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The Range Rover has been a symbol of success, luxury and effortless capability since 1970. But can its legendary combination of comfort, refinement and go-anywhere ability survive the switch to electric power?
Nicola Hume gets behind the wheel of the all-new Range Rover Electric, a luxury SUV that promises to deliver everything we love about the original – without the petrol or diesel engine.
With prices starting at £154,070 and rising to £225,240, this is a seriously expensive electric car. But what do you get for your money?
Twin electric motors produce 542hp and 850Nm of torque, with all-wheel drive and instant electric punch. There's a huge 118kWh battery, an official range of up to 372 miles and ultra-rapid charging at up to 350kW.
And this isn't just a luxury road cruiser. Range Rover promises that its electric version will be just as capable off-road as its combustion-engined siblings, with sophisticated traction control, impressive ground clearance and the ability to tackle serious terrain.
Inside, expect sumptuous materials, extraordinary personalisation options and all the space you'd expect from a Range Rover. But with rivals including the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Volvo EX90, BMW iX5 and the new electric Bentley, is it still the ultimate luxury SUV?
We explore the driving experience, real-world range, charging performance, interior quality and off-road ability to find out whether going electric makes the Range Rover even better – or whether its rivals have stolen some of its crown.
Would you choose the electric Range Rover or spend your £150,000-plus on a Bentley instead? Let us know in the comments!