Range Rover is now available with electric propulsion, marking a major milestone for the brand.
Built in Solihull, the Range Rover Electric SUV features twin permanent magnet 260kW electric motors generating up to 550ps and 850Nm of torque. It has a range of up to 372 miles (WLTP), and, according to the company, a real world range of up to 333 miles (535km).
“Electric propulsion is perfectly suited to the exquisite refinement of Range Rover, elevating the sense of calm and secluded sanctuary for occupants,” said Martin Limpert, managing director, Range Rover. “We took our testing and development programs even further than originally intended to ensure Range Rover Electric is genuinely the most accomplished Range Rover ever.”
New technologies enable precise control in all environments, such as Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD), which distributes rear torque from 100% to zero% to prevent loss of traction, and Integrated Traction Management (ITM), which controls motor speed within 50ms and manages slip up to 100 times quicker than an ICE vehicle equivalent.
Integrated Traction Management works in concert with the new Single Pedal mode, providing owners control to smoothly pull away on slopes up to 33° or complete a rolling climb on slopes up to 45°.
“The defining characteristic of Range Rover Electric is its ability to perform across every surface, with effortless comfort and refinement,” said Matt Becker, vehicle engineering director, JLR.
Using the fastest available 350kW rapid DC public chargers, Range Rover Electric can charge from 10‑80% in around 22 minutes or add 220km in 10 minutes (WLTP) when the vehicle is charging at its maximum charge rate.
The vehicle is powered by a usable 118.5kWh lithium‑ion double‑stack battery consisting of 344 prismatic cells delivering outstanding energy density. The advanced 800V architecture provides fast, adaptable split‑charging capability.
Twin permanent magnet 260kW electric motors feature silicon carbide semiconductors that enable switching speeds measured in microseconds. The SUV, the company said, will complete 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, with power enabling overtaking speeds from 50‑75mph in as little as 2.7 seconds.
Testing the Range Rover Electric
The Electric SUV has undergone virtual and physical testing and development around the world to ensure a customary Range Rover experience. Tested in ‑40°C temperatures in Arjeplog, Sweden, the heat of the Dubai desert and JLR’s own Eastnor Castle facility in the UK, Range Rover Electric has completed over 1,500,000km and over a quarter of a million hours of testing.
JLR’s new battery testing laboratory subjects complete battery systems to multi-axis vibration and shock testing at temperatures ranging from −40°C to +90°C. which, combined with the a high-strength aluminum enclosure, means that the Range Rover Electric’s battery can withstand impacts and harsh conditions, with safety systems that exceed industry standards.
New technologies have been designed to improve the Range Rover Electric’s efficiency and performance, including range prediction features and the ThermAssist thermal management system, which optimizes battery temperature to support driving range, charging speeds and battery longevity in extreme temperatures, with claimed gains of up to 25 miles of range and a 40% reduction in heating energy use. More than 300 patent applications have been filed for the vehicle.
Facilities
To support production of Range Rover Electric, JLR has transformed its Solihull manufacturing facility, combining advanced manufacturing, digital technology and a major investment in electrification skills.
JLR’s wider manufacturing network, including its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, will support Range Rover Electric production.
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