Range Rover launches its first fully electric model

The 2027 Range Rover Electric is the brand’s first fully electric model. Two 260‑kW permanent‑magnet motors deliver 542 horsepower and 627 lb‑ft of torque, and the car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Its 118.5‑kWh battery runs on an 800‑volt architecture and gives a U.S. EPA range of 330 miles, or a WLTP range of 372 miles.

Redesign after heat issue

The original design had an induction motor on the front axle. Heat problems in high‑temperature testing forced the team to abandon it. Program chief Simon Fairbrother said the induction setup overheated and could not hold off‑road performance, so the company redesigned the front drive with a permanent‑magnet motor identical to the rear unit. The new twin‑motor layout was validated through more than 250,000 hours of virtual testing and a physical fleet that traveled the equivalent of circling the globe 38 times.

The battery pack’s flat floor adds torsional rigidity and lowers the center of gravity. The car is heavier than the V8 combustion model. Single‑pedal driving allows climbs of up to 45 degrees and smooth pulls on 33‑degree grades, and the traction system controls motor speed within 50 milliseconds.

In the UK the car starts at £154,070 on the road. In the US, pricing starts at $138,000, though another report gives $140,450. A test car in First Edition trim stickered at $179,150. Range Rover product manager Rachel Hogg expects fully electric models to make up 10 to 20 percent of Range Rover sales over time. The brand has more than 80,000 expressions of interest, about half from North America.

A recent test drive in the Scottish Highlands confirmed the car’s quietness, quick acceleration, and off‑road ability. The reviewer said the car felt top‑heavy on narrow, uneven roads, and that the 22‑inch Michelin all‑season tires could slide in mud. Even so, the reviewer praised the electric model’s performance and the brand’s effort to keep the iconic Range Rover experience intact.