- An electric Range Rover debuts this year
- A prototype has been spotted revealing a new grille design is planned
- Electric Range Rover will use same platform as gas and plug-in hybrid models
For years, companies have provided electric conversions for classic Range Rovers, but now JLR is finally set to release its own electric Range Rover, built on the latest generation of the iconic luxury SUV.
Barely camouflaged prototypes for the Range Rover Electric have been spotted testing at Germany's Nürburgring racetrack ahead of a planned debut later this year.
Order books for the vehicle have been open since late 2023 and deliveries should start next year, meaning we'll likely see it arrive as a 2026 model in the U.S.
There isn't much to distinguish the Range Rover Electric from its gas and plug-in hybrid siblings. The only visual cue will be a unique grille, judging by the camouflage gear on the prototypes. There may also be some underbody changes aimed at improving aerodynamic efficiency.
2026 Range Rover Electric spy shots - Photo via Baldauf
The Range Rover Electric will use a modified version of the MLA (Modular Longitudinal Architecture) platform underpinning the gas and plug-in hybrid models, and the vehicles will share a production line at JLR's plant in Solihull, U.K.
The batteries and electric motors will be built at a separate plant in Wolverhampton, U.K.
The electric version of the MLA platform will feature an 800-volt architecture, meaning support for DC fast charging will be included. Support for over-the-air updates and apps designed to help maximize range will also be included, JLR has previously confirmed.
Range Rover Electric prototype
Potential buyers won't need to worry about any loss of off-road capability. Prototypes are currently being tested in extreme weather conditions, including in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to more than 120 degrees F. Prototypes are also being tested at wading depths of more than 33 inches.
A bonus owners of the Range Rover Electric will have is a lack of engine noise. JLR has said the vehicle will be its quietest SUV yet, and will feature a unique active noise cancellation system to deliver further refinement and comfort in the cabin.
Additional EVs from JLR will follow in quick succession, including a Range Rover Sport Electric and an electric successor to the Range Rover Velar. The first of a new generation of electric Jaguars will also arrive in 2025.
