Range Rover Sport Electric revealed with 374-mile claim, 850Nm and UK prices from £109,810

An electric Sport that keeps the V8 pace

JLR has revealed the Range Rover Sport Electric, the first all-electric version of the more driver-focused model in the Range Rover family, and order books are now open. The Independent's road test editor, who has already driven a prototype at Goodwood Motor Circuit, reports UK prices starting at £109,810 and a maximum claimed range of 374 miles, with first customer deliveries of both electric Range Rovers expected in 2027. ²

Underneath, the Sport Electric shares its core hardware with the larger Range Rover Electric: a 118.5kWh battery, two electric motors and an 800-volt electrical system. The Independent notes combined power of around 542bhp with 850Nm of torque and a 0–60mph time of as little as 4.3 seconds with Dynamic Launch Mode engaged, matching the petrol V8-powered P540 Sport. Irish News, which also covered the reveal, quotes the same 542bhp, 850Nm and 4.3-second figures, describing the 850Nm output as the most torque of any Range Rover Sport. ²⁷

The range figures differ slightly by market and measurement basis. Autocar India reports a claimed WLTP range of up to 609km with a dual-motor setup producing up to 550hp, and a claimed 0–100km/h time of 4.5 seconds, while Carscoops quotes up to 373 miles (600km) and 542hp. These sit alongside the same underlying vehicle, and the differences reflect metric and imperial conversions of the manufacturer's claimed figures rather than conflicting specifications. ⁵⁴

Alongside the WLTP claims, Range Rover quotes a separate real-world figure of up to 333 miles for both electric Range Rovers from its own testing over a standardised route. The Independent stresses this remains a manufacturer estimate rather than a guarantee, with weather, speed, load and driving style all affecting the result. ²

Charging, battery technology and warranty

Charging hardware mirrors the full-size Range Rover Electric. Range Rover says the Sport Electric can recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in around 22 minutes at a 350kW DC fast charger, or add up to 136 miles of range in ten minutes, with the caveat reported by The Independent that these times depend on ideal conditions at a suitably fast charger. Carscoops and Autocar India both quote the same 22-minute claim and 350kW peak rate. ²⁴⁵

Both electric Range Rovers use split-charging technology and Range Rover's ThermAssist heat-management system, designed to help the battery work efficiently in different temperatures. Owners can find chargers and schedule sessions through the new Range Rover app, and a Range Rover-branded home charger is optional, according to The Independent. ²

The battery is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles, matching the warranty on the full-size Range Rover Electric's propulsion system, which Range Rover states on its own news page. Autocar India reports the same eight-year term for the Sport Electric in India, expressed as 1.6 lakh kilometres. ²³⁵

Battery durability was tested through Range Rover's wider validation programme. The Independent reports that live packs for the Sport Electric were subjected to vibration and shock testing at temperatures from minus 40C to plus 90C in a high-strength aluminium enclosure, and that a Battery Digital Twin monitoring system works with over-the-air software updates to support maintenance. On the full-size Range Rover Electric, the manufacturer states that the Battery Digital Twin provides more than 900 diagnostic monitoring points, a level of detail it has not published for the Sport Electric. ²³

Chassis focus: stiffer, lower and off-road capable

Range Rover's stated differentiation is in how the Sport delivers its power rather than in headline numbers. The Independent reports the company claims torque builds 50 per cent faster than in the full-size Range Rover Electric, and that the Sport Electric's body structure is 61 per cent stiffer with a centre of gravity 73mm lower than any other Sport. Air suspension, four-wheel steering and an active system that counters body lean are standard on the EV550-badged models. ²

The suspension monitors 100 different measurements 500 times a second to help control cornering lean and braking pitch, according to both The Independent and Carscoops. Man of Many describes a 48-volt active roll control system tested during its Goodwood drive, noting the EV felt quick to change direction despite a kerb weight of 2,770kg. ²⁴¹

Off-road capability carries over from the combustion line-up. Range Rover quotes a 900mm wading depth and the ability to climb 45-degree slopes, figures reported by The Independent, Irish News, Carscoops and Autocar India. The Sport's development programme finished in the Carrara marble quarries in Italy, with steep climbs and surfaces ranging from polished marble to loose marble dust, and also included the Magarigawa Club circuit near Tokyo. ²⁷⁴⁵

