A fully electric Range Rover Sport has arrived, bringing battery power to one of the luxury SUV market's most recognizable models.
According to Auto Express, the Range Rover Sport Electric offers a claimed range of up to 374 miles and carries a starting price of around £109,000 in the UK.
The model represents another important step in the electrification of the premium SUV market.
Luxury manufacturers have increasingly introduced electric alternatives as battery technology improves and buyers demand vehicles that combine performance, comfort and longer driving range.
Range is particularly important for large electric SUVs because their weight and aerodynamic profile can increase energy consumption compared with smaller EVs.
A figure approaching 400 miles could make the Range Rover Sport Electric more practical for long distance travel while reducing the need for frequent charging stops.
The vehicle also enters an increasingly competitive market as BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and other premium manufacturers expand their electric lineups.
For Range Rover, the challenge will be maintaining the comfort, performance and off road capability associated with the brand while moving toward electric propulsion.
