The Range Rover Sport Electric is here, and it's fast, but there's a catch
Land Rover's electric offensive gains a sportier second act
Hot on the heels of the Range Rover Electric's public debut, Land Rover has introduced its second EV: the Range Rover Sport Electric. It promises to be the fastest, most dynamic Sport ever made, and the early numbers look strong, with one notable exception that has already got people talking.
What Land Rover has confirmed
Officially, Land Rover is still holding its cards close. The announcement confirms the Sport Electric as the second all-electric Range Rover, promising it will be more dynamic and faster than ever, with effortless, visceral performance, more power and torque, an advanced new chassis tune and a bespoke sound. It completes the Range Rover Sport line-up alongside the plug-in hybrid, mild-hybrid V8 and six-cylinder petrol and diesel options, with full details to follow later in 2026.
The reported numbers
The reported specifications flesh out the picture. Expect around 550 hp, drawn from a large 118.5 kWh battery riding on 800-volt architecture, which enables charging from 10 to 80% in roughly 20 minutes. Pricing is expected to start around 100,000 pounds, roughly 118,000 euro before local taxes, with first deliveries in early 2027. Reviewers who have sampled prototypes note the low-slung battery makes it feel more stable and less top-heavy than the combustion versions, a promising sign for the way it drives.
The catch: that range figure
Here is the sticking point. Despite the huge battery, Land Rover is reportedly targeting 480 to 530 km of range. For a big, heavy luxury SUV that is not disastrous, but from 118.5 kWh it is distinctly modest, and critics have already called it too little for this segment, especially with rivals stretching well beyond 600 km from smaller packs. Early reports also mention occasional torque steer under hard acceleration. Aerodynamics and weight clearly take their toll on a car this shape and size.
AutoNext Take
On paper, an electric Range Rover Sport makes enormous sense. Silent, instant torque suits the brand's effortless-luxury character perfectly, and the promise of the most dynamic Sport yet, with a lower centre of gravity, is genuinely appealing. After the endless teasing around the Range Rover Electric, it is also refreshing to see Land Rover moving its EV plans visibly forward, even if the full specs once again arrive later.
But the range question is fair. In a segment where the electric BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne are setting fierce benchmarks, a reported 480 to 530 km from such a big battery risks looking dated by the time deliveries start in 2027. If the real-world figure lands at the top of that band, and the driving experience delivers, buyers may not care. If not, Land Rover has left its rivals an opening. Either way, we cannot wait to drive it.
