Update: ‘Release Date’ revised with the latest info.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) looks confident about successfully electrifying even the biggest models, including the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery. The Range Rover Electric will be the most daring vehicle project under the company’s Reimagine strategy. Here’s what we expect from the Range Rover EV:
Range Rover first, electric second
Advanced BEV propulsion systems enabling core Range Rover off-road performance.
From the presentation of Thomas Müller, Executive Director of Product Engineering, during the JLR Investor Day 2025 on June 16, 2025
The Range Rover EV will be every bit a Range Rover as the gas model, if not more. Checking all the boxes required to be worthy of the esteemed name is the first priority for this model, JLR Chief Commercial Officer Lennard Hoornik indicated in an interview with Forbes India in September 2023. He said that JLR doesn’t want to build just an EV, it wants to make a Range Rover EV.
Hoornik said that the Range Rover Electric must be capable of rock crawling and managing submersion of 90 cm (35.4 in.) – the same as the gas model. We must make a note here that the wading depth has turned out to be slightly lower – 33.4 in.
Engineering such an SUV, which also has a big battery along the wheelbase, is difficult, Hoornik added, but he’s confident that JLR will overcome the challenge.
Design
JLR has released a set of teasers that reveal most of the design changes on the Range Rover Electric. The upper grille of the EV has a similar design, but it is almost fully covered and features slim rectangular openings. On the sides, the trademark signature side graphic has an elegant, rose gold-like shade.
The chunky multi-spoke alloy wheels carry a special aerodynamic design without upsetting the planted and purposeful stance. They feature a two-tone silver-black finish and an “EV” center cap instead of the familiar Land Rover oval center cap. The electric SUV features a unique power-sliding cover to open or secure the charging port.
Lightly camouflaged prototypes of the Range Rover Electric have been seen testing at the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. These confirm that designers have retained the unmistakable design, applying simple styling changes for exterior differentiation.
LWB version has a big future
The Range Rover EV is expected to come in standard and long wheelbase specifications. JLR North America President and CEO Joe Eberhardt told Automotive News on May 7, 2022, that the three-row SUV is the most usable variant, in which the seats can be folded to expand the boot. As it’s clear that many customers prefer three-row seating, Land Rover is unlikely to ignore their needs in the EV.
Range Rover Electric SV
A Range Rover Electric SV is also in the pipeline. Arriving from the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division, the all-electric Range Rover SV should offer exclusive design details, colors, and materials. A high degree of personalization would let customers configure a more luxurious and unique SUV.
Michael van der Sande, former MD – SVO, Jaguar Land Rover, had told Autocar that the company wants the first SV EV as emotionally attractive as the SV models with an internal combustion engine. The electric SVs from Land Rover will likely include some go-fast SUVs and perhaps some off-road-specializing SUVs, as electric powertrains can improve off-road capability.
Interior
According to Hennessy Land Rover Gwinnett (landrovergwinnett.com), a Land Rover dealership in Duluth (Georgia), USA, the Range Rover Electric is expected in 4- to 7-seat versions.
A leather-free interior should be available optionally to make it even more appealing for eco-conscious customers. Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a wireless smartphone charger will be standard.
In the combustion model, JLR has used the Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment system with a curved, floating screen, the largest ever touchscreen in a Land Rover. The new central display, in what’s a Land Rover-first feature, provides haptic feedback. Expect the same in the pure-electric version.
Likewise, a 13.7-inch semi-floating, fully digital instrument cluster works in sync with the Pivi Pro system. The new climate control panel is more conventional. The electronic gear selector is a new short and compact unit, in line with the new reduced design theme.
Rear-seat passengers can entertain themselves with adjustable 11.4-inch HD touchscreens. We don’t see why Land Rover will change these features in the EV model. The 8-inch touchscreen in the rear center armrest allows passengers to control the seating position and make other adjustments to fine-tune the rear cabin environment.
Specifications
MLA-Flex platform
The current Range Rover opens a new chapter for the brand, debuting a game-changing platform, MLA-Flex. It will enable Land Rover to package even the heaviest SUVs with everything from conventional engines to hybrid systems and fully electric powertrains.
Thanks to the MLA-Flex, the all-new Range Rover’s body is up to 50% stiffer. The torsional stiffness is up to 50% higher even with a full-length panoramic roof. The fifth-generation Range Rover is the brand’s first model available with 23-inch wheels, and they would look great on its electric variant.
This is the Range Rover with a BEV powertrain. And BEV happens to give the exact combination of power, quietness and serenity that is perfect for the Range Rover brand. So this will be the top end of Range Rover. This will not be any other thing than probably the best performing Range Rover that you can get.
Richard Molyneux, CFO, Jaguar Land Rover (Tata Motors Group Q4 FY24 earnings call on May 10, 2024)
The Range Rover stands to gain going all-electric
Range Rovers are renowned for their refinement, comfort, and capability. All those aspects stand to gain by making it electric.
The zero-emission variant would be smoother and quieter, so whether you’re behind the wheel or in the back seat, you could find it a more relaxing vehicle. Plus, more power and torque should make it quicker and zippier, if you choose to drive.
It’s going to be a peerless symbol of our vision of modern luxury, with whisper quiet levels of performance, and delivering all the values you’d expect from a Range Rover: off-road capability, usability, refinement, and performance.
Nick Collins, former Executive Director – Vehicle Programmes, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR Investor Day, on June 12, 2023)
117 kWh battery & 350 kW charging
On April 25, 2025, JLR confirmed that the Range Rover Electric had completed a second round of Arctic testing. It used a 117 kWh battery made of 344 prismatic cells arranged in a double-stacked format. This is the company’s first in-house 800-volt pack. It’s built for high energy density, long range, and fast charging.
