Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has teamed up with the innovative energy start-up Allye Energy to introduce a groundbreaking portable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed to utilize repurposed Range Rover PHEV batteries. This collaboration marks the debut of JLR’s battery packs in a commercially available BESS. Each unit harnesses the power of seven second-life batteries from Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEVs, providing a substantial storage capacity of 270 kWh—enough to supply an average UK home with nearly a month’s worth of energy.
Located in Pretoria, South Africa, the project aligns with JLR’s Reimagine strategy, aiming to achieve carbon net zero in its supply chain, operations, and products by 2039. The new BESS, named Allye MAX, will first serve JLR’s Engineering team to support the testing of the upcoming Range Rover Electric. This vehicle is expected to hit the market later this year, with the BESS powering over 1000 hours of testing and cutting CO2 emissions by more than 15,494 kg annually.
Unlike traditional diesel generators that emit significant CO2, the Allye MAX BESS offers a sustainable alternative that can fully charge up to nine Range Rover PHEVs simultaneously. It features multi-input connectivity and can be charged at any CCS-capable Vehicle Charger, promoting the use of renewable energy sources at both fixed and off-grid locations.
The flexibility of the Allye MAX BESS extends beyond automotive applications; it is also commercially available for various uses, including providing energy storage solutions for JLR retailers. This helps optimize the use of renewable energy and supports fast charging needs where local grid capacities are limited. Weighing less than 3.5 tonnes, the BESS is both portable and versatile, making it ideal for remote operations and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
This initiative not only showcases JLR’s commitment to circular economy principles by repurposing EV batteries for energy storage but also demonstrates the practical applications of such innovations in vehicle testing and renewable energy management. The partnership with Allye Energy highlights JLR’s ongoing efforts to redefine sustainability in the automotive industry, paving the way for a future powered by clean, efficient energy solutions.
