Revolution on four tires: The new electric range Rover inspires!

Revolution on four tires: The new electric range Rover inspires!

China - Land Rover has announced the development of its very first electric car, the new Range Rover. How Süddeutsche.de planned the turn of the year 2025/2026. The Range Rover is equipped with two electric motors that together offer an output of 404 kW (550 hp) and a torque of 850 Nm. These impressive specifications show that the electrical drive should meet the brand's sporting requirements.

A central feature of the new electric range Rover is the 800 volt battery with a usable capacity of 117 kWh. It should enable a range of "significantly more than 500 kilometers", which is considered important for modern electric vehicles. In addition, the loading times are promising: with up to 22 kW on the alternating current and up to 350 kW on the direct current, the battery can be recharged quickly. This is considered a decisive advantage to reduce fear of reach and to make the use of electrically operated vehicles more attractive.

integration into existing platforms

The electrical drive is integrated into the existing platform of the combustion engine, which enables the new Range Rover to show its usual skills even in the field. Important key data such as ramp or embankment angles and the climbing ability remain almost unchanged. Land Rover emphasizes that the electric rank Rover should speed up faster on the street than many of its combustion competitors, which could further improve driving dynamics.

Another advantage of the new model is the quiet drive, which, together with the additional rigidity, is intended to increase driving comfort through the battery insert. Nevertheless, there are currently no prices for the latest electric model, while the entry model of the current Range Rovers already has a proud price of 140,200 euros

market development and trends in the electric vehicle segment

The global market for electric vehicles is growing rapidly. According to Statista , sales in the electric vehicle segment in 2025 are expected to be 714.5 billion euros, with a forecast for 2029 of 901.9 billion euros. This increase is shaped by growing demand for environmentally friendly vehicles, since more and more consumers appreciate the ecological advantages of electric cars.

A decisive factor for marketing market is technological progress that has improved the range of electric vehicles. Some countries, such as Norway and the Netherlands, are leaders in the introduction of electric vehicles, while in other regions the expansion of the charging infrastructure is promoted. In Norway, for example, in 2023 over 90% of new new car registrations came either from fully electric or plug-in hybrids.

This has caused the global stock of electric cars to be almost 42 million at the end of 2023, with a large part in China, followed by the USA and Germany. These developments show that the industry is on a promising path to tackle the challenges of CO2 emissions in the traffic sector.