After more than four years of development, the Range Rover Electric has finally been revealed as the biggest change in the history of the iconic off-roader. Trading six- or eight-cylinder mild- and plug-in hybrid drivetrains for a 405kW dual-motor electric set up, the new model can travel up to 600km on a full charge (NEDC) and also refill its battery at up to 350kW.

Jaguar Land Rover promises the new EV – which Aussies can now order for $317,718 plus on-road costs – is a “proper Range Rover”. It sits on the same ‘MLA’ architecture as ICE Range Rover variants, but features a huge 118.5kWh NMC double-stacked battery that gives the SUV a claimed 10-80 per cent charge time of around 22 minutes. According to JLR, 220km of range can be added in just 10 minutes at its maximum charge rate.

The battery feeds two 260kW e-motors, one on each axle, that make up to 405kW of power and 850Nm of torque. Despite its circa-2885kg kerb weight – or 75kg more than the plug-in hybrid variant – the Electric launches to 100km/h in just 4.5 seconds. That’s 0.2 seconds slower than the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 model, but its 80-120km/h time of just 2.7 seconds is faster, according to the manufacturer.

Three Range Rover SUVs parked on a reflective surface with mountains in the distance at sunset.
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JLR is keen to point out that despite the change to electric propulsion, the new model still has the famous off-road ability of its ICE and hybrid predecessors. Dual-chamber air suspension with an adjustable ride height is standard equipment, and while its ground clearance is 29mm less than ICE variants, it can still match them by tackling a 33-degree slope and wading to 900mm.

JLR also says that the switch to electric has made off-roading more effortless. New off-road features include ‘Intelligent Driveline Dynamics’ to distribute rear torque from 100 per cent to zero to prevent a loss of traction, and ‘Integrated Traction Management’, which controls the motor speed within 50 milliseconds and manages slip up to 100 times quicker than the equivalent ICE.

The Integrated Traction Management system works in combination with the new single-pedal mode, allowing drivers to smoothly pull away at angles of up to 33-degrees – a slope as steep as a black-diamond ski run – or complete a rolling climb on slops up to 45 degrees. Single-pedal mode offers three levels of regeneration – coast, light and heavy – with the latter harnessing up to 0.5g of regenerated energy to help recharge the battery.

Externally, the Range Rover Electric is almost identical to the ICE models, save for the blanked-off grille and new wheel designs that smooth air flow. There’s also a new rear diffuser to help aerodynamics. On the inside, it’s identical to other Range Rover models, even down to the huge 818-litre boot.

Luxurious car cockpit with a large central touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, and white leather seats in a modern SUV interior.
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The Range Rover Electric isn’t as capable as the ICE versions when it comes to towing. It can haul a maximum 2500kg, which is 1000kg less than the ICE car and 500kg less than the PHEV. However, JLR said more than 360 million Range Rover customer journeys have been analysed and the EV is suitable for 97 per cent of them.

The Australian pricing is around $33,000 more than the PHEV, but almost identical to the V8. Ausie buyers will also receive 12 months of free charging through the Chargefox network (up to 500kWh).

Range Rover Electric pricing (excluding on-road costs):

  • HSE: $317,718
  • Autobiography: $357,718
  • SV: $417,418

The Range Rover Electric is now available to order ahead of the first Australian deliveries commencing in early 2027.