| 🚀 Key Takeaways: • The Range Rover Sport Electric accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds, matching the supercharged V8 model. • Dual electric motors deliver 542 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque from a 118.5 kWh battery. • Offers 373 miles of range with 22-minute fast charging (10-80%) at 350 kW. • Body structure is 61% stiffer than the plug-in hybrid; retains full off-road credentials including 45-degree incline capability. • Customer deliveries begin Q1 2027 in select markets; not available in the US for 2027 model year. |
The Range Rover Sport Electric just shattered the myth that electric SUVs must sacrifice performance for sustainability. Land Rover’s latest weapon matches the supercharged V8’s 4.5-second sprint to 60 mph while delivering something the petrol engine never could: instant, linear torque delivery and near-total silence. This isn’t a compromise—it’s a revolution wrapped in familiar Range Rover Sport sheet metal.
Dual Motors, One Devastating Result
Underneath the Range Rover Sport Electric sits an 800-volt electrical architecture powering two electric motors. Together, they produce 542 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque—enough to embarrass most performance SUVs. However, the real magic isn’t the numbers; it’s the delivery. Electric motors don’t need to spool up or downshift. Therefore, acceleration feels instantaneous and relentless.
The 118.5 kWh lithium-ion battery feeds this powertrain, delivering up to 373 miles of range per charge. Furthermore, DC fast charging at 350 kW means you can recover 137 miles in just 10 minutes—a game-changer for road trips. In fact, a full 10-80% charge takes merely 22 minutes, making this electric SUV genuinely practical.
Chassis Dynamics That Defy Expectations
Land Rover didn’t just swap an engine for batteries. Consequently, the Range Rover Sport Electric boasts a 61% stiffer body structure compared to the plug-in hybrid model. Additionally, the center of gravity sits 2.8 inches lower, dramatically improving handling and stability. The adaptive dynamics system monitors 100 different parameters 500 times per second, giving this SUV extraordinary precision.
Off-road credentials remain untouched. Specifically, it features all-wheel steering, 45-degree incline capability, and can wade through 35.4 inches of water. Land Rover proved this in Italy’s brutal Carrara marble quarries, where the electric Sport tackled slippery surfaces and steep terrain with ease. Moreover, the Intelligent Traction Management system and Dynamic Air Suspension ensure this remains a true Range Rover.
The Sound Of The Future
Range Rover engineers developed a bespoke soundscape for the Range Rover Sport Electric, claiming it “blurs the lines between music and engineering.” Obviously, you won’t hear the V8’s theatrical roar. However, many enthusiasts prefer the purposeful silence of high-performance electric power—a different kind of visceral experience.
The Range Rover Sport Electric launches in Dynamic HSE and Autobiography trims, with the latter offering access to Range Rover’s Bespoke commissioning service. Customer deliveries begin Q1 2027 in select markets. Unfortunately, the US won’t receive this model for the 2027 model year, leaving American enthusiasts waiting longer.
This is the moment electric SUVs stopped being compromises and became genuine performance statements. For more on Land Rover’s electrification strategy, check out our coverage of the Land Rover Defender’s mysterious EV signals. Visit Land Rover’s official site for complete specifications and ordering details.
Arthur Pendelton
Executive Editor & SV Bespoke Specialist at Range Rover Fans. Lifelong Solihull marque authority focusing on Range Rover SV craftsmanship, Autobiography flagships, and British luxury heritage.
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