Update: Entire story updated.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) looks confident about successfully electrifying even the biggest models, including the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery.
At the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, we had a chance to take a close look at the first EV in the Land Rover range, the Range Rover Electric. Here is what we learned about the new full-size electric SUV from our in-person experience:
Range Rover first, electric second
Advanced BEV propulsion systems enabling core Range Rover off-road performance.
From the presentation of Thomas Müller, CTO, JLR (Investor Day 2025 on June 16, 2025)
The Range Rover EV has been developed to be every bit as much 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 Growth Officer Lennard Hoornik indicated in an interview with Forbes India in September 2023. He said that JLR wants to make a Range Rover EV, not just an 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. The final specifications prove the electric model matches its ICE donor in this regard.
Engineering such an SUV, which also has a big battery along the wheelbase, is difficult, Hoornik added, but JLR has overcome the challenge.
Design
When seen from a distance, the Range Rover Electric is hard to tell apart from its ICE donor. The upper grille 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.
From our time with the example showcased at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, we can confirm that designers have retained the Range Rover’s unmistakable design, applying simple styling changes for exterior differentiation.
Range Rover Electric SV
The Range Rover Electric is available in SE, Autobiography, and First Edition trims as well as SV, SV Black, and SV Ultra.
Arriving from the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division, the all-electric Range Rover SV offers exclusive design details, colors, and materials. A high degree of personalization lets customers configure a more luxurious and unique SUV.
SV trims retain the SV-exclusive grille from the ICE variant instead of featuring the aero grille. However, unlike on the ICE variant, at least in the U.S., they cannot be specified with 23-inch wheels. Interestingly, we noticed that deployable side steps are also unavailable on the electric variant.
Interior
The Range Rover Electric is available in standard- and long-wheelbase versions, but not the seven-seat long-wheelbase version. Basic features such as wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a wireless smartphone charger are standard.
JLR has used the same Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment system with a curved, floating screen, the largest-ever touchscreen in a Land Rover, as the ICE Range Rover. The new central display, in what is a first for a Land Rover, provides haptic feedback.
Likewise, a 13.7-inch semi-floating, fully digital instrument cluster apparently works in sync with the Pivi Pro system. The electronic gear selector is a short and compact unit, in line with the vehicle’s reduced design theme.
JLR offers numerous options to elevate the in-cabin experience, including 24-way heated, ventilated, and hot stone massage electric front seats, a four-zone automatic climate control system, and adjustable 11.4-inch HD rear touchscreens, and electrically deploying rear side window sunblinds.
New Range Rover App
JLR wants to offer all its services together in a simpler digital experience. The company has developed a new Range Rover App for smartphones and is launching it along with the Range Rover Electric.
The app allows customers to track their vehicle order, locate and pay at charging stations, and access various other vehicle-related functions from one place.
Experience in the Range Rover Electric
From the moment I stepped inside the Range Rover Electric, it felt every bit like a full-size Range Rover. The doors, cabin layout, HMI, and overall sense of occasion are familiar from the combustion model, which is a good thing.
This was the standard-wheelbase version, though a long-wheelbase model is also available. The front seats are extremely comfortable. Back support is very good, while head and neck support are particularly impressive.
The headrests resemble those in aircraft seats, with additional adjustment around the lower and side areas of the head. Under-thigh support is good, though not exceptional.
With the driver’s seat adjusted to my usual position as a six-footer, I had more than 4 inches of headroom remaining. The large dead pedal also comfortably accommodated my roughly U.S. size 12 shoes.
The cabin feels exceptionally well built and delivers the kind of British luxury expected from a Range Rover. The steering wheel is grippy and well designed, while outward visibility is very good.
Storage is also well considered. The cabin includes a ventilated compartment beneath the front armrest, two cupholders, a folding tray, a USB port, and a dual-level center console.
Step-in height at the rear is manageable. The power-adjustable rear seats provide good back support, extendable under-thigh support, a well-judged backrest angle, and power-adjustable headrests.
My shoes fit beneath the front seat, and with it adjusted for my height, I had about 3.1 inches of knee room remaining.
Rear passengers also get individual climate controls, a motorized center armrest, a display for controlling the roof blind and seat functions, electrically operated cupholders, and a removable vanity mirror.
The main compromise is the middle rear position. The floor is not completely flat, and the middle seat feels more like an armrest than a proper seat. It is also quite firm, making it unsuitable even for a child on longer journeys.
Specifications
MLA-Flex platform
The current Range Rover opens a new chapter for the brand, debuting a game-changing platform, MLA-Flex. It enables Land Rover to package even the heaviest SUVs with everything from conventional engines to hybrid systems and fully electric powertrains.
