Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will launch its first fully electric Range Rover by the end of 2026. The new SUV marks one of the biggest changes in the model’s history.
JLR says the vehicle aims to become more than its cleanest Range Rover. The company wants it to be the best version of the luxury SUV.
The electric model is expected to use a 118kWh battery. It should deliver about 373 miles of driving range.
A dual motor all wheel drive system will produce 542 horsepower and 627 lb ft of torque. That output slightly exceeds the current 4.4 litre V8. It also comes close to the flagship plug in hybrid.
JLR has spent years developing the vehicle. Engineers want to preserve the quiet ride, premium comfort and off road capability that define the Range Rover. The company also delayed the launch to complete additional testing before deliveries begin.
Demand already appears strong. More than 38,000 customers have joined the waiting list before the SUV reaches showrooms.
V8 engines will remain part of the lineup
JLR has no plans to abandon traditional powertrains.
The updated Range Rover lineup will continue offering mild hybrid petrol engines, diesel models, plug in hybrids and the BMW sourced twin turbo V8.
The electric version will join the range instead of replacing existing models.
Industry experts say that strategy gives luxury buyers greater flexibility. Some customers still prefer petrol engines, while others want a fully electric SUV.
Spy photographs from testing at Germany’s Nürburgring reveal only subtle exterior updates. Designers are expected to revise the grille, lighting and bumpers without changing the iconic silhouette.
Inside, JLR is expected to install a curved infotainment display. The company also plans to keep physical controls for key functions. Many drivers continue to prefer buttons over touchscreen menus.
Luxury buyers show strong early interest
JLR has not announced official pricing. However, industry reports suggest the electric Range Rover could cost more than $150,000 in several markets. That would place it alongside high specification Autobiography models.
The company believes buyers will pay extra for what could become the smoothest and quietest Range Rover ever built.
Electric power naturally suits the brand’s character. Instant torque, silent driving and smooth acceleration have always matched the Range Rover’s focus on refinement.
JLR does not expect the electric version to replace the V8 overnight. Instead, it wants customers to see it as a true Range Rover before they see it as an electric vehicle.
If that strategy succeeds, silence could become the newest symbol of luxury for one of the world’s most famous SUV brands.
