Land Rover has revealed the 2027 Range Rover Sport Electric, an all-electric luxury SUV that combines 543 hp with 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. The twin-motor Sport reaches 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.3 seconds, yet Land Rover says it retains the water-wading and climbing ability expected from a Range Rover.

Visually, the electric model stays close to the combustion-powered Range Rover Sport. The major changes are underneath, where a large battery, two electric motors and an 800-volt electrical system replace the gasoline powertrain. Production will take place at JLR’s Solihull plant in the UK alongside the combustion-powered and plug-in hybrid versions.

Powertrain and performance

Land Rover calls the Range Rover Sport Electric its most torquey model ever. Its 850 Nm output exceeds the torque of the Range Rover Sport SV, which uses a twin-turbo 4.4-liter BMW-sourced V8. The electric SUV’s combined 543 hp enables a 0-60 mph sprint in 4.3 seconds.

The motors are also tuned for quicker response than those in the larger Range Rover Electric. According to Land Rover, torque ramps up 50 percent faster, giving the Sport a more immediate feel under acceleration. The body is 61 percent stiffer than the plug-in hybrid model, while the center of gravity is 73 mm (2.9 inches) lower.

Range, charging and off-road capability

A 118.5-kWh lithium-ion battery supplies energy to the dual-motor system. Land Rover quotes up to 378 miles (609 kilometers) of WLTP range. With a sufficiently powerful charger, a 10-minute charging stop can add up to 136 miles (220 km) of range. Charging from 10 to 80 percent takes approximately 22 minutes.

The Sport Electric was tested in Italy’s Carrara marble quarries, where it climbed gradients of up to 45 degrees and crossed polished marble and deep marble dust on a route rising to Gioia Peak, more than 3,000 feet (914 meters) above sea level. It can also wade through up to 900 mm (35.4 inches) of water and climb 45-degree inclines.

Sound and production

Land Rover has created a bespoke soundtrack for the electric Range Rover Sport. The sound changes with the vehicle’s drive modes and is intended to add character to the near-silent powertrain.

The Range Rover Sport Electric is set to compete with electric luxury SUVs including the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Pricing and specific market launch timing were not provided in the announcement. Its combination of familiar Range Rover design, lower-body engineering and substantial off-road capability gives Land Rover an electric alternative that follows the existing model’s formula rather than abandoning it.