Range Rover Sport Electric review

It’s a bit of a contradiction, this Range Rover Sport Electric. On the one hand, it’s the first fully electric Range Rover Sport ever (which is a big deal). On the other, it looks identical to any other Sport, and it promises to be just as capable too. 

The team behind it says this car “has to be a Range Rover first, and an electric vehicle second”. It’s a far less radical approach compared with, say, the Porsche Cayenne, of which the combustion and electric versions are very different. 

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The Range Rover Sport Electric goes on sale later this year, and we expect it to cost from around £120,000. For now, we’ve visited Goodwood Motor Circuit to test a prototype on track, off-road and… through an aeroplane. Read on to find out more…

What's new?

• July 2026: we drive the Range Rover Sport Electric prototype at Goodwood Motor Circuit

Our pick

3.0 D300 MHEV Dynamic SE SUV 5dr Diesel Auto 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps) review

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Pros

• Superb low-speed agility
• Punchy acceleration, especially via launch control
• Trademark off-road ability is still present

Cons

• Slightly mushy brake pedal
• A little squirmish under harsh acceleration

What's new?

• July 2026: we drive the Range Rover Sport Electric prototype at Goodwood Motor Circuit

Our pick

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RRP £90,060

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Includes everything in the well-equipped SE package then adds some styling touches.

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This all-singing, all-dancing trim gets a host of upgraded interior materials as well as things like digital headlights, massaging front seats and 22in alloys, but the price jumps significantly from the lower trims.

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SE builds on S trim with a few extra bells and whistles, including 21in alloys, fine-grain leather seats, 20-way electric heated memory front seats, heated rear seats and a panoramic roof. Those extras are welcome but it's our pick primarily because it's the least expensive trim you can have with the excellent D300 diesel engine.

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Performance & drive

What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is

How fast is it and which motor is best?

At launch, there’ll just be a sole battery and electric motor configuration with the Range Rover Sport Electric. Full specifications are still under lock and key, but we can say that it shares its underpinnings with the upcoming standard Range Rover Electric. So expect a 542bhp dual-motor setup, four-wheel drive and a 118kWh (usable capacity) battery. 

Given the sports-car-rivalling power output, the acceleration feels punchy – especially with launch control engaged. It can even get a little squirmy when you floor the accelerator pedal, tugging at the steering wheel in an attempt to take control of itself. 

We reckon it’d give plenty of rivals a good run for their money – that goes for the BMW iX xDrive60, the entry-level Lotus Eletre 600, the Polestar 3 Dual Motor and the entry-level Porsche Cayenne Electric. 

Other versions should join the Sport Electric Range in due course; perhaps a less powerful and cheaper model, or something wound up to 11 to challenge the 1140bhp Cayenne Electric Turbo. 

Is it agile and is the ride comfortable?

The Sport Electric comes with plenty of clever gadgets and gizmos to aid both agility and comfort. For instance, there’s adjustable air suspension derived from the petrol-powered Range Rover Sport SV, as well as four-wheel steering. The latter is especially impressive, and it gives this near-five-foot-long SUV an impressively tight turning circle – one you’d usually associate with your average family hatchback. 

The four-wheel steering, plus a lower centre of gravity compared with the combustion-engined Sport, meant the Sport Electric felt sharp and composed around the tight slalom course on our test drive. It felt a bit more boat-like when we picked up the pace, which is hardly surprising given its size and weight, but we seldom felt nervous thanks to its precise steering. 

We did get a chance to venture away from the Goodwood Motor Circuit’s smooth track, and on to an off-road environment. There, the Sport Electric rode wonderfully, absorbing bumps without feeling too floaty. It tackled a number of obstacles – an archway, a set of stairs, a hole in the side of an aircraft (as you do) – with impressive composure. Perhaps even as well as the combustion-engined car can. 

Is it quiet and how easy is it to drive smoothly?

There’s barely any wind or road noise when driving along in the Sport Electric. You do get a subtle artificial engine sound played through the speakers, but that’s about it. Driving smoothly is easy too, because the weights of all the controls are well judged – barring the brake pedal, which feels spongey. You do get a one-pedal driving mode though, so you’re less likely to rely on it constantly. 

What’s the range and efficiency like, and how quickly can it charge?

Range, efficiency and charging figures are still under wraps. Given the large size of the battery, we’d hope for at least 300 miles on a full charge – at least officially. The Sport Electric would need to nudge or exceed 400 miles to compete with the Porsche Cayenne Electric, while charging at 400kW to match that car’s maximum charging speed. 

Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

What does the interior look like and is it well made?

