First look at all-electric Range Rover being tested in Sweden
Iconic British off-roading brand Range Rover has dropped the veil on its first fully-electric SUV. While Land Rover has been steadily introducing hybrid models within its lineup, the new Range Rover EV is a clean-sheet design, aiming to deliver the signature off-road prowess of its siblings and the cutting-edge tech EVs are known for.
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Range Rover chose not to deliver teasers or cryptic messages. Instead it opted to showcase its EV undertaking grueling Arctic Circle tests, looking indistinguishable from its regular gas-powered cousins.
As it turns out, under the classic Range Rover silhouette lies a technological revolution. Land Rover's engineers have developed an innovative traction control system for this EV. This system allows for torque adjustments at each wheel within milliseconds rather than taking a tenth of a second. This promises a new level of agility and driver control in any condition.
While specifics about the new electric heart remain under wraps, Range Rover is adamant about providing V8-like performance from its electric motors. It's backing those up with an 800-volt system, often the mark of genuinely rapid EVs.
The British automaker also does not forget its adventurous heritage. The Range Rover EV, built on a bespoke platform in the UK, is set to outshine the competition in classic Land Rover disciplines like towing and wading through water.
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