JLR has been spotted testing a prototype for an electrical offering to sit down in its Range Rover family of luxury SUVs.
JLR is thought to be planning the reveal of an electrical version of its iconic Range Rover later this 12 months, though that won’t the vehicle seen here. The electrical Range Rover will match the design of its gas-powered sibling, perhaps with a number of tweaks up front to enhance aerodynamic efficiency.
The vehicle seen here is way lower and sleeker than the Range Rover, suggesting it is perhaps a successor to the present Range Rover Velar. The Velar has been on sale for the reason that 2018 model 12 months and will probably be due for substitute soon.
In response to our photographer, the prototype looked longer than the present Velar, and was potentially long enough to suit a 3rd row.
2026 Range Rover Velar successor spy shots – Photo credit: Baldauf
JLR last spring said its recent EMA (Electrified Modular Architecture) platform being developed for smaller SUVs would spawn its first model in 2025, and that the model could be a member of the Range Rover family. It’s likely that is the vehicle seen here testing.
The EMA platform may even be used for next-generation versions of the Range Rover Evoque and related Discovery Sport.
JLR also has the MLA platform for larger SUVs. The MLA made its debut in the most recent Range Rover and likewise underpins the most recent Range Rover Sport.
Given the expected 2025 debut for the brand new SUV, an arrival within the U.S. as a 2026 model is probably going. Stay tuned.
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