Range Rover Readies Sleeker, EMA-Based Velar Successor
The model marks JLR’s shift of core mid-range vehicles to an electric-first architecture that will also accept hybrid power.
Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Tuesday and Wednesday that the Velar successor is expected to debut within roughly six months, with launch timing cited as late 2026 or early 2027.
- Jaguar Land Rover confirmed the EMA platform is electric-first but has been reworked to accommodate full-hybrid powertrains in future variants.
- Reports say the new vehicle will arrive first as an EV and use advanced electrical hardware, with outlets citing an 800-volt architecture to enable faster DC charging.
- Spy shots and manufacturer reporting describe a major design shift to a sleeker, high-riding sedan profile that may drop a conventional rear window in favor of a solid panel or camera-based view.
- Battery supply and production are being aligned to support the launch, with a Somerset battery plant planned to feed Halewood and Solihull as JLR scales mid-volume EV output.