From Autoweek · Mark Vaughn · · 1m 20s
2027 Range Rover Electric Brings 542 HP and 330 Miles of Range
Range Rover Electric delivers 542 hp and 330 miles range for 2027 model.
In brief
Range Rover Electric delivers 542 hp and 330 miles range for 2027 model. Range Rover Electric achieves 542 hp and 330 miles range with 800-volt charging. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Range Rover Electric Launch
Range Rover introduces 2027 electric model after 11 years of planning.
“We decided over 10 years ago that we were going to package-protect for petrol, diesel, PHEV, and all-electric”
Electric Platform Strategy
Range Rover uses MNA platform for all models including electric version.
“We think electrification is actually perfect for the brand”
Power and Performance
Two electric motors deliver 260 kW each for 542 hp and 627 lb-ft torque.
“That’s V8 levels of power”
Range and Charging
118.5 kWh battery provides 330 miles range with 800-volt charging.
“Split-charging enables Tesla’s NACS DC Supercharging as quick as 10-80 percent in 22 minutes”
Battery Design
Battery bolted under floor increases torsional rigidity by 60 percent.
“The battery is bolted under the floor so tightly that it increases torsional rigidity of the floor pan by 60 percent”
Weight and Handling
Total curb weight 6,050 pounds, 45 kgs heavier than gas model.
“Total curb weight is 6,050 pounds, according to the manufacturer, which is 45 kgs, or just under 100 pounds more than the heaviest internal combustion model”
Driving Experience
Electric version quieter than gas model with 7 decibels less noise.
“This one is seven decibels quieter than the gas-engine equivalent”
Off-Road Capability
Fords streams and skirts Highland lakes up to three feet deep.
“It forded streams and skirted Highland lakes almost three feet deep with no problem”
Tire and Road Performance
22-inch wheels with Michelin all-season tires slip in mud.
“These were slippery as high Hades in the mud and tended to slide sideways off the mud ruts”
Price and Competition
Starts at $140,450 with First Edition trim at $179,150.
“Starting price for the Range Rover Electric is $140,450. Mine stickered for $179,150 in "First Edition" trim”
Competitor Comparison
Rivian R1S offers 665 hp and 410 miles range at $84,000 starting price.
“The Rivian R1S has 665 hp from its dual-motor setup, a range of 410 miles, and a 0, 60 of 3.4 seconds, along with a starting price of around $84,000”
Market Position
Range Rover Electric targets global markets with varying EV adoption rates.
“Some markets are 98 percent EV, EVs are heavily motivated in some markets”
The one thing
Range Rover Electric achieves 542 hp and 330 miles range with 800-volt charging.
