Range Rover Sport Electric Debuts With 378-Mile Range And 350 kW Charging

Land Rover has expanded its battery-electric lineup by giving the Range Rover Sport the same zero-emission treatment already applied to the flagship Range Rover. The new Sport Electric shares its MLA platform and its substantial 118.5-kilowatt-hour, 800-volt battery with the larger model, which helps it post a WLTP-rated 378 miles (609 km) of range — a modest gain over the big Range Rover’s 373 miles, thanks to the Sport’s lighter, slightly more compact body.

Charging speeds are competitive for the segment. Hooked up to a sufficiently powerful DC fast charger, the SUV can accept up to 350 kilowatts, taking the battery from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 22 minutes, while AC charging tops out at 22 kW. Two electric motors, each rated at 349 horsepower, combine for 542 hp and 627 pound-feet of torque in the top configuration, enough for a 0-62 mph sprint in 4.3 seconds — a tenth or two quicker than the larger Range Rover Electric and half a second ahead of the gas-powered Range Rover Sport SV. A detuned 444-hp dual-motor variant will follow, though Land Rover is launching with the flagship powertrain first.

Dimensionally, the Sport Electric keeps the same 118-inch wheelbase as its bigger sibling but measures 194.7 inches overall, about 4.2 inches shorter. Visually, it is essentially indistinguishable from the combustion version, inside and out. That stands in sharp contrast to Jaguar’s radical electric redesign — a reminder that Land Rover is betting on continuity rather than reinvention.

There is a catch for American buyers: a company representative confirmed the Range Rover Sport Electric will not arrive in the U.S. as a 2027 model, though it could reach stateside showrooms later, potentially for 2028. Pricing has not been disclosed, but it should undercut the $140,450 Range Rover Electric. Until then, U.S. customers can still choose the gas Range Rover Sport with a 3.0-liter six, a plug-in hybrid, or a 4.4-liter V-8.