Headline: UK Gigafactory Receives £380m Boost to Expand Electric Vehicle Battery Production
- Apr 9
- 1 min read
Why this matters: The funding supports green technology and job creation while boosting the UK’s position in electric vehicle manufacturing.
Date: 9 April 2026
Tags: UK, Business, Energy, Technology
Summary:
UK’s largest gigafactory receives £380m government funding boost.
Funding awarded to Agratas under DRIVE35 programme.
Total £470m allocated to automotive and battery projects.
Somerset site to produce batteries for Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover.
Production expected to begin next year at Bridgwater facility.
Project aims to support UK transition to electric vehicles.
Around 1,600 jobs to be created during initial development phase.
Up to 4,000 total jobs expected across site and supply chain.
Additional £84m funding supports other automotive manufacturers.
Investment seen as key step in strengthening UK EV industry.
What’s next: Construction continues with production planned to start next year. Further investment may follow to expand EV infrastructure.
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