Electric Ineos off-roader in the works

Ineos Automotive has announced it is working on a smaller fully electric off-road vehicle which will join the carmaker’s lineup in 2026.

The yet to be named model is said to follow the same rugged formula as the Grenadier but won’t share its ladder-frame chassis. Instead, it will ride on an electric “skateboard” platform says Ineos Automotive’s commercial director, Mark Tennant.

According to AutoExpress, the Ev’s design is close to being signed off with the model maintaining a similar look to the larger Grenadier. However, it will sit slightly lower and boast some aerodynamic tweaks to optimise range.

Said range is estimated to be 400km but that’s the only technical figure we’ve been told at this time.

There was also talks of producing a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) if Ineos were ever to create a larger zero emissions off-roader.

“We’re very excited to be doing a battery-electric vehicle, but for this sort of vehicle, the Grenadier and things that are bigger, we think hydrogen represents a really good alternative,” said Tennant, as reported by WhichCar?.

“There’s still some work to be done on the BEV side, but absolutely it would be great if we could look at broadening the range of what we’re pursuing as our range of alternatives.

“There’s a lot of lessons to be learned – probably good and bad – from that tipping point that EVs are coming to.”

Before we see an electric Ineos though, the brand will release a dual cab ute version of the Grenadier which features an extended chassis and separate bed.

The Grenadier is due to arrive in New Zealand soon according to local dealer Armstrong’s website.