Range Rover Sport Electric lands with 550 CV and a 609 km range. It keeps the brand’s luxury feel but swaps out the engine for a new electric drive. First drives show a focus on stability and presence, not just speed.
Range Rover has changed the game with its Sport Electric. This SUV packs 550 CV and 850 Nm of torque. It hits 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. But the real story is how it uses that power. The drive is calm and steady, not wild. It stands apart from most electric SUVs. Several independent automotive publications point out that this acceleration matches the V8 version. Range Rover is chasing smoothness and control, not just raw speed.
Look at it and you might miss the changes. The Sport Electric looks almost the same as the gas model. The tweaks are small: a closed grille, 22-inch aero wheels, a new rear diffuser, and a fresh front splitter. Inside, the cabin still feels solid and upscale. Leather, aluminum, and tight finishes fill the space. The main change is in the screens. They now show energy use and battery range. This is the only real sign of what’s changed under the hood. Official distributor press releases confirm the model was unveiled on September 30, 2026. It’s already up for order in some markets.
The 800-volt system allows the battery to gain up to 220 km of range in just 10 minutes on a 350 kW DC fast charger.
Under the floor sits a 118.5 kWh lithium-ion battery. It runs on 800 volts and claims 609 kilometers of range. This battery drops the center of gravity by 73 mm compared to plug-in hybrids. The body is now 61% stiffer. That means sharper handling. The SUV feels more planted in corners. Body roll is down. Stability is up. Car and Bike reports these chassis changes are some of the biggest differences from the gas model.
Two 260 kW motors—one for each axle—drive the wheels. You get the full 550 CV only in Dynamic mode. In Eco and Normal, you get 280 CV and 500 CV. Power comes on fast and smooth. It feels more like a gas engine than most electric cars. Braking is different. Smaller discs and calipers work with regenerative braking. The pedal feel changes. The discs have a special coating to cut wear since they’re used less. InsideEVs notes some small differences in range and power numbers due to rounding and unit changes. Still, all sources agree the Sport Electric is a strong player in the premium electric SUV field.
During a short test at the Gaydon facility in England, the Sport Electric’s agility stood out. The lower center of gravity and advanced suspension make a difference. Double-valve dampers and Electronic Active Roll Control can push up to 1,400 Nm of force per axle. The SUV stays flat even at speed. But Range Rover kept a bit of the signature body movement. They didn’t chase pure stiffness. Comfort still matters.
JLR emphasizes that the Sport Electric is not just another electric crossover, but a true Range Rover focused on comfort, quietness, and long-distance capability, rather than aggressive sport tuning.
The Sport Electric refuses to be just another fast EV. It’s not about lap times. The drive feels true to the Range Rover name. It’s bold, refined, and hard to copy. The V8 sound is gone. In its place is a custom artificial sound. But the sense of presence stays. Four trims launch at once, including a First Edition. Range Rover wants loyal buyers to feel at home with this electric shift.
This move fits a bigger trend in Europe. Old names are going electric but keeping their identity. As reported earlier, the race is heating up as new models and factory plans change the market. Range Rover’s approach is not about flashy numbers. It’s about keeping the traits that made its SUVs famous. Now they’re silent and electric.
For buyers who want a luxury SUV that feels both familiar and ready for the future, the Sport Electric stands out. It’s not a wild reinvention. It’s a careful step forward. The tech upgrades matter, but the real win is how well they fit into the drive. In a crowded field of new electric SUVs, Range Rover proves that tradition and new tech can work together. But only if you get the details right.
