Range Rover Sport Electric opens order books with 550PS dual-motor powertrain on MLA-Flex platform

First electric Range Rover Sport available to order

JLR announced on 30 September 2026 that the Range Rover Sport Electric is available to order, marking the first fully electric version of the performance SUV. The UK-spec release, published on JLR's media site, confirms the EV joins the Sport family alongside plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel options and is priced from £109,810 on-the-road in the UK, with the EV550 Autobiography at £122,780 OTR and the First Edition at £126,290 OTR. ¹²

Range Rover managing director Martin Limpert said in the JLR release that the model is "first and foremost a Range Rover Sport", with a uniquely tuned chassis set-up, performance-focused torque delivery and distinctive sound profiles intended to preserve driver engagement in a sporting luxury SUV. ¹²

The announcement was marked by a final development test through the Carrara marble quarries in Italy, which JLR describes as the last stop on a global testing programme that also included the Magarigawa Club private track near Tokyo. The marque says the Sport Electric endured gradients of up to 45 degrees and extreme temperatures on surfaces ranging from polished marble to fine marble dust, continuing a tradition of performance challenges that includes a record Pikes Peak hill climb. ¹²

Powertrain and MLA-Flex platform architecture

According to JLR's release, the Range Rover Sport Electric uses two 260kW electric motors producing up to 550PS and 850Nm of torque — the most torque of any Range Rover Sport — and can accelerate from 0–60mph in as little as 4.3 seconds in Dynamic Launch Mode, matching the P540 V8-powered Sport. JLR says torque ramps up 50 per cent faster than in Range Rover Electric. ¹²

The EV is built in Solihull in the UK on the same production lines as the PHEV, petrol and diesel versions, incorporating the powertrain into the MLA-Flex architecture. JLR states the first all-electric Sport has a 61 per cent stiffer body structure and a centre of gravity 73mm lower than Range Rover Sport PHEV models, with the 118.5kWh lithium-ion battery housed in a high-strength aluminium enclosure and an 800-volt electrical architecture providing split-charging capability. ¹²

Man of Many, reviewing the vehicle at a Range Rover drive programme at Goodwood, describes the same mechanical package — dual permanent-magnet motors on the front and rear axles, a single-speed transmission with virtual all-wheel drive, and a lithium-ion nickel manganese cobalt battery with 118.5kWh usable capacity integrated into the floor structure. The outlet reports a claimed 404kW (550PS) and 850Nm, and an unladen EU kerb weight of 2770kg. ⁴

JLR says the Sport Electric was developed in parallel with Range Rover Electric and shares technologies such as ThermAssist heat management. The company's battery testing laboratory subjects live batteries to multi-axis vibration and shock testing between -40C and +90C, which JLR cites as supporting battery safety and quality. ¹²

Range, charging and battery figures as quoted

JLR quotes a WLTP range of up to 378 miles (609km) from the 118.5kWh battery and a manufacturer-estimated real-world range of up to 333 miles based on a production vehicle over a standardised route, with the company noting these figures are for comparison and real-world results will vary. Using rapid DC public chargers, JLR says the EV can add up to 136 miles (220km) of range in as little as 10 minutes at its maximum charging rate, or charge from 10–80 per cent in around 22 minutes. ¹²

There is a discrepancy between JLR's two UK releases: the general media release quotes up to 378 miles WLTP, while the UK-specific version quotes up to 374 miles from the same 118.5kWh battery. Top Gear's independent review, published 28 October 2026, also cites 374 miles from the 118.5kWh (net) battery and describes 10–80 per cent charging in 22 minutes at a peak 350kW. ²³

Man of Many's figures are stated on a different test basis: the outlet reports an official NEDC combined range of 600km with a manufacturer-quoted real-world estimate of 535km, plus a table listing 350kW peak DC charging adding 220km in 10 minutes (NEDC), 10–80 per cent in 22 minutes, and a 22kW three-phase AC onboard charger. These NEDC-based numbers are not directly comparable with JLR's WLTP figures. ⁴

Aerodynamics contribute to the range: JLR says the aero-optimised grille and alloy wheel designs add up to 10 extra miles of range at motorway speeds, and Man of Many reports a drag coefficient of 0.29 Cd from the flush grille, active cooling ducts and underfloor measures. ¹⁴

