It’s been a long time coming, following countless teasers, delays and mounting anticipation, but the 2027 Range Rover Electric is finally here. Here’s everything you need to know about Range Rover’s first EV.
What is the Range Rover Electric?
It’s pretty much what it says on the tin: an electric Range Rover. No gasoline engine, all battery power. As far as we’re concerned, it’s a perfect pairing: like espresso and gelato, or a hot sauna and a cold lake. Each is pretty good on its own, but pair them up and the results border on the sublime.
Why Did They Make It?
Range Rover already offers a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, as well as mild-hybrids, and even gas-gargling V8 engines. The company isn’t axing any of those models; it’s simply adding to the lineup with a battery-powered EV. In cities where congestion pricing targets gas-guzzlers and EVs get dedicated highway lanes or lower tax rates, having an EV on offer is a must. It helps the brand meet its regulatory targets for emissions as well. But mostly, the Range Rover Electric exists because it would be crazy for Range Rover not to bring its most iconic, best-selling product into the electric future. Frankly, it’s about time.
Are There Other Range Rover EVs?
Yes, in fact, there are three new EVs joining the Range Rover lineup: the full-size Range Rover Electric, the Range Rover Sport Electric, and the surprising new Range Rover GT.
Is It Still A Proper Range Rover?
Yes, absolutely, at least judging by the spec sheet, as well as what the company’s top brass is saying.
“The defining characteristic of Range Rover Electric is its ability to perform across every surface, with effortless comfort and refinement. We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure it retains those qualities,” says Matt Becker, vehicle engineering director at JLR. “The responsiveness and precision of the new driveline control systems, enabled by electric propulsion, perfectly support this. We’re very proud of the result.”
What Are the Driving Range and Performance Like?
Driving range on the Range Rover Electric is “up to” 536 kilometres (333 miles) on the U.S. EPA test cycle. The brand says that’s enough that its clients will be able to, “complete their typical daily journeys without the need to recharge.”
The pack is a huge 118.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, running on the fast-charging 800 volt architecture. Even better: it’s covered by an eight-year (up to 160,000 km) battery warranty. According to the company, their EV will charge from 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes, assuming you can find some suitable 350 kW public chargers.
Since most Range Rover owners have more than one car, we expect driving range won’t be a deal-breaker as it can be on more mainstream EVs.
Power comes from two permanent magnet electric motors, which combine to generate 542 horsepower and 627 lb‑ft of torque. It won’t be slow, with acceleration from 0-100 km/h in the mid four-second range. Not only that, but the company claims it’s also the quietest Range ever.
Single-pedal driving mode is on offer, should you choose it, and the company claims it works not just on flat highways but on extremely steep slopes as well. The engineers also are proud of the new Integrated Traction Management (ITM) system, which controls motor speed within 50 milliseconds and manages slip up to 100 times quicker than gas-powered vehicles. They’ve engineered thermal management, vibration, shock solutions that far exceed the industry standard.
This one stat probably won’t get a lot of attention, but it should: more than 300 patent applications have been filed for the Range Rover Electric, which is the most for any single vehicle in the company’s long history.
But It Looks Like a Regular Range Rover?
Yup, because if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Since the EV shares the same platform as the gas-powered models, Range Rover designers added only an aerodynamically optimized grille, wheels and a sleek underbody covering to maximize highway range. Nice, isn’t it?
What’s the Price and Availability of the 2027 Range Rover Electric?
In Canada, the Range Rover Electric will start at $225,016 for the Autobiography trim and climb to $229,756 for the First Edition model, which adds the tailgate event suite, console fridge and more. We’re still waiting to hear when exactly the first customers can expect their orders to arrive, but we’ll update this story as soon as we hear.
