The Range Rover Electric has been spotted undergoing hot weather testing in Dubai (Image: JLR)
The latest-generation of an has been spotted undergoing testing in an exotic location that can reach up to 50 degrees celcius before it hits the showrooms.
JLR has shared images of the upcoming during its hot-weather testing, which took place in , along the roads and on the tough desert sand dunes.
Thomas Müller, Executive Director of Product Engineering at JLR, previously stated that the will be the most refined model in the lineup since the first was launched in 1970.
He explained: “We are on target to create the quietest and most refined Range Rover ever created.
“The magic ingredients that underpin the success of remain unchanged: timeless, reductionist design, a serene cabin, and go-anywhere capability – but now offered with zero tailpipe emissions.”
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The Range Rover Electric looks nearly identical to the petrol or diesel-powered version (Image: JLR)
A variant of JLR’s flagship model, the new Range Rover Electric will feature nearly identical styling, including the same sleek headlight clusters on an otherwise minimalist, boxy front end, and near-flat doors with pop-out handles.
However, in comparison to the petrol and diesel models, the new Range Rover Electric will be distinguished by a new grille insert with thinner, less uniform slats, with EVs typically requiring less cooling than an internal combustion engine (ICE).
During the EV’s time in Dubai, it travelled through the Sharjah’s Al Badayer desert, climbing up the infamous ‘Big Red’ – a 300ft sand dune that all Range Rovers are subject to completing five times without showing any signs of strain.
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Before launching, all Range Rovers are tested five times up a 300ft sand dune (Image: JLR)
Thomas highlighted that the tests show that the Range Rover Electric has all the capabilities of a petrol-powered model, even during blistering heat.
He continued: “A hot climate is one of the most challenging for any battery electric vehicle, because of the need to cool the cabin and optimise battery performance at the same time.
“Our tests have shown that in this climate, repeatedly driving the equivalent of 100 metres uphill on fine sand, Range Rover Electric matches the performance of its ICE equivalents; in some instances, even surpassing them – thanks to the introduction of these new features.”
Compared to previous models, JLR claim that the new Range Rover Electric will be more capable on slippy off-road surfaces, thanks to a new Intelligent Torque Management system.
When activated, this will reduce the amount of torque offered by each electric drive control unit in the space of a few milliseconds, helping to reduce cases of wheelspin causing a loss of grip.
However, with testing still underway, it is currently unclear how much the new Range Rover Electric will cost, with the first reservations set to take place in 2025.