The first electric Range Rover arrives a year later than planned, with up to 600 kilometers of WLTP-certified range and fast charging. Orders are now open in the UK, where the starting price is £154,070. Buyers in Spain will have to wait for local pricing and delivery information.
The launch brings a new model and tests how well the brand can adapt as European carmakers move toward electrification. The Range Rover Electric is built in Solihull on the same line as combustion models and hybrid versions, both mild and plug-in. This setup lets the company adjust production as regulations and customer demand shift. BBC and Forbes report that the flexible approach responds to the uncertain pace of EV adoption and changing rules.
In South Korea, orders for the Range Rover Electric will begin in September 2026, with the official launch scheduled for mid-2027. The dates show a phased global rollout for the model.
The technical specifications point to a focus on luxury and performance. Two 260 kW electric motors, one for each axle, deliver 550 horsepower and 850 Nm of torque. The 118.5 kWh battery, running at 800 volts, lets the SUV accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and tow up to 2,500 kilograms. Range Rover says the battery can charge from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes at a 350 kW public charger, or add 220 kilometers of range in ten minutes. Home charging takes seven hours with a 22 kW AC supply, or up to 19 hours on a standard 7 kW setup. These figures come from official JLR statements and industry reviews.
The 600 km range estimate comes with a caveat. Range Rover estimates that real-world driving will likely deliver closer to 535 kilometers. Temperature can push that figure lower; driving style and off-road use can do the same. The SUV retains its off-road features, including a wading depth of 900 millimeters and the ability to handle rough terrain, basic parts of the brand’s identity as it moves to electric power. WhichEV puts the official WLTP range at about 372 miles, while noting that actual results will vary.
Preparing for the shift has meant retraining staff and updating factories. The company says 9,000 workers in Solihull and another 1,500 in the West Midlands have been retrained for electric vehicle production. Battery packs and lead units are assembled in Wolverhampton. The vehicle has undergone more than 1.5 million kilometers of physical testing and 250,000 hours of combined virtual and real-world trials.
JLR says the Range Rover Electric is available in short- and long-wheelbase versions, with trim levels including SE and HSE, alongside Autobiography and SV. Buyers can also choose SV Ultra and SV Black, plus a special First Edition. The broad lineup is intended to appeal to many luxury SUV buyers as the brand transitions to electrification.
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For now, the £154,070 price applies only in the UK and to certain trims. Buyers can choose between short- and long-wheelbase models, with options including Autobiography, SV, and a limited First Edition. The battery comes with an eight-year or 160,000-kilometer warranty, whichever comes first, under the manufacturer’s terms.
European regulators are relaxing some emissions rules. That gives brands like JLR room to retain multiple powertrain options. Talent24h notes that this flexibility responds to regulatory uncertainty and slow EV adoption. The question is whether Range Rover’s customers are ready for a battery-powered model and whether the brand’s mix of luxury and capability will carry over to electric.
