The Range Rover Electric: Specs, Price, Availability
After long delays, JLR’s biggest gamble with its Range Rover brand is here with huge performance, range, and off-road EV skills. It’s mighty pricey, but the US gets a cheaper model.
The Range Rover Electric, unveiled by Jaguar Land Rover, boasts formidable specifications and a steep price tag. With dual 260-kilowatt motors, the SUV generates up to 542 horsepower and 850 newton-meters of torque, surpassing other motors of its size by 20 percent. Its 118.5-kWh battery, equipped with 800-volt split-charging technology, can charge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 22 minutes or cover up to 137 miles in 10 minutes.
The electric Range Rover is expected to have a maximum range of 372 miles according to WLTP standards, with real-world distances up to 333 miles. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, considering its weight. The vehicle's entry-level Autobiography model in the UK is priced at £154,070 ($208,000), while the SV Black long-wheelbase model costs over £225,240 ($304,000), and "Ultra" models are listed with a "price on application."
In the US, the lower SE-spec model starts at $138,000, adding $2,550 for delivery and destination. The Range Rover Electric's delayed release is attributed to the limited interest from high-end buyers in the luxury EV market, as seen with rival electric Mercedes G-Wagen vehicles. The SUV's electric technology is well-suited for off-roading, with advanced traction management controls that can process motor speed changes within 50 milliseconds and manage slip 100 times faster than conventional internal combustion systems.
Single-pedal driving is also supported for inclines up to 45 degrees, and the vehicle can wade through water up to 900 millimeters deep. JLR has filed more than 300 patents for the Range Rover Electric, the highest number for a single vehicle in the company's history. Inside the electric Range Rover, plush cabin features a large central touchscreen and steering-wheel controls, foregoing traditional physical switchgear.
The vehicle's extensive testing, including live batteries subjected to extreme vibration and shock testing in temperatures ranging from –40°C to +90°C, and virtual testing of over 250,000 hours, has contributed to JLR's confidence in offering an eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty.
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