Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is gearing up to unveil an electric variant of its legendary Range Rover later this year, soon to be followed by an electric version of the related Range Rover Sport.
Prototypes of the Range Rover Electric have been seen testing for some time, and recently, a prototype for the Range Rover Sport Electric has also been spotted for the first time, with a premiere scheduled for next year.
Additionally, there are plans for two more electric Range Rovers in the same categories as the Velar and Evoque, with a prototype for the electric SUV akin to the Velar having been spotted earlier this year.
These electric SUVs are part of JLR’s revised electrification strategy that will see the automaker introduce six electric vehicles by 2026, which will include the four upcoming Range Rovers and two Jaguars. Although an electric Discovery Sport and a smaller Defender EV were initially slated for an earlier release, their launch has now been postponed.
The first of the new electric Jaguars is anticipated to be a sporty sedan, with a teaser released a year ago. Jaguar is reportedly developing a total of three electric models, which may include a larger SUV and a premier sedan.
The forthcoming Range Rover Electric and Range Rover Sport Electric will be built on the same MLA platform that currently supports gasoline-powered models. The electric variant of the MLA platform will incorporate an 800-volt architecture, providing support for DC fast charging. Furthermore, it will include capabilities for over-the-air updates and applications designed to enhance range, as previously confirmed by JLR. However, specific details regarding battery size and range have yet to be disclosed.
Visually, there isn’t much that separates the electric SUVs from their gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions. The primary visual indicator seems to be a sealed grille, as indicated by the camouflage on the prototypes. Additionally, some modifications may be implemented under the body to boost aerodynamic efficiency.
The smaller electric versions resembling the Velar and Evoque will utilize a dedicated EV platform, referred to as the EMA, while the electric Jaguars will be built on a Jaguar-specific electric platform known as the JEA.
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