Like many modern EVs, the as-yet-unnamed newcomer will use the skateboard-style platform favored by electric vehicles like the Rivian R1T and forthcoming Jeep Recon, the latter of which will likely be the new Ineos’s primary rival in the electric off-road scene.
“We are obviously looking for some carry-over from Grenadier, in terms of some components, but it won’t be a ladder frame [platform]. It will be a skateboard (platform) because, frankly, in order to get the range and capability, we need to go that route,” said Tennant.
At this stage, the skateboard platform’s source is unknown, but there are a few options open to Ineos. It already works closely with BMW, utilizing its gas- and diesel-powered inline-six engines in the Grenadier. Another option is that it could partner with Magna International to develop the chassis, which is what Jaguar has done for the upcoming Panthera EV platform, or it could buy EV skateboards from any number of suppliers like Canoo.