JLR has been spotted testing a prototype for an electric vehicle that will take a place in its Range Rover family of luxury SUVs.
JLR is known to be planning the reveal of an electric version of its iconic Range Rover shortly, though that isn’t the vehicle seen here. The electric Range Rover matches the design of its gas-powered sibling, apart from a few tweaks up front to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The same will also be true for an upcoming electric Range Rover Sport.
The vehicle seen here is much lower and sleeker than the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, suggesting it might be a successor to the current Range Rover Velar. The Velar has been on sale since the 2018 model year and will be due for replacement soon.
According to our photographer, the prototype looked longer than the current Velar. It also looks lower and wider.
JLR last year said its new EMA (Electrified Modular Architecture) platform being developed for smaller SUVs would spawn its first model in 2025, and that the model would be a member of the Range Rover family. It’s likely that’s the vehicle seen here testing.
The EMA platform will also be used for next-generation versions of the Range Rover Evoque and related Discovery Sport.
JLR also has the MLA platform for larger SUVs. The MLA made its debut in the latest Range Rover and also underpins the latest Range Rover Sport.
Given the expected 2025 debut for the new SUV, an arrival in the U.S. as a 2026 model is likely. Other new JLR vehicles in the works include the first of Jaguar’s new ultra-luxury range, plus a Defender rally raid vehicle.
