A Growing Electric Range Rover Lineup
Range Rover’s electric plans are coming into focus, and the lineup is getting busier. The compact electric Evoque replacement is set for 2027, built on JLR’s new EMA platform. The full-size Range Rover Electric is also launching this year after a long wait. Now, there’s confirmation of another EV that fits between those two, and it’s arriving sooner than expected.
JLR Finance Chief Richard Molyneux confirmed the news during a recent earnings call. He called the new model a “unique” addition to the Range Rover lineup, but didn’t share many details. Based on the timing and where it fits, this is clearly the long-awaited electric replacement for the Velar.
The report says this new EV will be revealed this year. That puts it ahead of the smaller Evoque replacement and just after the flagship Range Rover Electric.
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The Electric Velar Replacement
Land Rover isn’t just turning the Velar into an EV. According to the Automotive News, the Velar replacement has a longer, lower body, with a shape that leans more toward a wagon than an SUV. The lower ride height should improve aerodynamics, which is key to electric range.
This will be the first model built on JLR’s Electric Modular Architecture, or EMA. The same platform will also be used for the electric Evoque replacement and other future compact and midsize EVs. Production is set for JLR’s Halewood plant in the UK, which has been updated for this new architecture.
Land Rover hasn’t shared specs or powertrain details yet, but it’s clear that this isn’t a budget Range Rover or a smaller version of the flagship. Instead, it’s aimed at buyers who want efficiency and road presence, not just off-road capability.
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A Unique Range Rover
The timing of this launch shows where Land Rover sees demand. By bringing out a Velar-sized EV before the smaller Evoque replacement, the brand is betting on the premium midsize segment. It also means Range Rover will soon have a full-size, midsize, and compact electric lineup.
Describing the model as “unique” is vague, but it points to a change in design direction. A lower, more car-like Range Rover is a big shift from what the badge usually means, especially as electric priorities take over. If the Velar replacement arrives as planned, it could end up being one of the most significant Range Rovers yet.
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