Nobel-SUV: So wird der Range Rover Sport elektrisch

In 1997, Land Rover introduced the Range Rover Sport, a model closely resembling its flagship Range Rover. The company aimed to cater to a more adventurous clientele with the Sport's lower silhouette and shorter body. Since then, over a million Range Rover Sports have been produced, accounting for nearly a third of annual Range Rover sales. Now, the brand may see this popularity surge further with the upcoming electrified variant, priced from €120,400.

Developed alongside the fully electric Range Rover over the past four years, the Range Rover Sport Electric maintains all essential features, including space and cargo capacity. The 118.5 kWh battery pack, with a usable capacity, promises a range of 609 kilometers. The vehicle's 800-volt architecture ensures DC charging power remains high, capable of supplying up to 325 kW. A 10-minute charge offers 220 fresh kilometers, while a full charge can be achieved in 22 minutes.

The electric range Rover Sport is equipped with two electric motors, providing 331 kW/450 PS in the EV450 base model and 405 kW/550 PS in the top-of-the-line EV550. This power output, the highest ever in the Range Rover Sport, allows the SUV to reach 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. Impressively, the EV550 can accelerate from 80 to 120 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, matching the performance of its 8-cylinder petrol counterpart.

To enhance the driving experience, the vehicle features a suspension system, all-wheel steering, and active roll stabilization. These elements make the Range Rover Sport Electric agile enough to navigate tight corners effortlessly, challenging physical laws. The lower center of gravity, sitting seven centimeters below the V8 variant, allows for superior handling in off-road conditions.

Switching to off-road mode is as simple as tapping a screen icon, allowing the vehicle to adapt to various terrains, including water, rocks, mud, sand, and snow. The vehicle's exterior remains largely unchanged, with only minor design differences in the front grille and wheels. The interior offers a seamless experience, with only updated display graphics for electric-specific features.