Driving Workplace Electrification: JLR's Sustainable Charging Solution

Jaguar Land Rover

Halewood

We are thrilled that JLR’s sustainability credentials align with our own, and that the business recognises the critical role solar can play in maintaining the UK’s shift to electrification.

Ben Marchant

3ti

Jaguar Land Rover installs two Papilio3 solar EV charging hubs at its Halewood plant, supporting staff charging needs and advancing the site’s transition to become JLR’s first all-electric production facility.

Background

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a global leader in luxury automotive manufacturing, is undergoing a significant transformation through its ‘Reimagine’ strategy. This ambitious plan aims to reposition the company as an electric-first, modern luxury carmaker, with the Halewood site in Merseyside designated to become JLR’s first all-electric production facility from 2025.

As part of this transition towards zero-emission transport, JLR recognised the importance of supporting its workforce in adopting electric vehicles. The company sought to provide practical and sustainable charging solutions for employees at the Halewood site, demonstrating its commitment to comprehensive electrification beyond just vehicle production.

Challenge

JLR faced several specific challenges in implementing workplace charging infrastructure:

  • The need to rapidly deploy charging capacity for staff ahead of the plant’s transition to all-electric production
  • Avoiding disruptive and costly infrastructure upgrades at an operational manufacturing facility
  • Aligning charging solutions with the company’s broader sustainability targets
  • Supporting staff in their personal transition to electric vehicles
  • Creating a visible demonstration of the company’s commitment to electrification

The solution needed to be scalable, quickly deployable, and complement JLR’s sustainability goals while providing practical charging options for employees.

Our Approach

3ti installed two Papilio3 solar EV charging hubs at the JLR Halewood site, providing:

  • A total of 24 integrated EV charge points (12 per hub) supporting charging rates of 7, 11, or 22kW
  • Solar canopies to generate renewable electricity on-site
  • Battery storage to optimise charging efficiency
  • Integration with local mains power to ensure reliable charging availability
  • Rapid installation in under eight hours with minimal disruption to site operations
  • No requirement for extensive infrastructure upgrades

The Papilio3 units, built around recycled shipping containers, aligned perfectly with JLR’s sustainability focus while providing a practical charging solution for staff.

Results

The partnership between 3ti and JLR delivered significant benefits:

  • Immediate availability of 24 sustainable charging points for staff use
  • Enhanced support for employees transitioning to electric vehicles
  • Reduced reliance on grid electricity through on-site solar generation
  • Protection against energy price volatility through renewable generation
  • Visible demonstration of JLR’s commitment to its ‘Reimagine’ strategy
  • Advancement of the Halewood site’s journey toward becoming an all-electric production facility
  • Contribution to the democratisation of EV ownership by providing workplace charging for employees without home charging access

Ben Marchant, Chief Operating Officer at 3ti, highlighted the strategic importance of the installation: “We are thrilled that JLR’s sustainability credentials align with our own, and that the business recognises the critical role solar can play in maintaining the UK’s shift to electrification. We’d like to encourage more businesses to follow this example; this is a well-proven mechanism for making EV ownership a viable option for everyone, regardless of access to home charging.”

The JLR Halewood installation serves as a powerful example of how manufacturing facilities can support their workforce’s transition to electric vehicles while advancing their own sustainability objectives, setting a benchmark for the automotive industry across the UK.

Jaguar Land Rover installs two Papilio3 solar EV charging hubs at its Halewood plant, supporting staff charging needs and advancing the site’s transition to become JLR’s first all-electric production facility.

Background

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a global leader in luxury automotive manufacturing, is undergoing a significant transformation through its ‘Reimagine’ strategy. This ambitious plan aims to reposition the company as an electric-first, modern luxury carmaker, with the Halewood site in Merseyside designated to become JLR’s first all-electric production facility from 2025.

As part of this transition towards zero-emission transport, JLR recognised the importance of supporting its workforce in adopting electric vehicles. The company sought to provide practical and sustainable charging solutions for employees at the Halewood site, demonstrating its commitment to comprehensive electrification beyond just vehicle production.

Challenge

JLR faced several specific challenges in implementing workplace charging infrastructure:

  • The need to rapidly deploy charging capacity for staff ahead of the plant’s transition to all-electric production
  • Avoiding disruptive and costly infrastructure upgrades at an operational manufacturing facility
  • Aligning charging solutions with the company’s broader sustainability targets
  • Supporting staff in their personal transition to electric vehicles
  • Creating a visible demonstration of the company’s commitment to electrification

The solution needed to be scalable, quickly deployable, and complement JLR’s sustainability goals while providing practical charging options for employees.

Our Approach

3ti installed two Papilio3 solar EV charging hubs at the JLR Halewood site, providing:

  • A total of 24 integrated EV charge points (12 per hub) supporting charging rates of 7, 11, or 22kW
  • Solar canopies to generate renewable electricity on-site
  • Battery storage to optimise charging efficiency
  • Integration with local mains power to ensure reliable charging availability
  • Rapid installation in under eight hours with minimal disruption to site operations
  • No requirement for extensive infrastructure upgrades


The Papilio3 units, built around recycled shipping containers, aligned perfectly with JLR’s sustainability focus while providing a practical charging solution for staff.

Results

The partnership between 3ti and JLR delivered significant benefits:

  • Immediate availability of 24 sustainable charging points for staff use
  • Enhanced support for employees transitioning to electric vehicles
  • Reduced reliance on grid electricity through on-site solar generation
  • Protection against energy price volatility through renewable generation
  • Visible demonstration of JLR’s commitment to its ‘Reimagine’ strategy
  • Advancement of the Halewood site’s journey toward becoming an all-electric production facility
  • Contribution to the democratisation of EV ownership by providing workplace charging for employees without home charging access


Ben Marchant, Chief Operating Officer at 3ti, highlighted the strategic importance of the installation: “We are thrilled that JLR’s sustainability credentials align with our own, and that the business recognises the critical role solar can play in maintaining the UK’s shift to electrification. We’d like to encourage more businesses to follow this example; this is a well-proven mechanism for making EV ownership a viable option for everyone, regardless of access to home charging.”

The JLR Halewood installation serves as a powerful example of how manufacturing facilities can support their workforce’s transition to electric vehicles while advancing their own sustainability objectives, setting a benchmark for the automotive industry across the UK.

Related Projects

Surrey County Council

SCC’s growing electric vehicle fleet will be powered by Papilio3, supporting the council’s sustainability strategy. The solution was chosen to fulfill the urgent need for EV charging infrastructure at the site.

Merseyside Police

“The force’s target is to be Net Zero for all scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and it is hoped exploring the use of technology such as this – which uses solar panels on its roof – will help us achieve that.”

Keith Dickinson - Director of Resources Merseyside Police