The all-electric is almost here. Although the brand admits it’s been challenging, Range Rover’s first EV will be a “true Range Rover” with unrivaled capability and luxury as reservations top 42,000. Range Rover gave us a sneak peek at the electric SUV in April after of it during cold-weather testing.
The blacked-out prototype is unmistakenly a Range Rover, with its timeless design slightly updated for the modern era. In February, JLR claimed the Range Rover EV was “generating strong interest” as topped 16,000. During its Investor Day in June, the company said , reaching over 38,000.
It’s also gaining interest on social media, with over 186 million views. Two months later, we are learning that interest in Range Rover’s EV continues building. Reservations are now over 42,000, and none of them have seen the full model yet.
Speaking with , JLR’s COO, Lennard Hoonik, assured the first electric Range Rover will stay true to its roots.”The electric Range Rover has to be a Range Rover first,” Hoonik explained. JLR’s COO added that the EV will have the “driving sensations” that make Range Rover what it is.
“Even if you have your eyes closed, it shouldn’t matter if it’s a V-8 or an EV or an I-6. It must be a true Range Rover.” Although he said it wasn’t easy, the electric SUV must have the same capabilities as current vehicles.
Range Rover claims its in-house propulsion system enables the brand to “exceed its already renowned performance on low-g.