After years of delays, the Range Rover Electric has officially arrived. Jaguar Land Rover first teased its electric flagship SUV back in 2021, but production setbacks pushed the launch back repeatedly. Now that it's here, JLR describes it as "a Range Rover first and electric second"—a philosophy that shows in its design, which closely mirrors the gas-powered version aside from a few aerodynamic tweaks meant to preserve the brand's signature look.

Under the skin, though, everything is new. Two 260-kilowatt electric motors combine for 542 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque—more torque, JLR says, than any Range Rover before it. That output propels the SUV from zero to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds, quick for a vehicle of its size and stature.

Range comes in at an EPA-estimated 333 miles, courtesy of a 118.5-kWh battery pack and an 800-volt electrical architecture. Charging is fast, too: a 10-to-80 percent DC fast charge takes only 22 minutes, and drivers can add roughly 125 miles of range in just 10 minutes. Notably, the Range Rover Electric comes with a native NACS port, meaning owners can plug directly into Tesla Superchargers without needing a CCS-to-NACS adapter.

True to its off-road heritage, the Range Rover Electric doesn't sacrifice capability for electrification. JLR says the SUV offers "no compromise to legendary Range Rover all-terrain drive capability," backed by a traction management system that reacts in as little as 50 milliseconds—100 times faster than a traditional combustion setup. It can also wade through water up to 35 inches deep.

One genuinely new feature is single-pedal driving, a first for the Range Rover lineup. In this mode, the SUV can climb inclines as steep as 45 degrees and pull away on 33-degree grades—terrain JLR compares to a black-diamond ski slope.

The Electric also introduces a "Battery Digital Twin" system, which tracks more than 900 diagnostic data points. Paired with over-the-air software updates, this allows JLR to monitor battery health and perform proactive maintenance before issues arise.

As expected from the brand, none of this comes cheap. The Range Rover Electric starts at $140,450, including destination, for the SE trim—about $25,000 more than the base gas-powered Range Rover, which starts at $115,750. Long-wheelbase versions, including a seven-seat configuration, will also be offered.

Orders for the Range Rover Electric are open now, marking the end of a long wait for JLR's first fully electric flagship SUV.

Source: GreenCars