Land Rover is an iconic British brand, famed globally for its off-road and four-wheel drive vehicles. Land Rover is owned by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Automotive PLC, a leading luxury vehicle manufacturer with a distinctive reputation of being British and iconic.
However the automotive company is now owned by the leading Indian industrial conglomerate, the Tata Group. The blue chip, India headquartered company is a leading player in the automotive sector via its Tata Motors subsidiary based in Mumbai. Tata acquired Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford Motor Company in 2008. JLR continues to conduct its operations from Coventry in the United Kingdom.
Range Rover electric vehicles (EVs) include:
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The Land Rover Range Rover Velar (simply known as Range Rover Velar) luxury SUV was unveiled in London in early 2017. The Velar is the fourth model in the Range Rover SUV line-up. Deliveries commenced in late 2017. The SUV is now also available as a mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) and a plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV). Land Rover has not announced a date for the introduction of the pure electric Velar SUV.
If a roofline closer to a coupé style is your thing, then the Range Rover Velar is a more compelling choice, than the more traditionally styled roofline of the Range Rover Sport. With the availability of the plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Velar, the SUV has advanced its attractiveness, for both families and company-car drivers keen on lowering the cost of motoring.
The Velar PHEV combines a 2.0-litre (4-cylinder) turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor. The automotive manufacturer claims a fuel economy up to 128.4 mpg for the electric vehicle (EV). Of course, the real-world fuel economy will depend on a number of factors, but none as influential as using the e-mode. Bottom-line, to increase the fuel economy of the electric vehicle and lower the driving costs, the PHEV should be driven as much as possible on the pure electric mode.
Given the WLTP certified emission-free range is 32 miles, and most commutes are short, there is much scope for taking advantage of electric driving to save money. The PHEV has a 17.1 kWh onboard EV battery, which is reasonably standard for a PHEV of this size.
However, expect the real-world emission-free electric range to be closer to 27 miles. The EV range is impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, speed, load, regenerative braking, road conditions, weather, wheel size and a lot more.
Taking advantage of the EV range will also require inculcating a habit of charging the EV on a regular basis, which is as easy as charging a smartphone. We at e-zoomed recommend the use of a dedicated EV charging station, like easee to charge the EV. We do not encourage the use of a domestic 3-PIN plug.
The EV is capable of DC charging up to 32 kW (0%-80%: 30 minutes). Do keep in mind that most PHEVs are not capable of DC rapid charging. Charging the EV (0% – 80%) using a single-phase EV charger will take up to one hour and 40 minutes.
Of course, if you top up on a regular basis, the charging time will be faster. The EV incorporates a 7 kW AC onboard charger. Land Rover offers a warranty up to 6 years or 60,000 miles.
The performance of the all-wheel drive electric SUV is good, despite the additional weight of the onboard EV battery. The Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV can achieve 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds, with a top speed up to 130 mph. The drivetrain delivers a maximum power of 404 HP (torque: 640 Nm), sufficient for city and motorway driving.
As can be expected from a premium priced SUV, the Velar plug-in hybrid offers a high quality interior, with a good level of standard safety features and technology. These include: 10″ touchscreen, Pivi Pro with connected navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rear camera, lane keep assist, driver condition monitor, dynamic stability control, roll stability control and more. The EV has been awarded Five-Stars for the NCAP safety rating.
In terms of practicality, the roofline does impact the available headroom for rear seat passengers. Nevertheless, the inside cabin is spacious. The boot space is also impacted by the placement of the EV battery and offers up to 440 L.
The claimed tailpipe emissions of the PHEV is up to 57g (CO2/km). The EV is suitable for both families and company-car drivers. Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate for electric cars. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet.
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The Range Rover Velar Plug-In Hybrid SUV (credit:JLR)
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