JLR has officially launched the first ever Range Rover Electric, promising a more refined and effortless version of its famous SUV.
Following a near-two-year delay, Range Rover has revealed full technical specifications for its first EV, including power, range and battery size, as well as confirming a starting price of £154,070 – £47,000 more than the entry-level petrol version.
Range Rover Electric battery, range and power
The first Range Rover Electric is based on JLR’s MLA platform which was developed from the outset to support all-electric, petrol and diesel, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The upcoming Range Rover Sport Electric will sit on the same platform.
All versions of the Range Rover Electric feature a two-motor, all-wheel-drive setup producing 542bhp and 627lb ft. That gives it 10bhp and 74lb ft more than the 4.4-litre V8 version. That gets this 2.8-tonne luxury SUV from 0-60mph in just 4.3 seconds and the boundless torque gives a 50-75mph time of just 2.7 seconds.
The motors have been developed and built in-house at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in the UK, which is also responsible for the massive 118.5kWh battery which powers them.
This double-stacked NMC unit is the second-largest of any EV in the UK and gives the Range Rover Electric a range of up to 372 miles on a charge. Peak DC charging of 350kW allows a 10-80% top-up in 22 minutes, or the onboarding of 132 miles of charge in just 10 minutes. Vehicle-to-load functionality is also standard.
Range Rover Electric driving
JLR insists that the Solihull-built Range Rover Electric is every bit as capable off-road as its petrol-powered siblings while bringing new levels of refinement to the already famously quiet and smooth model.
New integrated traction management systems can adjust motor speed within 50 milliseconds and, Range Rover says, manages slip up to 100 times quicker than an ICE equivalent. A single pedal drive mode is useful not only for on-road motoring but also for managing all the Range Rover’s torque on tricky terrain and aiding in climbing slopes of up to 45 degrees.
While the electric Range Rover’s centre of gravity is lower than the ICE model thanks to the floor-mounted battery, dual-chamber air suspension ensures it offers similar levels of ground clearance and the same 900mm wading capability as the petrol model.
Matt Becker, JLR’s vehicle engineering director, commented: “The defining characteristic of Range Rover Electric is its ability to perform across every surface, with effortless comfort and refinement. We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure it retains those qualities.
“From challenging low‑grip and rough terrain to smooth, high‑speed roads, it remains incredibly composed and refined, with a real sense of control and confidence. The responsiveness and precision of the new driveline control systems, enabled by electric propulsion, perfectly support this.”
On the road, Range Rover says the new model offers a “near-silent” driving experience that is quieter and smoother than any previous model.
Range Rover Electric design
Visually, there is virtually no difference between the petrol and electric models. JLR insists that this is a Range Rover first, an EV second. So the only deviations from the famous Range Rover design are aero-optimised wheels and grille, along with a smoother underbody for improved high-speed efficiency.
Similarly, the interior remains unchanged from Range Rover’s existing high-end line-up and, as before, customers can take advantage of the Range Rover Bespoke service to personalise their car.
Range Rover Electric price and trim levels
Orders for the Range Rover Electric are open now and customers can choose from short or long-wheelbase versions and six different trim levels priced from £154,070 for the entry-level SE to £225,240 for the long-wheelbase SV Black.
Between those bookends, Range Rover’s familiar HSE, Autobiography and SV trim grades offer increasing levels of equipment and opulence, ranging from 22-inch alloy wheels and a Meridian sound system to semi-aniline leather upholstery and 24-way adjustable heat and cooled massage seats.
There’s also the invitation-only SV Ultra, and for a limited time, a First Edition which includes tailgate “event seating”, a fridge hidden in the centre console and Ultrafabrics and Kvadrat textile seats, along with a choice of three exclusive paint finishes.
