The SUV starts at £109,810 and delivers a claimed 374-mile range under WLTP testing, paired with 542 horsepower of output. Its exterior design remains largely faithful to the combustion-engine model, retaining low-drag wheels and a closed rear exhaust. Inside, the cabin layout stays consistent, though the absence of a front trunk is justified by the high bonnet, which would otherwise expose passengers to debris.
The electric Sport adopts Jaguar Land Rover’s flexible MLA architecture, featuring an 118.5 kWh battery and an 800-volt system for rapid charging. Two electric motors, each producing 349 horsepower, provide all-wheel drive without a traditional propshaft. Combined output matches the gasoline model at 542 horsepower, while torque reaches 627 lb-ft, making it the most torque-rich Sport yet. Official figures show acceleration from 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds and a 50-75 mph sprint in 2.4 seconds.
Despite its impressive power, the SUV’s range lags behind newer electric midsize competitors from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, which benefit from lighter, smaller designs. However, the electric Sport retains the off-road capabilities expected from Land Rover. Handling features include rear-wheel steering, dual-rate air springs, Bilstein dampers, and brake-based torque vectoring. An electronic active roll control system generates up to 1,033 lb-ft of anti-roll torque, improving cornering stability.
Battery Pack Boosts Rigidity and Handling
This lower centre of gravity, combined with the anti-roll system, results in a roll gradient of 2.8 degrees per g, slightly higher than the 2.5 degrees achieved by the V8 SV model.
For drivers focused on on-road performance, the SUV offers three drive modes: Eco, Comfort, and Dynamic. Eco limits output to 276 horsepower for efficiency, Comfort delivers 493 horsepower, and Dynamic unlocks the full 543 horsepower capacity. Switching to Eco extends range, while the other modes preserve the quick acceleration familiar to V8 owners.
The electric Sport targets buyers who value both luxury and rugged capability, promising lower operating costs without sacrificing the terrain response that defines the brand. Instant torque and precise control may make challenging surfaces more manageable than with a conventional engine.
Off-Road Dominance with Electric Precision
Land Rover claims the electric Sport matches or exceeds the off-road performance of any combustion-engine variant. It can ford water up to 900 millimetres deep and climb a 45-degree incline without assistance. The electric powertrain distributes torque front-to-rear and left-to-right in milliseconds, feeding a traction-management system that reacts 100 times faster than a gasoline equivalent. One-pedal driving is standard, eliminating gear-shift lag—a key advantage on steep, uneven terrain.
Chief project manager Simon Fairbrother said that drivers had not found the vehicle lacking and that the focus was on balance and maintaining range, noting that increasing power would have impacted range. While the SUV weighs 2,770 kilograms, about 70 kilograms more than the gasoline model, the battery’s added stiffness and lower centre of gravity help compensate for the extra weight.
Calibration of power delivery sets the Sport apart from its sibling, creating a distinct acoustic signature in certain modes. The system delivers instant torque, allowing the vehicle to accelerate smoothly from a standstill without gear-shift delays. By removing the transfer case and differential locks, the architecture relies on software-controlled torque vectoring to replicate a true four-wheel-drive experience. This approach maintains the brand’s off-road tradition while incorporating the quiet nature of electric propulsion.
