Range Rover Electric specs unveiled

JLR did unveil the Range Rover Electric this month, but the announcement was not made on September 7. The company published U.S. details on September 2, 2026, saying the vehicle is available to order now from $138,000. In the U.S. release, Range Rover said the SUV delivers up to 542 horsepower, 627 lb-ft of torque and 333 miles of EPA range. (media.jlr.com) That matters because the social post appears to have bundled two different subjects: the vehicle’s newly published specs and a broader discussion about U.S. charging buildout under the federal NEVI program. (media.jlr.com) The specs are official. Any suggestion that NEVI timelines are directly tied to this vehicle launch is an inference unless separately sourced. (highways.dot.gov) FHWA says NEVI was created to help states deploy EV charging infrastructure and build an interconnected national network, not to support any single automaker rollout. ### What did Range Rover actually announce? The September 2 U.S. release says the Range Rover Electric uses two 260-kW motors, an 800-volt architecture and a 118.5-kWh battery. (media.jlr.com) JLR said the SUV can charge from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes on DC fast charging and add up to 125 EPA miles in 10 minutes. The same release says the vehicle keeps core Range Rover capability claims, including up to 35 inches of wading depth, while adding single-pedal driving and a lower center of gravity. JLR also said the model is expected to be its most patented Range Rover, with about 300 patent applications filed. (highways.dot.gov) ### So what are the key U.S. numbers buyers would care about? The U.S. figures are 333 miles of EPA range, 542 horsepower, 627 lb-ft of torque and a starting MSRP of $138,000. JLR also said a First Edition will be offered in Belgravia Green, Santorini Black or Varesine Blue with a Light Cloud interior using Ultrafabrics and Kvadrat materials. (media.jlr.com) The earlier December 2023 company preview had disclosed the 800-volt architecture and said the model would be built in Solihull, with batteries and electric drive units assembled in the United Kingdom. The September 2026 launch fills in the U.S.-market range, charging and pricing details that were not public at that stage. (media.jlr.com) ### Where does NEVI fit in, and where does it not? FHWA says the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program was established by the 2021 infrastructure law to fund state deployment of EV chargers along designated alternative fuel corridors. The program provides funding to states for strategic charging buildout and sets requirements around public access, payment methods, data sharing and reliability. (media.jlr.com) The Energy Department’s Alternative Fuels Data Center says NEVI can cover up to 80% of eligible project costs. States must submit updated plans annually to their FHWA division offices and publicly post those plans, including community engagement and cybersecurity strategies. (media.landrover.com) ### Is NEVI still active in 2026? FHWA’s fiscal 2026 notice says $1 billion was set aside for NEVI in fiscal 2026, with $15 million retained for administration and $100 million reserved for grants to states or localities needing additional help. That left $885 million available for distribution to states under the notice. The same federal materials say NEVI formula funds are made available each fiscal year through FY 2026. (highways.dot.gov) If a state determines its designated corridors are fully built out, it can propose other public locations for EV charger installation, subject to FHWA review. ### What should readers watch next? Range Rover said the Electric is available to order now in the United States, with details posted through its U.S. ordering channels. (afdc.energy.gov) On the infrastructure side, the next concrete documents are state NEVI plan updates and FHWA funding actions, which determine where federally backed corridor charging sites move forward. (media.jlr.com) (highways.dot.gov)