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Range Rover Electric debuts as JLR's first pure EV with 550PS, 850Nm, 600km range; India bookings open at ₹10 lakh

The Range Rover Electric, Jaguar Land Rover's first pure electric vehicle, has debuted with 550PS, 850Nm torque, and a range of up to 600km. Bookings in India start at ₹10 lakh, with the SUV featuring dual motors and rapid charging capabilities.

HT Auto HT Auto+1 source3 September 2026 · 09:07 UTC
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The Range Rover Electric has officially launched as Jaguar Land Rover's first pure electric SUV, boasting a powerful 550PS and 850Nm of torque. With a claimed range of 600km, it is set to redefine luxury electric vehicles.12381112131415

The electric SUV features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system powered by two 260kW permanent-magnet motors, allowing it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately 4.5 seconds. The top speed is capped at 200 km/h. A robust 118.5kWh lithium-ion battery supports the motors, utilizing 344 prismatic cells and an 800V electrical system. It can charge from 10% to 80% in just 22 minutes with a suitable rapid charger, and a quick 10-minute charge can add up to 220km of range.410

The Range Rover Electric retains the brand's renowned off-road capabilities, featuring a new traction control system that can adjust torque between the two motors in 50 milliseconds. It can wade through water up to 900mm deep and tackle gradients of up to 45 degrees. The SUV is being manufactured at JLR's Solihull plant in the UK and will be imported to India as a completely built unit (CBU). Bookings in India have commenced for a token amount of ₹10 lakh, although final pricing has yet to be announced.56

This launch marks a significant milestone for JLR, as it is the first pure electric model in the Range Rover lineup, with estimates suggesting a starting price of around ₹3.5 crore in India.

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“The electric SUV uses a 118.5kWh battery with 344 prismatic cells, supporting 350kW DC charging that adds 220km in 10 minutes. It retains off-road prowess with 900mm wading and 45-degree gradients, and is built at JLR's Solihull plant for CBU import to India.”
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