Order books are now open for the 2027 Range Rover Sport Electric which was developed alongside its larger sibling the Range Rover Electric.This story was originally published on WardsAuto. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily WardsAuto newsletter.Range Rover has pulled the wraps off its first fully electric Range Rover Sport, claiming a balance between performance and dynamic handling.The Range Rover Sport Electric has a significantly stiffer body structure and a center of gravity that's nearly 3 inches lower than that of the previous plug-in hybrid model, yet with a curb weight in the same 6,000-pound vicinity as its predecessor, according to Jaguar Land Rover in its Oct. 1 release.The Range Rover Sport is a sportier, two-row counterpart to the three-row Range Rover, including a more rakish roofline, lower stance, and more handling-oriented dynamic tuning versus the Range Rover.Developed alongside the previously released Range Rover Electric, the Range Rover Sport Electric uses a specially tuned traction control system, a dynamic air suspension, and active roll control. Its Adaptive Dynamics 2, an active suspension system incorporating damping, monitors 100 parameters 500 times per second, providing greater control of body roll and pitch when cornering and braking, according to JLR.It also gets Twin Valve Dampers and Adaptive Dynamics, which monitor 100 parameters 500 times per second providing greater control of body roll and pitch when cornering and braking.To help with steep inclines, Range Rover Sport Electric boasts 623 lb.-ft. of torque, the most of any Range Rover Sport, and torque that ramps up 50% faster than Range Rover Electric.Its powertrain's maximum output is 542 hp and can match the 0-to-60 mph acceleration time of the P540 V8‑powered Range Rover of just 4.3 seconds when Dynamic Launch Mode is engaged, Range Rover says.This is powered by 800-volt electric architecture, using a 118.5-kWh lithium‑ion battery pack and featuring two 260-kW electric motors.The Range Rover Sport Electric claims a real‑world range of up to 333 miles, according to the automaker, citing its own on-the-road testing. The use of public rapid DC chargers can add up to 136 miles of driving range in just 10 minutes, or charge from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes, JLR says.Orders are now open some markets, with the model offered in four versions: Dynamic SE, Dynamic HSE, Autobiography and First Edition, the latter finished in Zadar Grey with Satin Wrap, black contrast roof and 22‑inch alloy wheels.Jaguar Land Rover told WardsAuto that the Range Rover Sport Electric will not be currently available in the U.S., It markets its Range Rover Electric with a sticker price starting at $138,000."The seamlessly‑integrated electric propulsion system means we've been able to unlock new levels of responsiveness and precision, with a uniquely tuned chassis set‑up, performance‑focused torque delivery, and distinctive sound profiles that ensure our clients enjoy the very best driver engagement in a sporting luxury SUV," said Range Rover Managing Director Martin Limpert in a company statement.2027 Range Rover Electric launches with $180K First Edition',
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