The Range Rover Sport and Sport Electric are basically the same inside. Even the ‘S’ label by the gear selector remains, but here, it stands for ‘Single pedal’ rather than ‘Sport’. As such, the design is classy and minimalist – some might argue too minimalist, but we’ll get on to that. 

In terms of quality, the Sport Electric is properly plush inside, and it feels sturdy, with a high-end feel throughout that easily rivals the BMW iX. Most of the materials match the more expensive Range Rover, which is only a good thing (given the Sport is typically less expensive to buy). 

Is the driving position comfortable and is it easy to see out?

Like the full-fat Range Rover, the Sport Electric sits you very high, giving you a commanding view of the road ahead. What’s more, the steering wheel, pedals and seat all line up well, so you aren’t left feeling askew. 

As long as you don't drop the driver's seat too low, you’ll be able to see down to the bonnet to the nose of the car; that’s helpful in tight parking spots. The door mirrors are big and the side windows offer a good view out, but seeing directly out the back, through the shallow rear window, isn't quite as easy. You’ll get a better view out the back of a standard Range Rover. 

Are the dashboard and infotainment system easy to use?

Like the regular Sport, physical buttons in the Sport Electric are limited mainly to the window switches and the steering wheel controls; they, among other things, configure the 13.7in digital driver's display behind the steering wheel. The driver's display screen is crisp, with clear graphics, and a useful level of customisation. 

The Sport’s 13.1in infotainment touchscreen controls most of the car’s features. On the plus side, the touchscreen is positioned within easy reach of the driver and responds swiftly to inputs. Its resolution is also impressive and, while there are a few sub-menus to dig through, it’s not a tricky set-up to navigate once you know your way around. 

Some more physical controls would still be ideal, but then again, we’d say the same about the Lotus Electre, Polestar 3 and Porsche Cayenne Electric.  

Passenger & boot space

How it copes with people and clutter

How much space does it have for people?

The Range Rover Sport Electric is the same size as the regular Sport, so it has the same amount of passenger space. It means there’s a generous amount of room for long-legged people up front, and plenty of elbow area too. There's fractionally less headroom than there is in a Range Rover, but you’d have to sport a substantial mohawk to notice. 

Storage space is good: there’s two cupholders in the centre console, two gloveboxes, and, under the centre armrest, a big cubby (which is refrigerated with the Comfort Pack option ticked). The only minor gripe is the door pockets are quite slim.

Rear leg room is as good as it is in the bigger Range Rover, so even if there are two tall adults sitting in the front, the rear can easily accommodate another lanky pair. There should still be room left over for a fifth person to sit comfortably back there too. 

While the previous-generation Range Rover Sport (2013-2022) was available with seven seats, the latest Sport (including the Sport Electric) is capped at five. If you need more, take a look at the Range Rover LWB, or see our guide to the best seven-seaters.

How much room does it have for luggage?

The Sport Electric is no worse (or better) off for boot space compared with the regular Sport. This means you’ll be able to fit nine carry-on suitcases beneath the parcel shelf, which is one more than the BMW iX can manage. 

Buying & owning

Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is

How much does it cost and what equipment do you get?

For pricing, your guess is as good as ours. We’d imagine £120,000 is somewhat on the money (ba dum tss), given that’ll make the Range Rover Sport Electric more expensive than any plug-in-hybrid Sport, but cheaper than the range-topping, V8-engined Sport SV. 

You’ll have to wait and see what equipment you’ll get, too, although we can’t imagine the list of luxuries will be stingy. 

Is it reliable, and how long is the warranty?

We’ll be testing the Sport Electric in the coming months and years, but until then, we have no definitive answer about how reliable it’ll be. Generally speaking, though, it typically isn’t a strong point for Land Rover models. 

In our 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, the marque ended up 26th out of 30 car makers included – way below the likes of BMW and Lexus. If something did go wrong, the brand offers a standard three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, which can be extended at a cost. That’s about par for the course. 

How safe is it, and is it easy to steal?

Again, we don’t know the full picture yet, but the regular Range Rover Sport was awarded the full five stars for overall safety by Euro NCAP (back in 2022, mind). 

We’d hope that, like the regular Sport, the Sport Electric will get an alarm, immobiliser and tracker (with a 12-month subscription) as standard. We’d suggest investing in a faraday pouch for the remote fob – there have been lots of cases of Land Rovers (and other keyless-entry cars) being stolen from driveways by thieves picking up the keyless signal from a fob placed near the front door.

Buy it if...

– You like a super-high driving position and a plush interior
– You like a good ride and handling balance 
– You want a large SUV with a tight turning circle

Don't it if...

– You need seven seats
– You have a modest budget
– You want the quickest, most powerful electric SUV available

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