Overview
- The Range Rover Electric EV550 is on sale in October 2026 with a starting price of about £154,070 and higher‑trim long‑wheelbase SV models topping the range.
- Jaguar Land Rover fits the EV550 with a 118–118.5 kWh battery, dual motors capped at 542 bhp, WLTP range of about 372 miles and 350 kW DC charging that can take the battery from 10–80% in roughly 22 minutes.
- Reviewers report the EV preserves Range Rover character with a near‑silent, V8‑like power delivery, high cabin refinement and agile handling thanks to a lower centre of gravity and revised air suspension.
- The electric powertrain brings new off‑road software that reacts to wheel slip in about 50 milliseconds and keeps the model’s claimed 900 mm wading depth, but the EV is heavier (around 2.8 tonnes) and its towing is limited to 2,500 kg.
- Commercial questions remain about buyer uptake because the EV commands a large premium over combustion and hybrid Range Rovers, depends on ultra‑rapid charging infrastructure, and is targeted mainly at new customers on an 80,000‑strong interest list according to JLR.