Range Rover Electric arrives with 372-mile range and off-road capability
Battery-powered SUV will cost from £154,070.
The new Range Rover Electric has arrived, bringing with it a 372-mile range and a promise of the same off-road capability as the combustion-engined version.
Priced from £154,070, the new Range Rover Electric uses a large 118.5kWh battery linked to twin electric motors for a combined output of 542bhp and 850Nm of torque. JLR says that the battery can go from 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes when connected to a 350kW rapid charger, too.
JLR says that the Electric model will also manage 0-60mph in 4.3 seconds.
While the underpinnings might be cutting-edge, the Range Rover Electric has been designed to offer the same high level of off-road capability as the regular petrol and diesel models. As such, it’s claimed to be able to climb a 45-degree incline with single-pedal driving activated, and can handle wading through 900mm of water.
The Electric model will be sold along with mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and regular combustion-engined models all based on the same architecture as part of JLR’s multi-energy approach.
Martin Limpert, managing director, Range Rover, said: “Range Rover Electric is the result of a decade of considered engineering and technological development, setting a new benchmark for The Original Luxury SUV. Electric propulsion is perfectly suited to the exquisite refinement of Range Rover, elevating the sense of calm and secluded sanctuary for occupants.
Available in both short and long-wheelbase configurations, the Range Rover Electric is now available to order with prices starting from £154,070 and running up to £225,240.