JLR has recently been spotted testing a prototype for an electric SUV that will be part of its Range Rover family, aimed at the luxury SUV market. While JLR is planning to unveil an electric version of its iconic Range Rover later this year, the vehicle seen here is not that model. The new electric Range Rover will retain a design similar to its gasoline counterpart, with some front tweaks to enhance aerodynamic efficiency, and the same will be true for the planned electric Range Rover Sport.
The vehicle appears to be much lower and sleeker than the current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, suggesting it could be a successor to the existing Range Rover Velar. The Velar has been on sale since the 2018 model year and is due for a replacement soon. According to our photographer, the prototype appeared longer than the current Velar, potentially accommodating a third row of seats.
Last year, JLR announced that its new EMA (Electrified Modular Architecture) platform being developed for smaller SUVs would spawn its first model in 2025, which will be a member of the Range Rover family. It is likely that this is the vehicle being tested here.
The EMA platform will also be used for next-generation versions of the Range Rover Evoque and related Discovery Sport models. JLR also has the MLA platform for larger SUVs, which made its debut in the latest Range Rover and also underpins the latest Range Rover Sport. Given the expected debut of the new SUV in 2025, an arrival in the U.S. as a 2026 model is likely. Stay tuned.