Typically, we shy away from gossip. But not when it’s this juicy.  According to a report by Autocar UK, a certain luxury automaker is joining the EV lineup with an extended-range beauty that’s rumored to grant drivers 600 miles of pure electric oomph.

So who’s behind the big plans? Jaguar, naturally.  A latecomer to the arena of eco auto options, Jag’s purportedly been kicked into action by the threat of “zero-carbon zones in cities across the globe,” which will mandate that drivers run only on batteries.  To ensure that the elitist car company isn’t left in the dust, they’ve been toying with a full electric version of the popular XJ sedan.  Without the bulk of a typical powertrain, the XJ EV will offer surprising handling and performance, says Autocar, detailing a 145kW, 295 lb-ft electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack.  Funded in part by British government’s Technology Strategy Board grants, it’s expected that the high-tech drivetrain will also be shared with Jag’s bulkier sibling, Land Rover.