First Look at the New Range Rover Electric

The Range Rover has set the standard for luxury SUVs since 1970, and now it runs on electricity. The first Range Rover Electric keeps the shape, the quiet cabin and the go-anywhere skills owners know, then adds twin electric motors and a large battery tucked under the floor.

This first look walks through the details that matter most: power, range, charging, capability and the connected tech that makes daily life with an electric SUV easier. Here is what the new Range Rover Electric brings to the family.

A Range Rover First, Electric Second

Range Rover's designers followed one simple rule for this model: it had to look and feel like a Range Rover before anything else. The long roofline, clean surfaces and upright stance all stay in place. Only a few details change to help the SUV slip through the air at highway speeds: an aerodynamic grille, specially designed wheels and a tailored underbody.

The Range Rover Electric is offered in standard and long-wheelbase body styles across several trim levels. It is built in Solihull, England, which has been the home of the Range Rover since 1970.

Power and Performance From Twin Electric Motors

Two permanent magnet electric motors, each rated at 260 kW, work together to produce 542 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. That is more torque than any Range Rover before it. Electric motors deliver their pull the moment you press the pedal, so merging and passing feel smooth and quick.

The battery sits low in the body, which lowers the centre of gravity. Twin-chamber air suspension keeps the ride calm over rough pavement and steady through corners. The result is a quieter cabin than any previous Range Rover, with less noise reaching passengers on every drive.

• 542 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque from two 260 kW motors
• Lower centre of gravity from the floor-mounted battery
• Twin-chamber air suspension for a smooth, controlled ride

Range and Charging

The Range Rover Electric uses a 118.5 kWh usable lithium-ion battery made up of 344 prismatic cells in a double-stacked design. It is rated for up to 599 km on the WLTP test cycle, with a real-world range of up to 535 km. Most owners can finish their typical daily driving without needing to plug in.

Its 800-volt system supports fast charging. On a 350 kW DC fast charger, the battery goes from 10 to 80 per cent in about 22 minutes, or adds 220 km of range in just 10 minutes. In North America, the SUV has a built-in NACS charging port, which gives owners access to the Tesla Supercharger network.

Charging at home is simple, too. An optional Range Rover home charger lets you start each morning with a full battery, and you can schedule charging from your phone to take advantage of lower overnight electricity rates.

Tested in Extreme Cold and Rough Terrain

Engineers tested the Range Rover Electric in temperatures as low as -40°C in Arjeplog, Sweden, and in desert heat. In total, the testing program covered more than 1.5 million kilometres across real roads and virtual simulations.

The ThermAssist heat management system helps protect range and charging speed in extreme temperatures. It can add up to 40 km of range and cut the energy used to heat the cabin by 40 per cent.

Traction stays sharp on any surface. Integrated Traction Management controls motor speed within 50 milliseconds and manages wheel slip up to 100 times faster than a gas-powered equivalent. Intelligent Driveline Dynamics can shift rear torque anywhere from 100 per cent down to zero to keep the tires gripping. When the trail gets wet, the SUV can wade through up to 900 mm of water.

Single Pedal Driving on Steep Slopes

Single Pedal mode lets the driver speed up and slow down using only the accelerator. Working together with the traction system, it lets the Range Rover Electric pull away smoothly on slopes of up to 33 degrees, about as steep as a black-diamond ski run. It can also complete a rolling climb up slopes as steep as 45 degrees.

Smart Connected Features

The new Range Rover App keeps owners in touch with their vehicle from almost anywhere. From a phone, you can:

• Start cabin air purification or switch on the heated steering wheel
• Check that the vehicle is locked and see its live location
• View the current charge level and predicted driving range
• Schedule charging while the vehicle is parked and plugged in

Software Over the Air updates keep the vehicle's systems current without a service visit. Each Range Rover Electric also comes with a Battery Digital Twin that tracks over 900 diagnostic data points, so the Range Rover service team can care for the vehicle before small issues grow. More than 300 patent applications were filed during its development, the most for any single vehicle in the brand's history.

Key Takeaways

Learn More at Decarie Land Rover

Curious about how the Range Rover Electric would fit into your daily routine? The team at Decarie Land Rover is happy to talk through range, home charging and what owning the first electric Range Rover looks like. Drop by and visit our team right here in Montreal to learn more.