First-time all-electric Range Rover finally makes silent arrival
Based on the full-size Range Rover and not the Sport as shown by the prototype in July, pricing for South Africa has already been confirmed.
For the first time ever, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has unveiled its all-electric Range Rover model at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, though the production version is based on the full-size Range Rover rather than the Range Rover Sport as previously previewed. Despite being an electric vehicle (EV), the production model maintains the Range Rover's traditional design, featuring a sealed grille with imitation slats and no exhaust outlets.
Underneath its refined exterior, the Range Rover Electric has undergone substantial modifications to house its two electric motors and battery pack. These changes include a thermal heating management system, an Integrated Traction Management system, an overhauled twin-damper adaptive air suspension, and new springs for the dual chamber air setup. Additionally, the rear-axle steering system and wading depth sensors have been adjusted to retain the same 900mm wading depth as the gasoline-powered models.
Powered by an 800-volt system, the Range Rover Electric is equipped with a 118.5-kWh battery pack, generating a combined output of 404kW/850Nm. Compared to the BMW-sourced 4.4-litre mild-hybrid V8 engine in the P625-badged models, the Electric offers 10kW/100Nm more power. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.3 seconds, the EV550 variant can reach a range of 598 km on a single charge, based on the WLTP cycle.
Charging is facilitated by a DC charging option capable of delivering up to 350 kW, with a 10-minute charge providing 220 km of range.
Despite the significant changes under the hood, the interior of the Range Rover Electric remains largely unchanged from its combustion-powered counterparts. The only notable difference is the introduction of an electric-centric instrument binnacle and EV graphics and readouts within the Pivi Pro infotainment system. Available in standard and long wheelbase bodystyles, the Range Rover Electric will be offered in HSE, Autobiography, SV, SV Ultra, and SV Black trim levels. In South Africa, pricing for the Range Rover Electric ranges from R3,916,800 to R6,035,000.
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