Range Rover has revealed its next-generation electric vehicle, the Range Rover GT, marking a significant departure from its traditional SUV lineup. The new model, spotted testing near the Nürburgring, is a low-slung grand tourer with a fastback design, positioning it as the brand's fifth and most technologically sophisticated model.
The Range Rover GT is built on JLR's new EMA platform and will initially launch as a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), with a full-hybrid option to follow. The vehicle features a minimalist interior with a large central digital screen and a small driver display, emphasizing 'purity, precision, and quiet modernity,' according to Managing Director Martin Limbert.
This strategic shift signals a growing demand for high-performance battery packs that support luxury vehicle standards in range, safety, and fast-charging capabilities. While the flagship Range Rover Electric SUV uses a 118 kWh pack for up to 373 miles, the GT is expected to employ a 100 kWh battery, potentially unlocking close to 500 miles of range due to its aerodynamic design.
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Production of the Range Rover GT is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027 at JLR's Halewood plant in the UK, with an estimated US starting price of approximately $90,000 and an EPA range of at least 300 miles.
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