Electric Range Rover tested in the Arctic Circle

Unlike most automakers, who usually release cryptic teasers or show off heavily camouflaged prototypes, the British manufacturer was able to surprise the public by showing off the upcoming Range Rover Electric without any camouflage.


Official photos and videos were taken during cold-weather testing in the Arctic, suggesting that the EV will look almost identical to the ICE versions. The car was tested on frozen lakes in the Arctic Circle at air temperatures down to -40°C.


In addition, pre-production prototypes were tested in sweltering heat conditions up to +50°C. In such an environment they performed no worse than in extreme cold. The machine is likely to be very reliable even when used in unusually difficult conditions.

The teaser showed us not only the durability of the electric Range Rover, but also told us about the new torque control system. It controls traction on each of the four wheels separately, thereby eliminating the risk of slipping even when driving on ice.

According to the manufacturers, the new JLR system is significantly more responsive and faster than traditional ABS-type technologies. Engineers managed to reduce the reaction time by 100 times - from 100 standard milliseconds to one.

Land Rover says that when combined with stability and chassis control systems, the new option will provide maximum grip on any surface and significantly improve the Range Rover's driving experience.

At the same time, the company did not provide any official information regarding the power of the electric transmission or battery capacity. However, it has been officially confirmed that the Range Rover Electric will use an 800-volt architecture and offer performance on par with a petrol V8.


The company also assured fans of the brand that the new Range Rover Electric will outperform any other luxury electric SUV in terms of towing capacity and off-road capability in adverse conditions.

The new model will be built on a modular longitudinal architecture, and the battery and electric drive will be assembled in-house. The Range Rover Electric will be produced in the UK alongside hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.