In the JLR Investor Day 2024 presentation, the company mentions “best-in-class charging performance” for the 800V system. Going by this claim, a 10-80% charging session may take just about 25 minutes.
Heat Pump & single pedal driving
The Range Rover BEV includes ‘ThermAssist’, which is a heat pump that cuts heating energy use by up to 40%. It helps the SUV charge reliably at -10°C (14°F) while keeping the cabin warm, and recovers heat from -15°C (5°F).
The goal is to capture every watt of energy this vehicle is generating anywhere and use it on other parts of the vehicle that needs that watt of energy. It’s a bit like supply and demand that we learned in the financial environment for energy.
Thomas Müller, Executive Director of Product Engineering, during the JLR Investor Day 2025 on June 16, 2025
The EV supports single-pedal driving with Hill Hold. It’s tuned for rough terrain, including 28° and 17° split mu slopes. Twin-chamber air suspension and Intelligent Driveline Dynamics manage torque with precision. JLR says slip control is 100 times faster than ICE systems, reacting in just 1 millisecond.
542 hp & 270+ miles of range?
Top Gear, which was part of the pre-launch Arctic ride-along program, reports that the Range Rover Electric uses dual permanently excited synchronous motors. Output is rated at 542 bhp and 627 lb-ft of torque. DC charging is supported up to 350 kW.
The SUV’s pitch is controlled by dual-rate springs and revised damping logic. Top Gear estimates a WLTP range of 330 miles. Going by this estimate, the EPA figure is expected to be just over 270 miles.
| Aspect | Range Rover Electric Specification (Expected) |
| Battery Pack Capacity | 117 kWh |
| System voltage | 800V (confirmed) |
| Drivetrain Layout | AWD |
| No. of Motors | Two |
| Power | 542 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft. |
| EPA-est. Range | ~275 miles |
| Peak Charging Power | 11-22 kW (AC)/350 kW (DC) |
| Minimum Charging Time | 8 hours (10-100% SoC, AC)/~25 minutes (10-80%, DC) |
FSC‑certified natural rubber tires
JLR will use Pirelli tires made with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified natural rubber in the Range Rover Electric. This move demonstrates its commitment to making not only the powertrain cleaner but also other core vehicle components, which can also significantly contribute to saving the environment.
Cell-To-Pack technology
In the Land Rover Investor Day 2024 presentation, the company hinted that the Range Rover EV would use a cell-to-pack (CTP) battery design with prismatic NMC cells.
In CTP, the individual cells are integrated directly into the battery pack, skipping the module grouping step. It increases both volumetric and gravimetric energy density, allowing for more energy storage in the same space or a lighter battery, thus enhancing the driving range.
CTP also decreases manufacturing complexity and costs by simplifying the process and reducing components. Additionally, it improves thermal management as the cells are closer to the cooling plate, which improves battery performance and life.
Wide-bandgap semiconductors
Jaguar Land Rover has struck a deal with Wolfspeed to source the company’s Silicon Carbide semiconductors. A Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor has a bandgap of 3.26, which is almost three times the bandgap of Silicon (Si) semiconductor (1.12).
Thus, electronics using SiC semiconductors can be smaller, operate much faster and more reliably, and function at higher temperatures, higher voltages and higher frequencies. This would help the Land Rover electric vehicles to deliver more driving range and higher efficiency.
In-house EDU
JLR has said that this vehicle marks the debut of their in-house assembled battery and electric drive unit (EDU). Additionally, the company disclosed that the new EV ditches a traditional ABS-based traction control system in favor of advanced software designed to precisely manage wheel slip.
This innovation reportedly decreases the “torque reaction time at each wheel from 100 milliseconds to just one millisecond.” Consequently, “traction is maximized on all surfaces with exceptional response and composed refinement, significantly enhancing the Range Rover drive experience.”
Release Date
JLR is set to open the order books of the Range Rover Electric and begin deliveries later this year. The company had said last year that 62,000 customers are on the waiting list.
During Tata Motors’ Q3 FY2026 earnings call in February, Molyneux reconfirmed that the launch is scheduled for 2026. Details about JLR’s EV plans will be revealed during the Investor Day 2026, which is to be held in June, he added.
So, look, plans are always adjusting, but as of now, we’re going to launch the Range Rover Electric this year and start delivering to customers. And we’ll also unveil the new production Jaguar car this year.
Richard Molyneux, Jaguar Land Rover’s CFO, answering a question about EV launch timelines during Tata Motors’ Q3 FY26 earnings call on February 5, 2026
Manufacturing
Production of the Range Rover Electric will take place at JLR’s Solihull (UK) plant, which has been home to the Range Rover ever since its launch in 1970. It will be followed by the Jaguar 4-door GT, also confirmed to be built in Solihull.
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
Price
Prices of the Range Rover Electric could start at around USD 130,000 in the American market.
The Range Rover Electric will arrive at dealers in global markets in a phased manner. Countries with a strong demand for EVs, be it because of government policy or just the love for Range Rovers, would get it first.
The UK, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands are likely to be top priorities, while the United States and China should be its biggest markets by volume.
Range Rover Electric FAQs
What is the release date of the Range Rover Electric?
The Range Rover BEV will reach customers in 2026.
What will be the Electric Range Rover’s price?
The base Range Rover Electric could cost around $130,000 in the U.S. market.
Which models will be the Range Rover EV rivals?
Featured Image: TopElectricSUV’s illustration of the Range Rover Electric
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