Update 11/28: Land Rover has released new photos of its Range Rover Electric prototypes, shown without camouflage during desert testing, following earlier trials in icy conditions.

Unlike most automakers, which typically release cryptic teasers or reveal camouflaged prototypes, Land Rover surprised us by showcasing uncamouflaged prototypes of the Range Rover Electric. Following cold weather testing in the Arctic Circle, the company completed hot weather testing in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the EV’s resilience to extreme conditions.

The prototypes look nearly identical to the ICE-powered Range Rover that has been around since 2022. The only exception is the grille that appears to be a provisional component. This will likely be replaced by a uniquely-designed grille on the production version, which is set to arrive in 2025.

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The Range Rover Electric will be JLR’s second fully electric production model after the Jaguar I-Pace. The goal is for the EV to match the performance and signature off-road credentials of the combustion Range Rovers, which is why the new powertrain has been tested on different types of terrains and weather conditions.

Pre-production prototypes of the SUV have been exposed to temperatures ranging from –40°C (-40°F) in the frozen lakes of the Arctic Circle to +50°C (122°F) in deserts of the Middle East, ensuring the durability and stable performance of the all-electric underpinnings, while testing its thermal management system to the extreme.

The teasers highlight the “Intelligent Torque Management” system, with an individual electric drive control unit managing the slip on each wheel. Thanks to JLR’s “innovative software”, the new system is much faster than the traditional ABS-based setups, reducing the torque reaction time at each wheel from around 100 milliseconds to 1 millisecond.

Land Rover says that in combination with the the stability control and chassis systems, the new setup will maximize traction on all surfaces and “significantly” enhance the Range Rover drive experience. The EV will also feature a “well‑balanced weight distribution” and an “advanced suspension system”, contributing to its off-road credentials.

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The new model will ride on the Modular Longitudinal Architecture. The company has not given away any information about the power output of the electric powertrain or the capacity of the battery. However, it has been officially confirmed that the Range Rover Electric will use an 800 Volt architecture and will offer V8-levels of performance.

The company has also promised that the Range Rover Electric will surpass any other luxury electric SUV in terms of towing, wading, and all-terrain capabilities.

Production of the Range Rover Electric will take place in the UK, next to the mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. As reported by Autocar, it will initially use battery packs from other suppliers before switching to in-house assembled units.

While we don’t have a set date for the debut, Land Rover has opened a waiting list for the EV since late 2023, and said it will welcome client reservations in 2025.

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Electric versions of the Range Rover and the Range Rover Sport are in the works and not long after our photographers snapped the latter up close, JLR’s engineers have taken it to the Nurburgring for a punishing testing regime.

JLR is planning to launch four battery-electric Range Rover models by the end of 2026, and the Sport is tipped to be the second to launch. The spotted prototype looks virtually identical to the ICE-powered model, with the only obvious giveaway being the lack of exhausts and the silent running. Viewed from afar, most people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the EV and the regular gas model.

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Few technical specifications are known about the electric Range Rover Sport. It’s expected to launch with the same 800-volt electrical architecture as the full-size Range Rover Electric. Performance should be more than adequate, and we expect it to easily eclipse the 355 hp delivered by the entry-level ICE Range Rover Sport. Whether or not it rivals the 534 hp PHEV version or the flagship SV with its 626 hp remains to be seen, but for most customers, peak horsepower won’t be particularly important.

Like most luxury vehicles, most Range Rover models these days are used to cruise through cities and on the open road. As such, the electric model should appeal to those looking for something comfortable, quiet, refined, and with adequate power, leaving drag races to YouTubers with Teslas.

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An advanced traction control system will also come standard on all electric Range Rover models. This system will be operated by individual electric drive control units, cutting the torque reaction time at each wheel from roughly 100 milliseconds to “as little as 1 millisecond.”

Land Rover will lift the veil on the first electric Range Rovers next year.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has released their second quarter results and revealed an assortment of details about future products. The biggest of which is that Jaguar will preview their future with a new concept on December 2. Despite being an iconic British brand, the debut won’t be happening in London. Instead, the mysterious concept will be unveiled at Miami Art Week.

While a transcript of the earnings call wasn’t immediately available, Autocar is reporting CEO Adrian Mardell confirmed the production model will arrive in the summer of 2026. It will reportedly follow hot on the heels of the redesigned Range Rover Velar, which is due in the spring of that year.

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Aside from the Jag, the Range Rover Electric appears to be a hit as over 48,000 people have signed up to be on the waiting list. The company has also received over 2,900 orders for the Defender OCTA, which has a lifted suspension, 33-inch tires, and a BMW-sourced twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 pumping out 626 hp (467 kW / 635 PS).

Moving onto financials, JLR claimed “resilient performance” despite temporary aluminum supply constraints due to flooding at a key supplier. This helped to push Q2 revenues down 6%, compared to last year, to £6.5 ($8.4) billion. Besides the aluminum headaches, a temporary hold was placed on 6,029 vehicles for additional quality control checks and this impacted sales in Europe as well as the United Kingdom.

Given the decline in revenues, it’s not surprising that profits fell from £442 ($571) million to £398 ($514) million for the quarter. However, profit after tax actually climbed from £272 ($351) million to £283 ($365) million.