We will soon have the first electric Range Rover, which will be a fully electric version of its flagship SUV. While we have yet to get all the details, Range Rover Electric prototypes are currently being tested in the deserts of of the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures exceed 122 F.
“A hot climate is one of the most challenging for any battery electric vehicle, because of the need to cool the cabin and optimize battery performance at the same time. The additional challenge of driving on sand requires controlled low-speed torque, so our specially developed traction control and thermal management systems work in harmony to help ensure power delivery is unaffected. Our tests have shown that in this climate, repeatedly driving the equivalent of 328 feet (100 meters) uphill on fine sand, Range Rover Electric matches the performance of its ICE equivalents; in some instances, even surpassing them – thanks to the introduction of these new features,” stated Thomas Müller, Executive Director, Product Engineering.
Reservations for the Range Rover Electric will open in 2025.
