Range Rover Sport Electric revealed with Australian order books open ahead of March 2027 deliveries

The announcement and what has changed

Range Rover has revealed the Range Rover Sport Electric, the first fully electric version of its performance-oriented luxury SUV, with order books open in Australia and the United Kingdom. Chasing Cars reports the model lands in Australia in March 2027 in two high-specification 405kW grades: the Dynamic HSE as the entry point at $226,518 plus on-road costs, and an Autobiography specification at $249,518 before on-roads. The model joins rather than replaces the existing plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel Sport range, according to The Independent. ¹³²

The Independent, which drove a prototype at Goodwood Motor Circuit, notes the electric Sport sits alongside the larger Range Rover Electric at a lower price: the cheapest electric Sport undercuts the larger car's entry point by £44,260, though the gap narrows to £31,290 when comparing Autobiography trims. The publication also calculates that the Dynamic SE costs £19,750 more than the equivalent plug-in hybrid Sport. ³

The reveal follows an extended teaser campaign. Carwow, which sampled a prototype in July 2026, noted Land Rover developed its batteries and motors entirely in-house, built in Wolverhampton, which it linked to the lengthy lead time after several years of previews. ⁵

Powertrain, battery and charging

The Sport Electric uses dual permanent-magnet motors, one on each axle, fed by an 118.5kWh usable battery pack of roughly 128kWh total capacity on an 800-volt architecture, integrated into the floor of the MLA-Flex platform. Land Rover quotes combined outputs of 404kW (550PS) and 850Nm, with a 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds in Dynamic Launch Mode, matching the petrol V8-powered P540 Sport, according to Man of Many and Chasing Cars. Kerb weight is 2,770kg (unladen EU), and Chasing Cars notes a 190kg weight penalty over the V8 with similar power-to-weight. ²¹³

Range figures are quoted on different bases and should be kept distinct. Chasing Cars reports Land Rover quotes 609km (WLTP) and 535km (real-world), with consumption of 19.4-22.1kWh/100km. Man of Many lists an official NEDC combined range of 600km alongside the same manufacturer-quoted 535km real-world estimate. The Independent cites a maximum claimed range of 374 miles, plus a separate manufacturer-tested figure of up to 333 miles over a standardised route, stressing these are estimates subject to weather, speed, load and driving style. ¹²³

Charging is quoted at up to 350kW peak on DC rapid chargers, adding 220km of range in ten minutes (NEDC) or covering 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes. On 400-volt chargers the SUV accepts up to 250kW, adding 158km in ten minutes, and three-phase AC charging at up to 22kW adds 96km per hour on EU testing, per Man of Many. The Independent adds that both electric Range Rovers use split-charging technology and the ThermAssist thermal management system, with the battery covered for eight years or 100,000 miles in the UK. ²³

Chassis and handling hardware

The Sport Electric's defining hardware is a twin-axle Electronic Active Roll Control (eARC) system that Chasing Cars describes as unique to the Sport and not fitted to the full-size Range Rover Electric, capable of applying up to 1400Nm of force to keep the body flat through corners. Four-wheel steering is standard on EV550 models and reduces the turning circle to within 11 metres, while the body structure is 61 per cent stiffer and the centre of gravity sits 73mm lower than in other Sport variants, according to Chasing Cars and The Independent. ¹³

The suspension comprises a Sport-specific tune of dual-chamber air suspension with Bilstein twin-valve adaptive dampers, riding firmer on 22-inch wheels and more cosseting on 21s, and Australian buyers receive a full-size alloy spare regardless of wheel size, per Chasing Cars. The Independent adds the suspension monitors 100 measurements 500 times a second, and quotes Range Rover vehicle engineering director Matt Becker: "It feels smaller, more planted and more responsive than you would imagine. All without sacrificing refinement, comfort or breadth of capability." ¹³

Design, cabin and practicality

Visually the Sport Electric differs little from its combustion siblings, with an aerodynamically optimised flush front grille, active lower cooling ducts, flush deployable door handles, a laser-welded roof panel and bespoke 21- or 22-inch wheels, yielding a quoted 0.29 drag coefficient, according to Man of Many. The Independent reports those aerodynamic changes can contribute up to ten extra miles of range at motorway speeds. Overall length is 4,946mm, and the cabin carries a 13.1-inch curved touchscreen with a 13.7-inch digital driver display and wireless Apple CarPlay, per Man of Many. ²³

Boot capacity is quoted at 789 litres behind the second row, expanding to 1,814 litres with the rear seats folded, per Man of Many. Chasing Cars puts luggage space behind the power tailgate at more than 600 litres, a smaller figure on a different measurement basis. There is no frunk. Chasing Cars also notes the EV introduces a return of a volume knob and rotary Terrain Response control that will roll out to other Sport versions in 2027, addressing earlier criticism of the buttonless interior. ²¹

Off-road capability and first-drive impressions

Range Rover quotes a 900mm wading depth and the ability to climb 45-degree slopes, matching the larger Electric, according to The Independent, which reports development concluded in Italy's Carrara marble quarries with additional testing at the Magarigawa Club circuit near Tokyo, and battery packs tested from minus 40C to plus 90C. Carwow notes ground clearance is reduced by around 20mm versus combustion models but found the prototype easy to modulate off-road with one pedal and effective through All-Terrain Progress Control on a staircase obstacle. ³⁵

First-drive impressions differ in setting and emphasis. Chasing Cars describes its drive at Jaguar Land Rover's Gaydon proving ground on fast country-road simulations, finding eARC kept the 2,770kg body notably flat and the SUV a more capable handler than any combustion version. Man of Many and The Independent, and Carwow in July, describe Goodwood sessions that included gravel, stepped inclines and a drive through the fuselage of a parked aircraft, with all reporting smooth, refined acceleration rather than outright pace. Man of Many cautions its findings come from a controlled test environment with further real-world testing needed. ¹²³⁵

For context, Chasing Cars' earlier first drive of the full-size Range Rover Electric found that model softer-riding with more pronounced corner lean, priced in Australia from $317,718 before on-roads in HSE trim, and predicted the Sport would flatten out the dynamics. The Independent reports first customer deliveries of both electric Range Rovers are expected in 2027, with no firm dates beyond an early-2027 expectation, while Chasing Cars and Man of Many both cite March 2027 for Australian deliveries. Details on Australian servicing and warranty will be announced closer to launch, according to Chasing Cars. ⁴³¹²

UK pricing and First Edition detail

The British line-up comprises three EV550-badged grades, according to The Independent: the Dynamic SE at £109,810, the Autobiography at £122,780 and the First Edition at £126,290. The publication describes the First Edition as combining Zadar Grey paint with a satin wrap, a black contrast roof and 22-inch wheels, while Autobiography buyers can use the Bespoke service for additional paint choices, different materials and personalised embroidery, with a Black Pack and satin wrap also available as options. ³