The Story
Range Rover’s next all-electric SUV will be based on its popular Sport model and be ready to take on BMW and Porsche Here’s what’s happening:
Range Rover has confirmed an all electric version of its popular Sport model, joining the current diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid line-up. Scheduled to go on sale later in 2026, the Sport electric’s launch will follow that of the Range Rover electric.
In other words, built on Range Rover’s MLA platform, the Range Rover Sport’s 118kWh battery is fixed between the axles axles. There's a motor installed where the combustion engine would ordinarily live under the bonnet and a second in a modified rear subframe where you'd usually find a differential in the combustion and hybrid…
That is — on top of the battery is more auxiliary hardware occupying the space vacated by the eight-speed transmission. In terms of packaging it’s all quite tight, but with the platform designed from the outset to house both combustion and full-electric powertrains. As such, it was much less work than say, converting a dedicated…
To put it simply, 'Electric power brings a new edge to Range Rover Sport,' explained Martin Limpert, Managing Director at Range Rover when presenting the car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. 'This is only a glimpse of how this model will redefine performance SUVs, combining the refinement and immediate performance of…
Breaking this down, in adding an all-electric powertrain to the Sport, Range Rover is confident it has all bases covered when offering the right proposition for the right scenario for its broad customer base. In terms of positioning it will sit above the six-cylinder plug-in hybrid models and below the topline V8-engined SV trim, so…
Now, visually there’s little to identify the all-electric Sport from its petrol and diesel equivalents, save for revisions made to the car’s bumper and intakes to improve both aerodynamics and the battery cooling requirements. And 22-inch wheels will be the largest possible fitment for now, although Range Rover’s all-season, mud and snow…
Why It Matters
This story resonates because it marks a notable moment for the industry. Industry watchers often read such moves as signals — for the general landscape this could suggest a shift toward younger, digitised audiences.
CarMotion Daily’s Take
Our read: The Range Rover Sport electric might just be the best Range Rover off road - … is more than a headline — it indicates a deliberate move from the parties involved’s playbook. Watch the next 60 days for follow-through.
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