More announcements are coming for the long-awaited Range Rover Electric, with the latest images and video showing rigorous testing in the Arabian desert. Dubbed “Dynamic Desert Climbs”, these trials involve tackling the towering dunes of the Al Badajer desert, including the colossal “Big Red”.
The images are also said to show that the prototype’s “modernist design language remains true to the Range Rover bloodline”, confirming that the Range Rover Electric will only differ subtly from existing versions.
In addition, the factory says its “new, in-house, all-electric drive system” (two electric motors + four-wheel drive) will ensure that “Range Rover’s all-terrain, all-weather, all-surface capability remains unmatched.”
The company has developed its own traction control system for the Range Rover Electric, which it says “delivers exceptional levels of performance on icy or low-grip surfaces.” The new car can distribute torque to each individual electric drive control unit in “just one millisecond”.
Heralding the next stage in its modern luxury electrification journey, the first all-electric vehicle from Range Rover will reinforce its modern luxury credentials. Its exemplary British design remains distinctive and steadfast, while its ability to go anywhere will ensure that the technology surpasses any other luxury electric SUV.
The prototypes underwent one of the most rigorous engineering test programs ever, to confirm capability spanning extreme temperatures, all conditions and all terrain – and of course wading through water up to 850mm deep.
Engineers aim to create the quietest and most refined Range Rover ever built; with a unique configuration of active road noise cancellation and sound design, plus high levels of cabin comfort.
Range Rover Electric will offer future customers a seamless electric experience – effortless charging, energy partnerships, software updates and intelligent technology to maximize range.
The 800V architecture will help enable fast charging on public grids.
The Range Rover Electric will deliver performance comparable to the flagship Range Rover V8 and the all-terrain capability that has been a hallmark of Range Rover since its inception in 1970.
The new Range Rover Electric is designed, engineered and built in the UK, on the flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) in Solihull, alongside existing mild and plug-in hybrid Range Rover vehicles.
The batteries and electric units (EDUs) will be assembled at JLR’s new electric powertrain manufacturing center in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Prepared by: Ivan Mitić – Autoblog.rs
Source: autoblog.rs
