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Land Rover has confirmed the Range Rover Sport Electric as its second EV, following the all-electric Range Rover. Since the launch in 2022, the third-generation Range Rover Sport has offered partial electrification. Here is everything that we expect from the battery-electric vehicle (BEV).
Design
The third-generation Range Rover Sport’s clean, reductive design provides a strong base for a pure-electric SUV. Land Rover developed the model for efficiency, so only minimal changes are needed for the transition to full electrification. Customers are likely to appreciate the familiar styling rather than the more unconventional designs seen on models such as the Tesla Model X or BMW iX.
The gas-powered Range Rover Sport introduced features like flush glazing, flush door handles, a hidden waist rail finisher, and the largest spoiler ever fitted to a Range Rover. It also uses a contoured underfloor design. Together, these elements make the SUV 15% more aerodynamically efficient than its predecessor, achieving a drag coefficient of 0.29. Active Brake Cooling, which opens ducts only when required, supports this improvement. The Range Rover Sport Electric will build on this base.
Seeing the approach Land Rover is taking with the Range Rover Electric, we don’t anticipate big exterior changes on the Range Rover Sport Electric, as we’ve illustrated in our exclusive rendering (pictured above). Updates should include a new upper grille, specially designed 23-inch wheels, and unique body accents.
Another feature exclusive to the Range Rover Sport Electric should be the electrically operated charge port door that can be opened conveniently through a button or voice command from inside the vehicle or through the key fob when standing outside.
Interior
The interior of the Range Rover Sport Electric is expected to remain very close to the gas model. Land Rover may introduce additional sustainable materials along with exclusive trim and color choices. The electric version will build on the existing options with lightweight Ultrafabrics and other eco-friendly finishes.
The 13.7-inch Interactive Driver Display and the Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment system are likely to carry over. Both systems should include powertrain-specific data and a dedicated welcome screen for the electric variant.
Specifications
Off-roading prowess
Land Rover should equip the Range Rover Sport BEV with the newly developed Intelligent Torque Management system in place of an ABS-based traction control setup. This system directs power to individual electric motors, cutting torque reaction time from about 100 ms to 1 ms. These features would add to the inherent benefits of an electric powertrain, such as instant torque and low-speed control through one-pedal driving, which also comes in handy off-road.
Improved performance
The Range Rover Sport BEV should outpace the gas-powered Range Rover Sport SV. A dual-motor drivetrain should be standard, with a primary unit at the back, and a supporting unit with a disconnect function at the front. The top configuration, which we expect to pack about 540 hp and about 625 lb.-ft. of torque, should accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds.
For customers less focused on outright performance, the Range Rover Sport Electric is expected to impress with its quietness and refinement. The smooth and silent powertrain should make this model the quietest Range Rover Sport in the lineup. The low-mounted battery pack should aid highway comfort, while instant torque and one-pedal control should make city driving easy.
~275-mile range, ultra-fast charging
The Range Rover Sport Electric should use a module-less battery pack with prismatic NMC cells. The net energy capacity is expected to be about 105 kWh, providing 270-280 miles of range under EPA testing. With an 800-volt system, the pack should support charging at up to 350 kW. A 10-80% charge may take around 20 minutes. We also expect to see the new ‘ThermAssist’ thermal management system cutting heat energy use and protecting winter range.
Rivals
The Range Rover Sport Electric would compete with the likes of the Tesla Model X, Audi Q6 e-tron, Nio ES8 (not available in the U.S.), Porsche Cayenne Electric, Lotus Eletre, and Polestar 3.
Price & Release Date
The vehicles (Range Rover BEV and Range Rover Sport BEV) go down the same trim and final line. They go down virtually the same body shop line. So, we are really flexible.
Richard Molyneux, Jaguar Land Rover’s CFO, while answering a question about EV launch timelines during Tata Motors’ Q1 FY26 earnings call on August 8, 2025
The base Range Rover Sport Electric should cost around USD 100,000 in the U.S. market. Land Rover is behind schedule with its EV program, and with deliveries of the Range Rover Electric pushed back to at least early 2026, the Range Rover Sport Electric is unlikely to arrive in showrooms before mid-2026.
Also See: Land Rover Defender Electric confirmed; Defender Sport could arrive in early 2027
Range Rover Sport Electric FAQs
What is the release date of the Range Rover Sport Electric?
Land Rover is expected to launch the Range Rover Sport Electric in 2026.
What will be the price of the Range Rover Sport Electric?
Land Rover’s second all-electric model will likely cost around USD 100,000.
Which models will the Range Rover Sport EV compete with?
Featured Image: TopElectricSUV’s rendering of the Range Rover Sport Electric
International Automotive News Editor since 2014, covering global motor shows, industry events, and test-driving various vehicles, with a focus on hybrid and electric cars in recent years.
