The Range Rover Sport Electric launches with up to 405 kW of power and a range of 609 kilometers.

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The Range Rover Sport is now available with a fully electric powertrain for the first time. The Range Rover Sport Electric offers either 331 kW/450 hp or 405 kW/550 hp, achieves a WLTP range of up to 609 kilometers, and can be ordered starting at 120,400 euros. It joins the lineup alongside plug-in hybrid, gasoline, and diesel versions.

Two electric motors provide all-wheel drive. With up to 850 Nm of torque, this model delivers the highest torque of any Range Rover Sport, with acceleration reaching this level 50 percent faster than in the larger Range Rover Electric. In Dynamic Launch Mode, the Range Rover Sport Electric can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0-97 km/h) in as little as 4.3 seconds.

Compared to the plug-in hybrid models, the electric version features a chassis structure that is 61 percent stiffer and a lower center of gravity by 73 millimeters. The suspension system includes Adaptive Dynamics, Twin Valve Dampers, Dynamic Air Suspension, Electronic Active Roll Control, and All-Wheel Steering. Adaptive Dynamics monitors 100 parameters 500 times per second, while the electronic roll stabilization system can generate up to 1400 Nm of force at each axle.

The 118.5-kWh lithium-ion battery is housed in an aluminum casing that is highly durable according to the developers, and it is connected to an 800-volt architecture. In addition to the official WLTP range of up to 609 kilometers, a real-world range of up to 333 miles (536 km) is claimed. The ThermAssist thermal management system is designed to maximize the electric potential of this electric SUV.

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At fast public DC charging stations, up to 220 kilometers of range can be added in ten minutes. The charging process from 10% to 80% should take around 22 minutes. Users can find charging stations and plan charging sessions through the new Range Rover app. Additionally, an optional Range Rover Home Charger is available.

For off-road driving, the Range Rover Sport Electric features Intelligent Traction Management and a virtual all-wheel drive system. It can navigate through water up to 900 millimeters deep and climb slopes of 45 degrees. Aerodynamically optimized radiator grills and wheel designs are designed to provide an additional 10 miles (16 km) of range at highway speeds.

The Range Rover Sport Electric was developed alongside the Range Rover Electric and is manufactured in Solihull, UK, on the same production lines as the plug-in hybrid, gasoline, and diesel versions. Martin Limpert, Managing Director of Range Rover, describes the model as “primarily a Range Rover Sport,” citing factors such as the integrated electric drive system and the specially tuned suspension design.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) states that it tests batteries in a new laboratory using multidimensional vibration and shock testing at temperatures ranging from minus 40 to plus 90 degrees Celsius. The safety features, according to the company, exceed industry standards. Each Range Rover Sport Electric also comes with a digital battery twin to enable proactive maintenance through over-the-air software updates. The battery is covered by an eight-year or 100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty.

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