Land Rover introduces Range Rover Sport Electric
All-electric SUV can cover 609 km from a single full charge
MANILA: Land Rover has introduced the all-electric version of the Range Rover Sport. It is simply called the Land Rover Range Rover Sport Electric, and according to the British marque, it was tuned to provide a visceral driving experience, all without emissions.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
How powerful is the Range Rover Sport Electric?
Its dual electric motors can produce up to 542 horsepower and 850 Newton-meters of torque.What is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport Electric's driving range?
The model has a claimed range of up to 609 kilometers under the WLTP testing procedure.For the moment, the brand is already accepting order books for global markets. Its market rollout, however, won’t happen until 2027.
So, what is the all-new Land Rover Range Rover Sport Electric offering?
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Vehicle specifications
For its powertrain, the all-new Land Rover Range Rover Sport Electric uses a pair of electric motors and a 118.5-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery. The vehicle, which is based on an 800-volt electric vehicle (EV) architecture, likewise gets direct current (DC) charging and vehicle-to-load capabilities.
Photo from Land RoverAt maximum, the said powertrain can generate up to 542 horsepower and 850 Newton-meters of torque. With this figure, the all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) can accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in just 4.3 seconds (Dynamic Launch Mode).
Concerning range, the model can cover up to 609 kilometers, according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). Its DC port can also top up its battery from 10-80 percent in just 22 minutes.
Moreover, the model is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system, selectable drive modes, a thermal management system for its EV battery, the Land Rover Dynamic Air Suspension system, all-wheel steering, and a water-wading capacity of up to 900 millimeters (mm).
Photo from Land RoverNotably, the Range Rover Sport Electric’s chassis was stiffened by 61 percent compared to the regular internal-combustion and plug-in-hybrid versions. It also has a center of gravity that is 73 mm lower than the other variants.
Appearance-wise, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport Electric is largely identical to the standard internal combustion Range Rover Sport.
Otherwise, it still gets some bits that make it more optimized for all-electric propulsion. Specifically, its grille was revamped with narrower horizontal air slots and the brand’s logo was repositioned. These were done for better aerodynamics.
Photo from Land RoverLikewise present are functional air inlets for cooling the battery, flush door handles, a hidden waist rail finisher, and aerodynamic wheels ranging from 22-23 inches.
Here are the dimensions of the Range Rover Sport Electric:
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Length (in millimeters) |
4,946 |
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Width with side mirrors (in mm) |
2,209 |
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Height (in mm) |
1,819 (standard height) |
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Wheelbase (in mm) |
2,997 |
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Ground clearance (in mm) |
281 (maximum off-road clearance) |
Inside the all-electric Range Rover Sport, the cockpit is similar to that of the internal combustion and hybrid versions.
Some of its notable features include the following:
- 22-way power-adjustable massage seats (front row)
- Semi-aniline leather or non-leather ultrafabrics
- 13.1-inch central touchscreen infotainment system
- Digital gauge cluster and head-up display
- Automatic air-conditioning with nanoe-X air purification
- Panoramic sunroof
- 30-color ambient lighting
- Active noise cancellation
- Trifield 3D surround sound 29-speaker set
Notably, the central display of this model runs the Pivi Pro infotainment system with embedded SIM car capability and dual LTE modems. In short, it can function independently of a smartphone. The said display also comes with integrated Amazon Alexa, a Wifi hotspot, and over-the-air updates.
Photo from Land RoverSafety-wise, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport Electric gets a slew of advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), which include adaptive cruise control, steering assist, a 3D surround camera, emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear traffic monitoring, instantaneous traction control, and electronic active roll control - among others.
Interestingly, Land Rover’s Philippine arm has already included the all-electric Range Rover Sport on its website. There’s no official announcement of a local launch just yet, but we are guessing it will happen as the brand begins shipping units sometime next year.
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