2026 Vary Rover Velar successor caught on video

JLR has been noticed testing a prototype for an electrical car that can take a spot in its Vary Rover household of luxurious SUVs.

JLR is thought to be planning the reveal of an electrical model of its iconic Vary Rover shortly, although that is not the car seen right here. The electrical Vary Rover matches the design of its gas-powered sibling, other than a couple of tweaks up entrance to enhance aerodynamic effectivity. The identical can even be true for an upcoming electrical Vary Rover Sport.

The car seen right here is a lot decrease and sleeker than the Vary Rover and Vary Rover Sport, suggesting it may be a successor to the present Vary Rover Velar. The Velar has been on sale for the reason that 2018 mannequin 12 months and might be due for substitute quickly.

Based on our photographer, the prototype regarded longer than the present Velar. It additionally seems to be decrease and wider.

JLR final 12 months mentioned its new EMA (Electrified Modular Structure) platform being developed for smaller SUVs would spawn its first mannequin in 2025, and that the mannequin can be a member of the Vary Rover household. It is seemingly that is the car seen right here testing.

The EMA platform can even be used for next-generation variations of the Vary Rover Evoque and associated Discovery Sport.

JLR additionally has the MLA platform for bigger SUVs. The MLA made its debut within the newest Vary Rover and likewise underpins the most recent Vary Rover Sport.

Given the anticipated 2025 debut for the brand new SUV, an arrival within the U.S. as a 2026 mannequin is probably going. Different new JLR autos within the works embody the primary of Jaguar’s new ultra-luxury vary, plus a Defender rally raid car.