Range Rover Electric: new photos of the desert SUV
Range Rover Electric prototype during desert testing. Source: Land Rover
Land Rover has released new photos of the electric Range Rover, which is undergoing final testing ahead of its launch in 2025. Prototypes have previously been tested above the Arctic Circle and are now being tested for endurance in the UAE desert, where temperatures reach 50°C and humidity reaches 90 per cent.
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Engineers are testing not only off-road capabilities, but also a new thermal management system. Land Rover claims it is the smartest climate control system ever fitted to a Range Rover. Its main task is to ensure interior comfort even in such extreme conditions. All prototypes have been successfully tested and have performed beyond expectations.
Range Rover Electric prototypes being tested in the deserts of the UAE in temperatures above 50°C. Photo: Land Rover
In addition to this, the Range Rover Electric is being tested on the famous Big Red dune in the Al Badayer Desert (Sharjah). The new Intelligent Torque Management system is being tested there. It replaces the standard ABS-based traction control system and distributes torque to the electric motors significantly faster - in 1 millisecond instead of the standard 100. Over five consecutive attempts, none of the prototypes showed a drop in performance.
Range Rover Electric prototypes being tested in the UAE deserts in temperatures above 50 °C. Photo: Land Rover
The company has also deliberately dispensed with camouflage on the prototypes to emphasise build quality. Prototypes are painted in black, without matte decorative elements, which, according to preliminary information, will distinguish the electric Range Rover from the versions with internal combustion engine.
Details about the technical specifications are not yet available. However, it is known that the SUV will initially use batteries from a third-party supplier and then switch to batteries manufactured at parent company Tata's new gigafactory in Somerset. Apart from this, the Range Rover Electric will be powered by Jaguar Land Rover's in-house developed engines. A special feature of the model will be the 800-volt architecture, which means support for fast charging.
Source: Land Rover
