The newly released images of the Range Rover Electric reveal no visible camouflage, highlighting its design similarities to the current gas models. Land Rover's decision appears in sync with current trends where automakers maintain familiar designs to ease the transition for customers from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.
In preparation for its launch, the Range Rover Electric underwent rigorous testing in harsh environments. Pre-production prototypes of the electric SUV have been exposed to temperatures ranging from –40°C in the frozen lakes of the Arctic Circle to +50°C in deserts of the Middle East. Engineers focused on refining features like a new traction control system that enhances wheel-slip management for individual drive units and reduces torque reaction time dramatically from 100 milliseconds to just 1 millisecond.
The power of the Range Rover Electric is anticipated to exceed 500 horsepower due to its all-new electric propulsion system, likely making use of a dual-motor setup ensuring four-wheel drive capabilities. It also benefits from an 800-volt architecture system which allows for rapid charging capabilities.
Production of this luxury EV will occur in Solihull, UK differentiating it from some other Jaguar models like the I-Pace manufactured in Austria by Magna Steyr. These steps are part of Jaguar Land Rover’s broader initiative to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036 with an entirely electric lineup for Jaguar brands planned in upcoming years.
Source: Land Rover