The British marquee recently announced a deal with the nation's largest airport, which will see them commit up to 200 electric I-Pace SUV's to the service.
Jaguar has partnered with travel services company We Know Group to launch an initial electric fleet of 50 cars.
Depending on its success, the service could then add another 150 EVs within the next 12 months.
According to the airport, the electric chauffeur service could support around up to 1,000 journeys to and from terminals every day, reducing Heathrow's nitrogen oxide output by as much as eight tonnes per year.
When the I-Pace's roll out this summer, the service will become the largest chauffeur-driven fleet of electric vehicles in the country.
The new travel option will also see We Know Group install the UK's largest electric car charging hub at Heathrow.
According to a Heathrow representative, the service will cost travellers around the same amount as a regular taxi.
They estimate that a trip from the airport to central London would cost between £70-£80 - approximately the same as a black cab.
Emma Gilthorpe, Executive Director at Heathrow, said: “We are thrilled to be working with two British companies on this landmark initiative to support more sustainable transportation choices for our passengers.
“Our commitments to the environment and our local community are absolutely non-negotiable – we are determined to address the impact road vehicles have on our neighbours and to improve air quality on our roads.
"These Jaguar I-PACEs are the latest in a long line of initiatives we are taking to ensure that expansion is not a choice between the economy and the environment – and that we can deliver benefits for both.”
Jaguar launched the I-Pace in March this year, which is considered one of the best all-electric vehicles on the market.
As the British marquee's first ever electric car, it doesn't come cheap with prices starting from £63,495.
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