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- Range Rover Electric produces 405 kW and 850 Nm of torque.
- Dual motors accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.
- The 118.5 kWh battery delivers up to 600 km (NEDC) of range.
- Off-road capabilities include wading through 900 mm of deep water.
- Australian pricing starts from AUD$317,718 plus on-road costs for HSE.
There are two sayings that immediately came to my mind when I first saw the full-size electric Range Rover with my own eyes behind closed doors at Goodwood FOS.
The first? A quiet “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
The second? A much louder “It’s about damn time.”
The reality is that luxury legacy car brands are stuck between a rock and a hard place right now. Their customers aren’t widely convinced by electrification. If it saves them a little money on taxes, sure. However, they aren’t particularly interested in spending a great deal of money on a product that inconveniences them. But the brands don’t have a choice. Global emissions regulations have made the decision for car manufacturers. Electric vehicles are the way of the future, China is the leader, and everyone else had better invest as much money in product development as they do in marketing them, or it won’t be pretty.
It makes sense, then, that with the new Range Rover GT on the way, they would straddle both sides of the fence with the launch of their first battery-electric full-size Range Rover.
If it weren’t for the blanked-off front grille, there’s no telling that the electric Range Rover has twin 260 kW electric motors underneath, generating a combined output of 543 HP (405 kW) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. Built in the same Solihull facility in the UK, the flagship model integrates an 800V architecture housing a double-stacked 118.5 kWh lithium-ion battery capable of DC rapid charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes. Order books are open now, with Australian market pricing starting at AUD$317,718 plus on-road costs for the HSE variant.
2027 Range Rover Electric Key Specifications
| Specifications | |
| Model | Range Rover Electric |
| Electric motors | Dual permanent magnet electric motors, 800V architecture |
| Power output | 543 hp (405 kW / 550 PS) |
| Peak torque | 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) @ 0 RPM |
| Acceleration | 0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (0–60 mph in 4.3 seconds) |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
| Drivetrain | Single-speed automatic, Permanent All-Wheel Drive |
| Range | 600KM NEDC, real-world range of up to 535km |
| Price | from AUD$317,718 before on-road costs |
1/7Aerodynamic Refinement and 800V Battery Architecture
It looks exactly the same from a distance, but get up close and personal with the electric Range Rover and the exterior design starts to reveal a few areas of drag reduction.
Specific updates include an aerodynamically optimised front grille, a flush underbody tray, and dedicated wheel designs that lower the overall drag coefficient to 0.29 Cd. That’s not a particularly slippery number for EVs, but it’s impressive for something so large.
Underlying these body modifications is a cell-to-pack, double-stacked 118.5 kWh usable-capacity battery pack constructed from 344 prismatic lithium-ion cells. Each cell is surrounded by an aerogel, a rigid foam utilised by NASA in its lunar rover, designed to accommodate heat expansion and isolate potential fires. Because of this dense cell-to-pack construction, individual modules cannot be easily swapped out if something goes wrong.
Thermal control under extreme environmental conditions is maintained by a proprietary system named ThermAssist, which operates in temperatures from -40°C to +90°C. This technology lowers cabin heating energy consumption by up to 40 per cent while adding up to 40 km (25 miles) of driving range in cold climates. Development of the model produced more than 300 patent applications. Vehicle assembly takes place at the Solihull facility in the UK, supported by the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, where 9,000 employees have been trained in high-voltage battery production.
Off-Road Capabilities and Twin Motor Performance
Power output is generated by front and rear permanent magnet 260 kW electric motors utilising silicon carbide power electronics. Getting to this twin permanent magnet setup was a hard-fought battle. The brand initially intended to use a front induction motor alongside a rear permanent magnet motor, but during desert testing, the front unit overheated in the sand dunes. With no suitable off-the-shelf options from external suppliers available, JLR developed its hardware in-house and pivoted to dual permanent-magnet motors. This caused a one-year delay in re-engineering the packaging and recalibrating the system.
JLR says these drive units deliver 20 per cent higher torque density than motors of equivalent physical volume, and that helps the electric Rangey complete an 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph) overtake in 2.7 seconds. It’s a strange figure to quote, but we’ll take them at face value. It will be quick!
“The defining characteristic of Range Rover Electric is its ability to perform across every surface, with effortless comfort and refinement,” explains Matt Becker, Vehicle Engineering Director, JLR. “We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure it retains those qualities. From challenging low-grip and rough terrain to smooth, high-speed roads, it remains incredibly composed and refined, with a real sense of control and confidence. The responsiveness and precision of the new driveline control systems, enabled by electric propulsion, perfectly support this. We’re very proud of the result.”
I didn’t have the chance to drive the car at Goodwood as we had other priorities in the form of an electric Range Rover Sport (more on that to come), but ride dynamics will be great. They benefit from a reduced centre of gravity thanks to the EV batteries and twin-chamber air suspension, combined with a double-wishbone front suspension and a five-link rear axle. Because this centre of gravity is much lower than the combustion model, engineers were able to completely remove the active anti-roll system, saving weight and complexity.
However, the electric powertrain’s silence posed new challenges by exposing tyre roar and the electrical hum of high-voltage wiring. To solve this, JLR mapped cabin acoustics with hundreds of microphones and fitted noise-cancellation speakers directly into the headrests, while offering a synthesised EV sound based on an F-minor chord. Audiophiles can also opt for a 21-speaker electrostatic panel audio system that uses lighter, coil-free components.
It wouldn’t be a Range Rover without off-road capability, and this includes a maximum wading depth of 900 mm (35.4 inches). At this depth, the vehicle is essentially floating. If the vehicle’s sensors detect this happening, the air suspension automatically extends an additional 60 mm beyond its maximum off-road height to ensure the tyres maintain traction.
On the beaten track, propulsion is governed by Integrated Traction Management (ITM) and Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD). The ITM setup adjusts electric motor torque within 50 milliseconds, responding 100 times faster than mechanical combustion drivelines. You can also take advantage of a single-pedal driving mode for controlled ascents on slopes up to 45 degrees and zero-slip launches on 33-degree inclines while harvesting up to 0.5g of regenerative braking energy. This single-pedal setup on the road (dubbed ‘chauffeur mode’ by engineers) is engaged via the ‘S’ position on the gear selector and provides up to 0.2g of braking.
Notably, there are no steering-wheel paddles for regeneration, so if you want to adjust regen strength outside of the ‘S’ mode, you’re forced to dive into the touchscreen menus.
Charging and Efficiency Benchmarks
| Charging Standard | Power Output | 10-80% Charge Time | Range Added |
| 800V DC Public Rapid | 350 kW | 22 minutes | 220 km (137 miles) in 10 mins |
| 400V DC Public Rapid | 250 kW Peak | Not Specified | 158 km (98 miles) in 10 mins |
| Three-Phase AC | 22 kW | Not Specified | 96 km (60 miles) in 60 mins |
1/8Pricing and Availability
The Range Rover Electric is available in standard-wheelbase configuration across three main specification levels. Order books are now open, and prices begin at AUD$317,718 (approx. USD$206,500) plus on-road costs for the HSE, ascending to AUD$357,718 (approx. USD$232,500) for the Autobiography tier and AUD$417,418 (approx. USD$271,300) for the flagship SV model. Custom paint options and tailored interior materials are offered through the Range Rover Bespoke division.
Local buyers in Australia receive a one-year ChargeFox subscription capped at 500 kWh (which is not much). Factory coverage includes an eight-year or 160,000 km battery warranty, Software Over-the-Air updates, and a Battery Digital Twin diagnostic platform that monitors 900 data points.
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