Range Rover Sport Electric Debuts With 378-Mile Range and 118.5-kWh Battery
The new EV shares the Range Rover Electric's platform but will not be available in the US until potentially 2028.
Land Rover has officially unveiled the Range Rover Sport Electric, an all-electric variant of its popular luxury SUV that features a 118.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack and a WLTP-rated range of 378 miles.
What Happened
The new model is built on the same MLA architecture as the larger Range Rover Electric, sharing its 118-inch wheelbase but featuring a slightly shorter total length of 194.7 inches. The vehicle utilizes an 800-volt electrical system and dual electric motors, each rated at 349 horsepower, resulting in a combined output of 542 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. This configuration allows the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 4.3 seconds. Charging capabilities include up to 350 kilowatts on DC fast chargers, enabling a 10-to-80% charge in 22 minutes, and up to 22 kilowatts on AC charging.
Why It Matters
The Range Rover Sport Electric positions itself directly against competitors like the Lucid Gravity, which offers a longer 450-mile range and a 123-kWh battery. While the Land Rover model provides strong performance and retains the brand's off-road heritage, it is limited to seating five adults compared to the Gravity's seven. A significant constraint for the US market is availability; a company representative confirmed the model will not launch in the United States as a 2027 model, though it may arrive later, possibly as a 2028 model. Pricing has not been announced but is expected to be lower than the $140,450 starting price of the full-size Range Rover Electric.
The Bottom Line
The Range Rover Sport Electric enters the market with competitive range and charging specs relative to its size, but its delayed US availability and lack of pricing details leave potential American buyers in a holding pattern.