At the Goodwood drive event, Man of Many's reviewer tested the prototype on circuit, gravel and a stepped off-road incline, reporting precise four-wheel steering, a well-calibrated standard single-pedal drive setting and acoustic isolation that kept the cabin quiet over rough surfaces. The Independent's reviewer was similarly impressed, noting the prototype turned promptly and kept its body more level than the petrol and diesel versions, with acceleration described as strong but deliberately smooth. Range Rover's vehicle engineering director Matt Becker said: "It feels smaller, more planted and more responsive than you would imagine. All without sacrificing refinement, comfort or breadth of capability." ¹²

Familiar design with subtle EV cues

Visually, the Sport Electric stays close to its petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid siblings. Carscoops notes it is very hard to differentiate the EV from combustion versions apart from the lack of exhausts, with a slightly more aerodynamic grille and unique alloy wheels. The Independent reports Range Rover claims these aero changes can contribute up to ten extra miles of range at motorway speeds. Man of Many adds a drag coefficient of 0.29 Cd and overall length of 4,946mm. ⁴²¹

Inside, the layout remains recognisably Range Rover Sport. The Independent describes a central touchscreen with relatively few physical buttons, and notes one-pedal driving is selected via the gear lever's S setting rather than a B position. Autocar India details a 13.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with a 13.7-inch digital driver display, both carrying EV-specific menus, plus five-seat layout, 4-zone climate control and heated, ventilated powered front and rear seats. Man of Many reports 789 litres of luggage capacity with the second row in place, expanding to 1,814 litres with the seats folded. ²⁵¹

The production car gains its own sound profiles layered by Range Rover's engineers to suit the Sport's character and driving modes, a point both The Independent and Carscoops report, with the latter quoting the company's description that the soundscape "blurs the lines between music and engineering". The car was designed and engineered in the UK and will be built at Solihull on the same production lines as the other Sport models, using the MLA-Flex platform developed to accommodate different powertrains, as reported by The Independent. ²⁴

Trim-specific details include a First Edition finished in Zadar Grey with a satin wrap, black contrast roof and 22-inch wheels, while Autobiography buyers can use the Bespoke commissioning service, with a Black Pack and satin wrap also offered as options. Autocar India notes a choice of up to 22-inch alloys with aerodynamic inserts and blacked-out pillars, with no EV badge on the tailgate. ²⁵

Pricing, variants and when buyers get theirs

In the UK, The Independent reports three EV550 versions: Dynamic SE at £109,810, Autobiography at £122,780 and First Edition at £126,290. The Dynamic SE carries a £19,750 premium over the equivalent plug-in hybrid Sport. The electric Sport starts £44,260 below the larger Range Rover Electric, though The Independent points out the comparison spans different trims; matched Autobiography to Autobiography the gap narrows to £31,290. ²

In Australia, Man of Many reports prices starting from $226,518 before on-road costs for the Dynamic HSE grade, rising to $249,518 before on-roads for the Autobiography, with order books open and first local deliveries expected to commence in March. Man of Many places the entry model against performance electric rivals such as the Porsche Macan Turbo Electric from $187,600 before on-roads. ¹

Autocar India reports JLR has opened bookings in India, with the fully imported model expected to arrive by March 2027 at around Rs 2.5 crore, a considerable premium over the non-SV petrol Range Rover Sport range of Rs 1.43–1.60 crore; as an EV it will not qualify for concessions under the India–UK Free Trade Agreement. ⁵

On availability elsewhere, Carscoops reports customer deliveries will start in select markets in the first quarter of 2027, and that the US will not be among them, with confirmation the EV will not be available there for the 2027 model year. The Independent adds there are no firm delivery dates beyond an expectation of early 2027 for the UK. In the US market, Car and Driver currently lists an estimated starting price of $130,000 for a 2028 Range Rover Sport Electric, reflecting the model's later arrival there rather than a confirmed figure. ⁴²⁶

The trim structure itself varies by market in the reporting. The Independent lists three UK versions, while Autocar India describes four variants including a Dynamic HSE alongside the Dynamic SE, Autobiography and First Edition, and Man of Many's Australian pricing begins at the Dynamic HSE grade. All join the existing plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel Sport models rather than replacing them, as The Independent confirms. ²⁵¹