First electric Range Rover will cost buyers more than $264,000
Orders are now open for what is one of the most expensive electric SUVs on the market.
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive (JLR) is set to launch its first electric Range Rover, priced at £154,070 (S$264,000), making it one of the most expensive electric SUVs on the market. The vehicle boasts a range of 599km on a single charge and can go from 10% to 80% charge in just 22 minutes. JLR's chief operations officer, Nigel Blenkinsop, stated that the company believes the vehicle is competitively priced and effectively positions the Range Rover in the US market.
With production set to begin in the next five to six months, JLR expects to manufacture between 12,000 and 15,000 units. Despite the high price, the electric Range Rover faces competition from cheaper Chinese SUVs, such as Chery Automobile's Jaecoo 7, which has gained popularity in Britain. JLR's decision to produce the electric Range Rover alongside traditional combustion and hybrid models at its Solihull plant in the West Midlands aims to support British manufacturing amid uncertainties in the car industry following Brexit and high costs.
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