Range Rover Electric Debuts With Familiar Looks, Up to 330 Miles of Range

Range Rover seems to have finally understood that not every electric vehicle needs to look like a spaceship. Instead of reinventing the wheel, the company has introduced an EV that looks almost identical to its existing lineup of gas-powered SUVs. For many buyers, a familiar face is a refreshing change.

Underneath, however, the Range Rover Electric is a completely different machine. Two permanent-magnet electric motors, each rated at 260 kW, are powered by a double-stacked 118.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, delivering an estimated 330 real-world miles of range. The all-wheel-drive system produces 542 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, which Range Rover describes as "V8 levels of power."

The 800-volt architecture supports DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, allowing the battery to go from 10 to 80 percent in just 22 minutes. In 10 minutes, drivers can add about 137 miles of range. The zero-to-60-mph time of 4.3 seconds is not class-leading compared to rivals like Lucid and Rivian, but this SUV is likely more about refinement and capability than raw acceleration records.

The electric Range Rover was first announced more than five years ago. Preorders opened in 2023 with a promised delivery date one year later, but the automaker took its time. Now orders are officially open, with a starting price of £154,070 in the UK (roughly $140,450 in the US). JLR will build the model at its Solihull factory alongside gasoline and hybrid versions.

The company says the EV is the most technologically advanced Range Rover ever, with 300 patents submitted. One standout feature is the lightning-fast grip control: instead of waiting for mechanical gears to react when tires slip, the electric motors adjust power in 50 milliseconds — 100 times faster than a gas car. This provides instant control on ice, mud, or loose gravel. The one-pedal drive system is calibrated for extremely steep slopes of up to 45 degrees, allowing drivers to climb mountains or crawl over obstacles using only the accelerator. The battery and motors are fully sealed, giving the vehicle the ability to wade through nearly 3 feet (900 mm) of water. A built-in heat pump reuses waste heat to warm the cabin and maintain battery temperature, preserving up to 25 extra miles of range in freezing weather.

Compared to competitors such as the Porsche Macan EV or the Lotus Eletre, the Range Rover Electric stands out by offering familiar styling combined with solid specifications. For buyers who appreciate British sophistication and want an EV that looks like a traditional Range Rover, this model may be exactly what they have been waiting for.