version and from 69,290 euros for the 2-seater Utility Wagon. A new pickup version should also make its debut in 2023.
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