We’ve been waiting for the Range Rover Electric for about three years. Long enough for the Range Rover Sport Electric to get announced while its big sibling was still preparing its entrance. But the waiting-room phase is over: orders are officially open. I know, right? Finally!
The production SUV delivers up to 550 PS (542 hp) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) from twin electric motors, reaching 60 mph (97 km/h) in as little as 4.3 seconds. Getting to market took years. Getting away from the traffic lights should be considerably quicker.
A substantial 118.5 kWh usable battery provides up to 372 miles (599 km) of WLTP range. Its 800-volt architecture supports a claimed 10–80% charge in around 22 minutes using a suitable 350 kW DC charger under optimal conditions. Actual range and charging times will vary. Your coffee queue remains entirely outside JLR’s control.
It still does Range Rover things, including wading through 900 mm (35.4 inches) of water and tackling rolling climbs of up to 45 degrees. Traction management reacts in as little as 50 milliseconds, while twin-chamber air suspension helps maintain composure. Useful equipment for terrain considerably more demanding than the supermarket’s badly positioned speed bump.
Visually, the changes are restrained: aerodynamic grille and wheel designs, plus underbody revisions. After all that waiting, nobody wanted to explain to customers why their Range Rover suddenly looked like a computer mouse.
The Range Rover Electric is available to order, with UK on-the-road prices starting at £154,070, approximately US$208,000 converted. Standard- and long-wheelbase versions are offered, with specifications varying by market.
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