Quick Reads
- Range Rover Sport Electric previewed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- Expected to make its global debut, later this year
- Built on 800V electrical architecture for faster charging and better efficiency
- Will use JLR’s in-house developed 118.5 kWh battery pack
Range Rover Sport Electric Makes Public Debut
Land Rover revealed the Range Rover Sport Electric for the first time to the public at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. At the event, the brand offered spectators a glimpse of the brand’s most significant upcoming EVs.
The rugged electric SUV retains familiar proportions and a sporty stance, just like the ICE-powered Range Rover Sport. While the silhouette is similar, there are some very interesting subtle design tweaks to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The official global unveiling of the Sport Electric’s specifications is expected later in 2026.
Range Rover Sport Electric Built On New Architecture
One of the most interesting things about the immensely capable eSUV is that it is built on a new 800 V architecture that enables fast charging, as well as better performance output. To support the architecture, the brand has equipped the Range Rover Electric Sport with an in-house developed 118.5 kWh battery pack.
Range Rover Sport Electric Expected Powertrain
While the official specification will be revealed later this year at its global unveiling, we can surely tell that it will get an AWD (All Wheel Drive) system. This will be done with a dual-motor setup, one on each axle, and the combined output is expected to be around 405 kW (550 hp) and 850 Nm. This is comparable pErformance to that of a V8-powered Range Rover. The claimed range is around 600 km, which would translate to a real-world range of around 530 km. Here are all the important Range Rover Sport Electric Specifications at a glance:
| Specification | Range Rover Sport Electric |
| Platform | MLA |
| Battery Pack | 118.5 kWh |
| Architecture | 800 V |
| Motors | Dual Electric Motors |
| Drive Layout | All-Wheel Drive |
| Power | 405 kW or 550 hp |
| Torque | 850Nm |
| Estimated Range | 600 km (Around 530 km true range) |
No Compromise On Capability
According to the brand, the goal wasn’t to just put a battery and motor in the Range Rover Sport but to retain the character and dynamics the buyers expect from a Land Rover. The brand also says that the upcoming electric SUV has undergone extensive testing in the harshest of climates including the sub-zero Arctics, as well as the simmering deserts. JLR has equipped the Sport Electric with:
- Intelligent all-wheel drive
- Adaptive air suspension
- Advanced torque management (torque vectoring)
- One-pedal driving function
- Regenerative braking with multiple levels
- Optimised weight distribution
To make the car extremely capable off the road, it also gets:
- Terrain Response system
- Deep-water wading capacity
- Electronic traction management
- Intelligent hill descent control
- AWD setup
Other features in the Range Rover Sport Electric are expected to mimic the ICE model with the same instrument console, infotainment system, and other luxuries. The brand has retained the interior design for the car, rather than doing a radical shift to a futuristic one, which will give the buyers just another powertrain option and not a whole different experience.
Expected Launch Date, Rivals And Price
The Range Rover Sport Electric’s expected launch date in the global market is around September 2026, with the Indian launch expected to take place in 2027. The expected price is around Rs 2 crore, and it will rival the Porsche Cayenne Electric, BMW iX5, and the more expensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric.
