From The Verge · Andrew J. Hawkins · · 1 min
Range Rover’s First EV Proves Familiar Design Wins
Instead of building a futuristic spaceship pod, Range Rover gave its first luxury EV a classic, recognizable look with serious off-road tech.
In brief
Instead of building a futuristic spaceship pod, Range Rover gave its first luxury EV a classic, recognizable look with serious off-road tech. Range Rover’s long-awaited EV skips extreme design gimmicks in favor of iconic styling, 330 miles of range, and high-tech off-road capabilities. Originally reported by The Verge.
A familiar, refreshing design
Range Rover's first EV looks nearly identical to its gas-powered models. Rather than building a futuristic spaceship pod, the automaker stuck with the classic styling buyers already love.
“Rather than try to reinvent the wheel with its new electric vehicle, Range Rover just made one that looks nearly identical to its lineup of gas-powered SUVs.”
V8 power with fast charging
Twin electric motors generate 542 horsepower and an estimated 330 real-world miles of range. Thanks to an 800-volt architecture, it charges from 10 to 80 percent in just 22 minutes.
“An 800-volt architecture enables DC fast charging from 10–80 percent in just 22 minutes...”
Delayed arrival, luxury price tag
After five years of development and delays, orders are officially open. The SUV starts at £154,070 in the UK and around $140,450 in the US, built alongside hybrid and gas models in Solihull.
Instant grip and deep water crawling
Electric motors adjust power in 50 milliseconds, 100 times faster than mechanical gears on a gas vehicle. Fully sealed components allow it to wade through nearly three feet of water.
“Instead of waiting for mechanical gears to adjust when tires slip, the electric motors adjust power in 50 milliseconds...”
Smart heat management for winter
A built-in heat pump captures waste heat to warm the cabin and keep the battery at ideal temperatures, saving up to 25 extra miles of range in freezing conditions.
Sophistication over record-breaking speed
A 0-to-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds won't outrun rivals like Lucid or Rivian. Instead, it offers luxury SUV buyers traditional British sophistication in an electric package.
The bottom line
Range Rover’s long-awaited EV skips extreme design gimmicks in favor of iconic styling, 330 miles of range, and high-tech off-road capabilities.






