Range Rover has opened a new chapter in its 56-year history with its first all-electric vehicle. JLR Korea announced on the 2nd that it has unveiled the Range Rover Electric, the brand’s first pure-electric model, and will begin taking orders this month. The official launch is scheduled for mid-2027.
The new model features permanent magnet electric motors on both the front and rear axles, each producing 260 kW of output, for a combined 550 horsepower (PS) and 86.7 kg·m of maximum torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, with 80–120 km/h overtaking acceleration completed in 2.7 seconds. JLR says the performance is comparable to a large V8 engine.
The battery is a double-stack lithium-ion unit with 118.5 kWh of usable capacity, comprising 344 prismatic cells. Driving range on a single charge is up to 600 km under the European WLTP standard, or approximately 535 km based on JLR’s real-world driving estimates. The 800V electrical architecture enables charging from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger. A 10-minute charge adds roughly 220 km of WLTP range.
Off-road capability has been preserved. The integrated traction management system controls motor speed within 50 milliseconds, managing wheel slip up to 100 times faster than comparable internal combustion vehicles. Combined with single-pedal mode, the vehicle can start on gradients of up to 33 degrees from a standstill and climb slopes of up to 45 degrees while in motion. Maximum wading depth is 900 mm.
The exterior retains the existing design language, following the development philosophy of being “a Range Rover first, an EV second.” Dedicated grille, wheels, and underbody elements have been applied to improve aerodynamic performance. A thermal management system called “ThermAssist” extends driving range by up to approximately 40 km in extreme temperatures and reduces heating energy consumption by up to 40%. More than 300 patents have been filed in connection with the Range Rover Electric—the most for any single vehicle in the brand’s history.
Digital twin technology is also included for battery health management, utilizing more than 900 diagnostic data points and integrating with software-over-the-air (SOTA) updates for proactive vehicle condition management. The electrified powertrain carries an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty.
Production will take place at the Solihull plant in the UK, the home of Range Rover. JLR has retooled the Solihull facility for EV production and provided electrification training to 9,000 local production staff. The electric drive units and battery packs are manufactured at the Wolverhampton Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in the UK, where JLR has built 13 new battery and electric drive unit production lines.
Martin Limpert, Managing Director of Range Rover, said: “The Range Rover Electric is the culmination of a decade of engineering and technology development. By combining an electrified powertrain with advanced chassis technology, we have delivered Range Rover’s signature refinement and driving capability without compromise.”
The Range Rover Electric will be offered in two specifications: the standard wheelbase Autobiography and the long wheelbase SV. In the UK, the entry-level Autobiography starts at £154,070 (approximately 290 million won), rising to £225,240 (approximately 420 million won) for the long wheelbase SV Black model. In the United States, the SE specification starts at $138,000.
The arrival of the Range Rover Electric is set to intensify competition in the luxury electric SUV segment. Mercedes-Benz has launched the electric G-Class but sales have been sluggish, while Genesis has introduced its flagship electric SUV, the GV90, and Volvo has rolled out the large electric SUV EX90, as major luxury brands continue to strengthen their electrified lineups.
JLR is accelerating its electrification transition despite recent earnings pressure. Last year, a fire at a key Norwegian component supplier caused first-quarter net profit to plunge to £66 million, and a cyberattack halted production for more than a month. The company plans to cut fewer than 300 jobs as part of its restructuring efforts.