Range Rover Sport Electric US Launch Delayed to 2028
JLR confirms the Range Rover Sport Electric will not be a 2027 model in the U.S., despite its 378-mile range and 4.3-second 0-62 mph time.
JLR has confirmed the Range Rover Sport Electric will not be offered in the United States as a 2027 model. A company representative said, "The Range Rover Sport Electric is not coming to the United States as a 2027 model."
Performance and specs
The electric SUV draws power from a 118.5-kWh battery connected to a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. This setup delivers strong performance figures.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 118.5 kWh |
| Total Power | 550 hp / 542 hp |
| Total Torque | 850 Nm / 627 lb-ft |
| 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) | 4.3 seconds |
| WLTP Range | 378 miles (609 km) |
Power comes from two individual electric motors, each rated at 349 horsepower. The combined system provides either 550 hp and 850 Nm or 542 hp and 627 lb-feet of torque. This acceleration is 0.2 seconds faster than the Range Rover Electric and half a second quicker than the top gasoline-powered Range Rover Sport SV. The claimed WLTP range is a minor upgrade over the larger Range Rover Electric's 373 miles. A less powerful 444 hp dual-motor variant is also available.
Design and platform
The Range Rover Sport Electric is the brand's second fully-electric model currently on the market. It is built on JLR’s 800-volt Flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex), the same platform used by the Range Rover Electric.
It shares the same 118-inch wheelbase as its larger sibling but has a total length of 194.7 inches. This makes it 4.2 inches shorter, resulting in a more compact and sportier package. Engineers have made significant changes to the chassis. The body structure is 61 percent stiffer than the combustion-powered model, and the centre of gravity has been lowered by 73mm.
Charging and availability
Order books for the luxury electric SUV have been opened in India. It is already on sale in other markets, including Europe. For charging, the vehicle supports DC speeds of up to 350 kW. JLR claims a 10-to-80 percent charge can be completed in 22 minutes at a powerful enough charger. A 10-minute stop can add up to 220km of claimed range. On AC charging, it can accept up to 22 kW.
The top-spec model is currently the only one offered, a strategy inspired by Porsche’s moves. For American customers, the wait continues. The vehicle may appear in the U.S. Later, possibly as a 2028 model.
