A pivotal moment in history is approaching. Range Rover Spanning 54 years, the brand's first all-electric car is set to make its debut. After the car was spotted testing on the Nürburgring.
The electric Range Rover has previously been spotted testing in the Arctic, and now the company is testing the car on the most extreme terrain of the Nürburgring racetrack.
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Electric Range Rover spotted testing on the Nürburgring
The design Range Rover ElectricThe one seen testing on the Nürburgring is easily recognizable as it closely resembles the petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid variants of the current fifth-generation model.
Range Rover Electric Design
The main distinguishing feature of the electric Range Rover, apart from the green flash on the number plate, is the aerodynamically enhanced grille design.
In fact, the electric car's headlights, hood, lower bumper, and skid plates resemble those of its combustion-engined counterparts.
As expected, there's a new flap for the charging port located on the rear panel that covers three-quarters of the car, just like the Range Rover Hybrid's flap.
New images of the car at the Nurburgring show Pirelli P Zero sport tires wrapped around a set of 22-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels.
While a roll cage and bucket seats may appear in the production car, they are not expected to be included in the Range Rover's extensive list of options and packages.
For more insights on electric vehicles, check out our article on Electric Cars.
Range Rover EV Off-Road Capabilities
The car is supposed to be fun. Range Rover Electric's Off-road capability is similar to its internal combustion-engined counterparts, but previous images have shown a dynamic side too – a four-wheeled sled captured in the Arctic with plumes of soft snow trailing behind the vehicle is one example.
The manufacturer claims that the “all-new electric propulsion system, developed in-house” will ensure “Range Rover’s all-terrain, all-weather, all-surface capability remains unsurpassed .”
Learn more about Car Technology Trends to see how electric vehicles are evolving in off-road environments.
Range Rover Electric Development
Land Rover is said to have developed its own traction control system for the electric Range Rover, which it claims “delivers exceptional levels of performance on icy or low-grip surfaces.”
The new car can deliver torque to each individual electric motor control unit in “less than a millisecond”. Jaguar Land Rover claims this reduces the need for ABS intervention, resulting in a smoother drive.
When asked about the Range Rover EV, Thomas Müller, Executive Director of Product Engineering, said: “Range Rover EV means the luxury, refinement, and capability of a Range Rover, combined with near-silent, all-electric propulsion.” He confirmed that the new model will provide its passengers with smooth, comfortable, and effortless journeys.
For more information on the evolution of electric vehicles, visit Jaguar Land Rover's Innovations.
Range Rover test in high heat
In addition to tests conducted in sub-zero temperatures in the Arctic Circle, the new Range Rover will be subjected to extreme temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius in the “scorching deserts of the Middle East.”
Both the battery and the Electric Drive Unit (EDU) are being developed in-house at Jaguar Land Rover. The Range Rover will be the company's second electric vehicle, following the Jaguar I-Pace, which debuted in 2018.
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