Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group has confirmed that it will create a £4 billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory in the UK.

The new gigafactory in Somerset will supply JLR’s future battery electric models including the Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar brands, with the potential to also supply other car manufacturers.

Production at the new gigafactory is due to start in 2026.

The new gigafactory, at 40GWh, will be one of the largest in Europe and is expected to create up to 4,000 jobs directly, as well as thousands of further jobs in the wider supply chain.

The gigafactory intends to maximise its renewable energy mix, with an ambition for 100% clean power.