Ineos Automotive may have been born around a single vehicle, but has no plans to maintain a one-car line-up. In fact, he is preparing to enter the EV business following the larger industry. The British petrochemical giant spin-off of the same surname is working on its first all-electric vehicle, and like the company’s original he Grenadier, the electric 4×4 will be built for uncompromising off-road performance. To that end, Ineos will partner with Magna Steyr for his 2026 launch.
Ineos’ electric utility vehicle is more than just a Grenadier EV. EVs will become smaller and more off-road power, the company says. Not to be confused with Ineos’ previously announced hydrogen fuel cell Grenadier prototype. This electric 4×4 relies on pure battery power and is designed to deliver “world-class off-road capability without compromising on-road comfort or performance.”
Ineos has appointed OEM vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr as its development and manufacturing partner for the project. Ineos manufactures his Grenadier at its own factory in Hambach, France, but worked closely with the team at Magna Steyr, based in Graz, Austria, on the engineering and development of the Grenadier.
Magna Steyr’s long history of 4×4 expertise goes much deeper than Grenadier. Steyr-Daimler-Puch developed iconic off-road his machines such as the Haflinger and Pinzgauer, and the Mercedes G-Class co- I have honed my expertise which is useful for development. has been built in Graz since his 4×4 debut in 1979.
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Magna Steyr has another advantage when it comes to off-roader development. It’s Schöckl. The 4,740-foot (1,445 m) plateau just outside Graz is known for its steepness and has always served as a proving ground for the G class. Mercedes calls it “the green hell of Styria” after the Austrian state. Graz is the capital. Ineos Grenadier also proved his mettle with his Schöckl.
The Ineos EV comes at a time when electric off-road is really heating up with next-generation products such as the Volkswagen Scout EV and Mercedes-Benz EQG silicon anode batteries, along with Rivian’s other available and upcoming truck and utility vehicle products. join the , Ford, GMC, etc.
Source: Ineos Automotive
