JLR Partners with ev.energy to Power Smarter EVs

UK, 17 July 2025: Jaguar Land Rover, the renowned luxury vehicle manufacturer, has joined forces with ev.energy, a leader in smart EV charging software, to accelerate the development of intelligent, energy-efficient electric vehicle charging. The partnership is focused on helping utilities expand their smart charging capabilities, enhance grid flexibility, and offer drivers a smoother and more cost-effective charging experience.

At the core of the collaboration is a pilot project involving 10 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. These models will utilise JLR’s connected vehicle technology integrated with ev.energy’s software platform to enable automated, optimised charging. Charging sessions will be intelligently scheduled based on real-time grid demand, electricity tariffs, and individual user preferences, promoting sustainability while reducing energy bills for drivers.

Once the pilot proves successful, JLR and ev.energy aim to scale the program across international markets, including the US and EU. The expanded rollout is expected to strengthen EV-grid integration globally and support the broader shift to electric mobility.

ev.energy’s track record with over 55 utility partners highlights the impact of managed EV charging. In the UK, the platform enabled drivers to save an average of £166 annually, while preventing 489 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, which is enough to power over 1,400 homes for a year. In California, the system significantly increased overnight charging and shifted nearly half of daytime charging to cleaner, off-peak hours powered by solar.

By collaborating with JLR, ev.energy will further grow its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) network, enabling utilities to tap into demand-side energy management tools such as load shifting, demand response, and dynamic grid balancing. This collaboration represents a critical step in making EV charging more sustainable, grid-responsive, and globally scalable.

Demonstrating strong confidence in the partnership, JLR became the first automaker to back ev.energy financially through its corporate venture arm, InMotion Ventures. The investment formed part of ev.energy’s $33 million Series B funding round, led by National Grid Partners.

This alliance reflects a shared vision to reshape the future of electric mobility, where EVs don’t just consume power but actively contribute to building a smarter, more resilient energy ecosystem.

In an official press release by JLR, Swarna Ramanathan, JLR’s Chief Strategy Officer, emphasised the brand’s commitment to electrification: “Our work with ev.energy is testament to the power of corporate‑scale‑up collaboration in unlocking fresh ideas to solve some of our industry’s biggest challenges.”

“Together, we are designing and deploying a smart charging solution that will meet our luxury clients’ expectations. It will support the transition to electrification through the efficient use of energy, with a view to reducing pressure on the grid and lowering costs for users.”

In the same press release, Nick Woolley, CEO and Co-Founder of ev.energy, stated, “This initiative is a prime example of how an automaker and a software provider can work collaboratively to deliver a convenient, high‑quality proposition, support the uptake of EVs, and alleviate grid pressures to make charging cost‑effective.”

“Working with JLR in the UK will help us further understand how our Virtual Power Plant can support a grid with mostly low‑carbon supply and growing demand from electric vehicles, learnings which we can apply to other regions and markets.”

The JLR–ev.energy partnership underscores a pivotal shift in how automakers and grid operators can collaborate to decarbonise transport and modernise energy systems. By embedding intelligence and flexibility into EV charging, the two companies are laying the groundwork for a future where electric vehicles serve not only as a cleaner mode of mobility but as active contributors to a resilient, low-carbon grid.