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 from going all-electric
Range Rovers are renowned for their refinement, comfort, and capability, and the electric powertrain enhances all three. JLR says the Range Rover Electric is quieter, more responsive, and torquier than any Range Rover to date.
The zero-emission variant is touted as being smoother and 7 dB quieter than its ICE donor, so whether you’re behind the wheel or in the back seat, you could find it a more relaxing vehicle.
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)
118.5 kWh battery & 350 kW charging
The Range Rover Electric features a 118.5 kWh (net) double‑stack battery pack, JLR’s first in-house-developed 800-volt unit. The battery pack comprises 344 prismatic cells with a 91% nickel content, helping deliver high energy density, a long driving range, and ultra-fast charging capability.
To ensure there are no compromises in the geometry of the vehicle, JLR has integrated it exactly in the space that was available in the vehicle floor and seen to it that it is not left hanging below.
With a peak charging input of 350 kW, a 10-80% charging session takes around 22 minutes. JLR expects customers to be able to add 125 miles of EPA-estimated range in 10 minutes. In the U.S., it uses an NACS charge port, and offers optional dual-sided AC charging for USD 580.
Heat Pump & single-pedal driving
The Range Rover BEV includes ‘ThermAssist’, which uses a heat pump, and 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, CTO, 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. The Terrain Response system includes Dynamic, Eco, Comfort, Mud and Ruts, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Sand, Rock Crawl, Wade, and custom modes.
JLR says the Range Rover Electric can climb a 33-degree slope from a standstill or a 45-degree slope if it is already in motion, using single-pedal driving.
Twin-chamber air suspension and Intelligent Driveline Dynamics manage torque with precision. JLR says slip control is 100 times faster than that in ICE systems, reacting in just 1 millisecond.
542 hp & 333 miles of range
The Range Rover Electric uses two 260 kW permanently excited synchronous motors, one on each axle, producing 542 hp of system power and 627 lb-ft of system torque. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 4.3 seconds and from 50 to 75 mph in as little as 2.7 seconds.
The electric variant of the Range Rover maxes out at 124 mph. That makes it significantly slower than the ICE variant, which can do 155 mph. Its 118.5 kWh battery pack delivers an EPA-estimated range of up to 333 miles.
According to Autocar UK, as compared to the ICE version, ground clearance of the BEV is lower by around 10% due to the battery packaging, the breakover angle is down from 27 degrees to 23 degrees, and towing capacity is down by 28.6% to 2.5 tons. The SUV’s pitch is controlled by dual-rate springs and revised damping logic.
| Aspect | Range Rover Electric Specification |
| Battery Pack Capacity | 118.5 kWh |
| System voltage | 800V |
| Drivetrain Layout | AWD |
| No. of Motors | Two |
| Power | 542 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft |
| EPA-est. Range | Up to 333 miles |
| Peak Charging Power | 350 kW |
| AC Charging Time (0-100% SoC) | 9 hours (19.2 kW charger)/15 hours (9.6 kW charger) |
| DC Charging Time (10-80% SoC) | ~22 minutes (350 kW charger) |
FSC-certified natural rubber tires
JLR uses Pirelli tires made with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified natural rubber in the Range Rover Electric. This move demonstrates its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the powertrain and other core vehicle components, which can also significantly contribute to saving the environment.
The early-production sample we saw in the UK featured Michelin Primacy All Season tires.
Cell-To-Pack technology
In the JLR 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
JLR 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 should help 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 its 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.
Price & Release Date
In the U.S., prices start at USD 138,000 and go up to USD 252,800 for the SV Ultra trim. The company charges a USD 2,450 destination fee in addition to the MSRP across the range.
JLR will commence Range Rover Electric deliveries between October and December 2026.
At the company’s Investor Day 2026 event on June 17, 2026, Hoornik revealed that 78,000 people had already registered their interest in the Range Rover Electric. JLR expects a substantial share of demand to come from North America.
We have 78,000 people already registered of interest. 70% of those are going to be incremental that currently do not have a Range Rover. So you really see that this is going to be something else, and a lot of that actually is in North America.
Lennard Hoornik, Chief Growth Officer, JLR (Investor Day 2026 on June 17, 2026)
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.
Manufacturing
Production of the Range Rover Electric takes 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 Type 01, 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
Range Rover Electric FAQs
What is the release date of the Range Rover Electric?
The Range Rover BEV will reach customers in Q4 2026.
What is the Electric Range Rover’s price?
The base Range Rover Electric costs $138,000 in the U.S. market.
Which models will be the Range Rover EV rivals?
An automobile engineer by training, I’ve analyzed the global car market since 2005, with a keen focus on EVs since 2008. My journey in online automotive publishing spans 17 years, during which I have reviewed cutting-edge automotive technologies and interviewed leading global CEOs and vehicle developers.
