Range Rover Sport Electric Debuts With 543 HP And Brand-Record 850 Nm Of Torque

JLR has officially revealed the 2027 Range Rover Sport Electric, expanding its electric lineup following the debut of the flagship Range Rover Electric, while enthusiasts continue to wait for the upcoming Jaguar Type 01. The new model retains the recognizable styling and luxury-focused interior of its internal combustion engine counterparts, masking its all-electric mechanical foundation beneath a familiar silhouette.

According to the manufacturer, the Sport Electric is the torquiest model in Range Rover history. It produces a massive 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque, exceeding even the performance-oriented Range Rover Sport SV and its BMW-derived 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. Power comes from a pair of electric motors delivering a combined 543 horsepower, enabling the silent luxury SUV to sprint from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.3 seconds. In addition, torque ramps up 50 percent faster than in the standard Range Rover Electric, providing sharper throttle response for urban driving and overtaking.

To ensure authentic Range Rover off-road capability, JLR tested the electric SUV at the Carrara marble quarries in Italy. The vehicle traversed surfaces ranging from polished marble slabs to deep marble dust and ascended to Gioia Peak at over 3,000 feet (914 meters) above sea level, tackling inclines of up to 45 degrees. The SUV is capable of wading through water up to 900 mm (35.4 inches) deep. Structurally, the electric Sport features a body that is 61 percent stiffer than that of the plug-in hybrid model, while its center of gravity is positioned 73 mm (2.9 inches) lower.

Energy is stored in a 118.5-kWh lithium-ion battery pack supported by an 800-volt electrical architecture. Range Rover estimates a driving range of up to 378 miles (609 km) on the European WLTP test cycle. DC fast charging can replenish up to 136 miles (220 km) of range in 10 minutes, with a 10-to-80 percent charge taking approximately 22 minutes. The electric SUV also incorporates a bespoke synthetic soundtrack tailored to its drive modes. Production will be handled at JLR’s Solihull facility in the United Kingdom on the same assembly lines as ICE and plug-in hybrid variants.