Several years ago, Land Rover announced plans to offer electrified versions of all of its vehicles and that process has finally begun. The company mocked the Range Rover Electric in a Press release and video, promising 800-volt architecture and all the benefits of a modern electric vehicle. At the same time, it will be as powerful and capable off-road as its gas-guzzling counterparts.
Aside from some aspirational promises, details are still scarce. To begin with, it will supposedly have "performance comparable to a flagship Range Rover V8 and off-road capability developed in-house by Land Rover experts." That off-road capability includes the ability to traverse 2.8 feet (850 mm) of water, although the current V8-powered 2023 Range Rover already offers 900mm deep.
The new model will supposedly be the "The quietest and most refined Range Rover ever created." the company said, thanks to "active road noise cancellation settings and sound design, plus cabin comfort levels enabled by its electric underpinnings." In other words, it will take advantage of the relatively low noise levels and simplicity of an electric drivetrain, like other luxury EVs.
The new model will be built on Jaguar Land Rover's Longitudinal Modular Architecture (LMA), based on an 800-volt architecture, something that generally supports higher charging power, higher performance, greater efficiency and weight savings. That, the company says, will help enable "fast charging on public networks," among other benefits.
The company is also promising. "a seamless electric ownership experience: effortless charging, energy partnerships, over-the-air software updates and smart technology to maximize range." On top of that, the vehicle and batteries will be built in the UK, in Solihull and Wolverhampton respectively.
Range, performance and other key specifications are still missing, along with full photos of the vehicle. If that doesn't put you off and you get carried away by Land Rover's promotional video (which shows glimpses of the vehicle, a model in a gold dress and green rubber boots, some koi fish and lots of water), you can now join the waiting list.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/range-rover-electric-teased-ahead-of-its-2024-reveal-111741916.html?src=rss
