Sir Jim Ratcliffe new all-electric reveals plans for Ineos off-roader

NOT content with launching its first, Ineos Automotive has started development of a new, slightly smaller, all-electric off-roader.

- Steve Fowler

Auto Express understands that the new model is due to go on sale in 2026, after a pick-up version of the Grenadier. The design is set to be signed off shortly and the technical specification is already taking shape. Our exclusive image shows how we think it might look, taking plenty of cues from its rugged bigger brother.

It's anticipated that the bluff proportions of the Grenadier will be carried over, but the electric car is expected to sit slightly lower, with a few aerodynamic tweaks to help boost efficiency and extend range.

Speaking to Auto Express at the launch of the Grenadier, Ineos boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe revealed more about the company's plans for expansion with an all-electric model.

"With the Grenadier itself, clearly its USP is the off-road bit. And I think that we'll try to retain that theme through whatever range we finish up with," said Ratcliffe.

"I don't know how much we've talked about the electric version of the Grenadier, but we're well on with that project.