Pretoria, South Africa – 23 May 2024: JLR has entered a multi-year partnership with Fortescue to integrate its pioneering battery intelligence software, Elysia, into JLR’s next-generation electric vehicles. This collaboration aims to significantly enhance battery longevity, safety, and overall performance across JLR’s luxury EV portfolio.
The groundbreaking partnership will debut with the new Range Rover Electric, launching later this year. Fortescue’s Elysia software will meticulously monitor all future JLR electric vehicles, promising clients a superior ownership experience through faster charging times, enhanced reliability, and extended driving ranges.
By continuously monitoring battery health throughout its lifecycle, Elysia will also support sustainability efforts, facilitating the transition of batteries from electric vehicles to second-life applications.
Fortescue’s state-of-the-art software leverages physics-informed digital twins and probabilistic artificial intelligence to detect and resolve battery issues, optimizing performance and safety for JLR customers. This first-of-its-kind collaboration in the automotive industry exemplifies innovation, positioning JLR at the forefront of EV technology.
This initiative aligns with JLR’s Reimagine strategy, which aims to electrify all its brands by 2030 and achieve carbon net zero by 2039. Fortescue’s ambitious decarbonization goals, targeting the elimination of emissions from its operations by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2), complement this vision.
Thomas Mueller, Executive Director of Product Engineering at JLR, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Fortescue’s technology will provide JLR with unparalleled access to data analytics, crucial as we transition to an all-electric vehicle portfolio by 2030. Collaborations like this are essential as we strive to enhance the safety, performance, and lifespan of our batteries.”
Mark Hutchinson, CEO of Fortescue, highlighted the transformative potential of this collaboration: “This partnership exemplifies cutting-edge innovation and engineering. With Fortescue’s breakthrough battery intelligence software, JLR gains a revolutionary approach to battery monitoring, ensuring each product meets the brand’s exceptionally high standards. The lessons learned from motorsport are now being applied to our roads, unlocking unprecedented EV performance for JLR’s customers.”
Through this strategic collaboration, JLR will gain detailed insights into battery conditions, enabling specific recommendations for performance improvements via software updates.
This partnership is a key component of JLR’s Reimagine strategy. In December 2023, JLR also partnered with Tata Communications to connect 128 global sites with advanced digital capabilities, supporting JLR’s vision of modern luxury and sustainability.