Chassis technology and dynamic tuning

JLR's release details a chassis suite including Dynamic Air Suspension, electronic Active Roll Control (eARC) able to apply up to 1400Nm of force across each axle, Twin Valve Dampers, Adaptive Dynamics monitoring 100 parameters 500 times per second, All-Wheel Steering and virtual all-wheel drive with Intelligent Traction Management. JLR notes Dynamic Response Pro with eARC and All-Wheel Steering is standard on 550PS models and optional on 450PS variants. The company says the EV can wade through up to 900mm of water and climb 45-degree inclines. ¹²

Matt Becker, Range Rover's Vehicle Engineering Director, said in the JLR release that the stiffer architecture, lower centre of gravity, precise torque control and advanced chassis technologies create a vehicle that feels smaller, more planted and more responsive "without sacrificing refinement, comfort or breadth of capability". JLR also engineered a bespoke sound design for the EV, layering tones to encourage engagement with its drive modes. ¹²

Man of Many's track impressions from Goodwood describe precise four-wheel steering through a slalom, a well-calibrated standard single-pedal regenerative mode that brings the SUV to a complete stop, and controlled composure climbing a stepped incline called the Dragon Steps. The outlet notes braking from the 2770kg mass is handled by 380mm front discs with four-piston calipers and 355mm rear discs. ⁴

Top Gear's road review offers an independent assessment: the magazine praises the ride and composure, noting two-chamber air springs, adaptive damping, the active anti-roll system and four-wheel steering give the chassis algorithms multiple tools, and describes the Sport as an urbane tourer that is usefully better tied down than the big Range Rover, particularly in Dynamic mode. Top Gear also records 0–62mph in as little as 4.5 seconds and performance it calls strong rather than vicious. ³

UK pricing and trim structure

JLR's UK release lists the Range Rover Sport Electric from £109,810 OTR for the EV550 Dynamic SE, rising to £122,780 for the EV550 Autobiography and £126,290 for the EV550 First Edition, with order books open now. The First Edition is finished in Zadar Grey with Satin Wrap, a black contrast roof and 22-inch alloy wheels, and Autobiography customers can access the Range Rover Bespoke commissioning service with extended paint, material and personalisation options including unique embroidery. ²

The general JLR release lists availability in Dynamic SE, Dynamic HSE, Autobiography and First Edition specifications, whereas the UK-market release lists only Dynamic SE, Autobiography and First Edition. Top Gear's independent UK price listing runs from £109,745 to £126,225 and the magazine selects the EV550 405kW Autobiography 119kWh at £122,715 as its range choice, figures that differ slightly from JLR's own OTR list. ¹²³

Each vehicle comes with a Battery Digital Twin allowing Range Rover to proactively maintain the car via software-over-the-air updates, subject to an active InControl account, signal and owner consent, and the battery carries an eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty, with JLR noting exact benefits may vary by market. ¹²

Australian ordering and how rivals compare

Man of Many reports that order books are open in Australia, with prices starting from AUD$226,518 MRLP (before on-road costs) for the Dynamic HSE grade and AUD$249,518 for the top-tier Autobiography, and first local customer deliveries expected to commence in March. The outlet's Australian figures are reported separately from JLR's UK on-the-road pricing and should not be compared as a discrepancy; Australian specifications and grades are as attributed to Man of Many. ⁴

Man of Many positions the Sport Electric against performance electric SUVs including the Porsche Macan Turbo Electric (from AUD$187,600 before on-roads) and the BMW iX5 60 xDrive (priced TBA in Australia, with up to 845km WLTP range claimed), noting the Range Rover's emphasis is on all-terrain capability such as its 900mm wading depth rather than straight-line pace. ⁴

Top Gear's UK-market comparison notes the Sport Electric enters a field including the Porsche Cayenne Electric, BMW iX5, Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 SUV and Cadillac Lyriq V, and judges 374 miles as okay but not exceptional, observing the BMW's larger pack is rated for 525 miles. The magazine also flags practical trade-offs: no spare wheel, less towing capability than combustion versions, a minimum of around 2700kg plus driver, and 300-plus miles achievable in normal driving. It praises the interior finish and rear space, which it says is uncompromised by the battery underneath. ³