McLaren is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with a new SUV, as part of a major £1.5 billion investment led by its Abu Dhabi owners. The funding will also finance a £500 million overhaul of production facilities and bring engine manufacturing back under the automaker’s direct control. The move signals a strategic shift toward greater in-house production and a broader electric vehicle strategy. Industry observers will watch how this investment reshapes McLaren’s future in the competitive EV market.


McLaren's SUV plan is part of £1.5 billion investment by the automaker's Abu Dhabi owners that will include £500 million to overhaul production and bring engine production in-house.