Following a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Range Rover Electric will feature Fortescue’s advanced electric vehicle battery programme. The battery technology, which will be used for the first time in a Range Rover EV, is said to boost range with faster charging speeds.
Range Rover revealed the first images of its long-awaited all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) last month. The brand’s first electric car is already garnering a lot of attention ahead of its official launch later this year.
In February, the company revealed that more than 16,000 potential buyers had signed up for an electric Range Rover waiting list.
You can see that the Range Rover is (mostly) sticking to its roots with the traditional styling you’d expect from the luxury brand. As the “most advanced” vehicle to date, the Range Rover EV features a simple, modern design.
“Range Rover Electric – means the luxury, sophistication and capability of a Range Rover plus near-silent, fully electric propulsion; with effortlessly smooth, comfortable rides,” says Thomas Müller, Executive Director of Product Engineering at Jaguar Land Rover.
The car is subjected to extreme weather tests in places such as the Arctic Circle and the deserts of the Middle East.
Range Rover has focused on the performance of key components, including batteries and EDUs, which are both assembled in-house for the first time.
The Range Rover Electric has new EV technology to enhance range
With electric propulsion developed in-house, Range Rover believes it will enable it to “exceed its already renowned performance on low-grip surfaces, ensuring all-terrain, all-weather, all-surface capability.”
In another first for Range Rover, the electric vehicle features a new traction control system designed to improve performance in slippery conditions.
More recently, Jaguar Land Rover signed a multi-year deal on Tuesday to use software from Elysia, an electric vehicle battery technology subsidiary of Fortescue. The company claims that its software features best-in-class BMS algorithms and a powerful cloud platform to manage, optimize and enhance performance.
The new intelligent software is designed to improve battery life, safety and performance. It will be debuted in the upcoming Range Rover EV.
JLR claims buyers can expect faster charging times, improved reliability and greater range. The software will be used to monitor all future JLR EV vehicles.
The company says its new partnership is part of its Reimagine strategy, which includes electrifying all brands by 2030.
Two smaller electric cars are expected to debut after the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. According to rumours, it could include the Evoque and Velar models.
Range Rover’s first electric SUV will be launched later this year. It will compete with the new Porsche Macan EV and other luxury electric SUVs.
More details are expected to be released, including specifications and prices. Range Rover said its first electric vehicle can navigate through 850 mm (33.5 inches) of water, which would outpace the GMC Hummer EV (32 inches).
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