Prototypes of the upcoming Range Rover Electric have finished their second round of extreme cold-weather testing in the Arctic Circle, clocking up 45,000 miles on frozen terrain in northern Europe, the company revealed on Friday. The latest phase, conducted in Arjeplog, Sweden, centered on evaluating the vehicle’s thermal efficiency system, dubbed ThermAssist. This system helps reduce the energy needed for heating by up to 40%, and can redirect recovered heat to warm key components or the cabin, even in temperatures as low as -10°C.
“Testing in harsh winter conditions like those in Arjeplog is essential to prove the vehicle’s durability and everyday performance,” said Thomas Müller, Executive Director of Product Engineering at JLR. “This season was ideal for pushing our ThermAssist system to its limits.”
Under the hood, the Range Rover Electric uses JLR’s first in-house developed 800V battery setup, with a 117kWh capacity made up of 344 double-stacked prismatic cells. This pack is designed using a cell-to-pack layout that improves performance, energy output, driving range, and charging speed.
During the Arctic tests, engineers also refined the SUV’s single-pedal driving feature. This system, which includes regenerative braking and integrates with Range Rover’s Terrain Response tech, allows the vehicle to come to a full stop and hold position on steep slopes without needing the brake pedal.
Matt Becker, JLR’s Vehicle Engineering Director, said the goal was to maintain Range Rover’s familiar driving feel, despite the switch to electric. “We’ve improved the vehicle’s stiffness and responsiveness to preserve the signature Range Rover experience,” he explained.
To manage the extra weight from the battery, the SUV uses adjustable twin-chamber air suspension. The all-wheel-drive system is backed by Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, which can shift rear-wheel torque from full power to zero within 50 milliseconds, preventing traction loss and fine-tuning motor response.
This all-electric model marks a major milestone in Range Rover’s path to electrification. A long-standing name in the luxury SUV space since 1970, Range Rover is part of JLR’s portfolio, alongside Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar. Hybrid variants are already available across the entire lineup.
The Range Rover Electric will continue through final stages of development and validation, with customer reservations expected to open soon. Pricing and official launch timelines are yet to be confirmed. Since 1970, Range Rover has set the benchmark in luxury SUV design, combining minimalist aesthetics, seamlessly connected and refined interiors, and electrified performance to deliver an unmatched driving experience.
The Range Rover family includes the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Evoque—each representing a distinct expression of modern luxury. These vehicles are underpinned by Land Rover’s legacy of excellence, built on 75 years of innovation in technology, vehicle architecture, and world-renowned all-terrain capability.
Aligned with the brand’s commitment to “modern luxury by design,” every model in the Range Rover lineup is available as an electric hybrid, reflecting a forward-looking approach to sustainable performance. As one of the most prestigious British luxury automotive brands, Range Rover is available in 121 countries worldwide and is part of JLR’s portfolio of distinguished marques, alongside Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar.
