After more than half a century of ruling the luxury SUV segment, Range Rover has finally gone fully electric. The Range Rover Electric, revealed on 2 September and now open for orders, is not a compromise or a halfway house. It is a complete reimagining of what the world's most recognisable luxury SUV can be when freed from combustion engines. JLR spent a decade developing this car and filed over 300 patents along the way, and the result is a vehicle that promises to be quieter, more responsive and more capable than anything that came before it.
Powertrain and Performance
The Range Rover Electric rides on the aluminium MLA-Flex architecture, the same platform underpinning the current ICE and PHEV models. Twin permanent magnet motors produce 348 HP each, peaking at a combined 542 HP and 627 lb-ft of torque, more than any Range Rover in history, available from zero RPM. The sprint from 0 to 60 MPH takes 4.3 seconds, while overtaking speed from 50 to 75 MPH arrives in 2.7 seconds. Torque vectoring across all four wheels keeps the power manageable on slippery surfaces, responding in just 50 milliseconds.
A custom 118.5 kWh lithium-ion double-stack battery delivers an EPA-estimated 333 miles of range. The 800-volt architecture enables split charging, and on compatible 350 kW DC fast chargers you can add 125 miles in 10 minutes or go from 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes. NACS compatibility is standard for North American clients, giving access to the Tesla Supercharger network. An elegant optional home charger ensures every journey begins fully charged.
Capability Without Compromise
Range Rover is deadly serious about making the Electric just as capable off-road as its combustion siblings. Two-chamber air suspension glides over sand, mud and rutted tracks with dedicated drive modes for each surface. An Integrated Traction Management system monitors all four wheels in real time, while one-pedal driving means you can ascend 45-degree slopes without touching the brake. Despite carrying a battery pack in the floor, the Electric wades through 35 inches of water, matching the ICE model's capability head to head.
JLR put this car through over 900,000 miles of testing across freezing mountains in Arjeplog, Sweden, the searing Dubai desert and the demanding Eastnor Castle facility in the UK. ThermAssist heat management optimises range, charging speed and battery longevity in extreme temperatures, adding up to 25 miles of range and reducing heating energy consumption by 40 per cent. A Battery Digital Twin monitors over 900 diagnostic data points, with an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty providing long-term confidence.
The Cabin Remains a Sanctuary
Step inside and the Electric is virtually indistinguishable from the V8 model. The same reductive design language, premium textiles and natural wood veneers define a cabin that Range Rover clients will recognise immediately. Only the closed-off grille and redesigned underbody hint at what lies beneath. The Pivi Pro infotainment system sits seamlessly integrated into the minimalist dashboard, while the Range Rover App lets you schedule charging during off-peak hours, pre-condition the cabin before departure and check vehicle status remotely. An optional home charger provides elegant overnight replenishment.
Available in short and long-wheelbase body styles across SE, Autobiography, SV, SV Black and SV Ultra specifications, the Electric can also be personalised through the Range Rover Bespoke commissioning service with near-limitless paint colours and interior finishes. A curated First Edition arrives in Belgravia Green, Santorini Black or Varesine Blue with newly introduced Light Cloud Ultrafabrics and Kvadrat interiors, each shade chosen to complement the car's silent, electric presence.
Pricing and Availability
The Range Rover Electric starts at $138,000 including destination charges, roughly $25,000 more than the gas model and nearly $10,000 above the plug-in hybrid P550e. That premium buys the quietest, most refined Range Rover ever made, with the most torque and the most advanced technology ever fitted to the nameplate. Built at JLR's Solihull facility, where 9,000 employees have been upskilled for electrification, the Range Rover Electric enters production with deliveries expected before the end of the year. This is not an SUV that happens to be electric. This is a Range Rover that was always meant to be electric.