Video reveals 2026 Vary Rover Sport Electrical testing on the ‘Ring
- An electrical model of the Vary Rover Sport debuts subsequent yr
- A prototype has been noticed revealing a singular grille design is deliberate for the EV
- The electrical Vary Rover Sport will use the identical platform because the fuel and plug-in hybrid fashions
JLR is making ready to launch an electrical model of its iconic Vary Rover later this yr, adopted shortly by an electrical model of the associated Vary Rover Sport.
Prototypes for the Vary Rover Electrical have been out and about for some time, and now a prototype for the Vary Rover Sport Electrical has been noticed testing on Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack. A debut is ready for subsequent yr.
Two extra electrical Vary Rovers sitting in the identical segments because the Velar and Evoque are additionally deliberate, with a prototype for the Velar-sized electrical SUV additionally noticed earlier this yr.
The electrical SUVs are a part of JLR’s scaled-back electrification plans that may see the automaker launch six EVs by the tip of 2026, consisting of the 4 Vary Rovers plus two Jaguars. An electrical Discovery Sport and a child Defender EV had been additionally deliberate however these fashions will now arrive later than initially scheduled.
2026 Vary Rover Sport Electrical spy pictures – Picture through Baldauf
The primary of the brand new electrical Jaguars shall be a modern four-door, a teaser for which was launched final week. Jaguar is understood to be engaged on three EVs in complete. The others are considered a big SUV and a flagship sedan. The Jaguar EVs will use a singular platform generally known as the JEA (Jaguar Electrified Structure).
The upcoming Vary Rover Electrical and this Vary Rover Sport Electrical will use the similar MLA platform underpinning the present gas-powered SUVs. The electrical model of the MLA platform will characteristic an 800-volt structure, that means assist for DC quick charging shall be included. Help for over-the-air updates and apps designed to assist maximize vary can even be included, JLR has beforehand confirmed. Particulars on battery dimension and vary have not been talked about.
Vary Rover Electrical prototype
There is not a lot to tell apart the electrical SUVs from their fuel and plug-in hybrid siblings. The one visible cue appears to be like to be a sealed-off grille, judging by the camouflage gear on the prototypes. There may additionally be some underbody modifications geared toward enhancing aerodynamic effectivity.
The smaller Velar and Evoque-sized fashions will use a devoted EV platform generally known as the EMA. The platform will debut within the Velar-sized mannequin subsequent yr.
