range rover sport electric previewedFollowing the preview of the flagship Range Rover Electric, Land Rover has formally confirmed that its more agile sibling, the Range Rover Sport Electric, is on track for a debut later this year. The brand showcased the upcoming premium SUV in a private preview at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, utilizing the motor circuit to demonstrate its development progress.The addition of a zero-emission variant completes the Range Rover Sport's multi-powertrain lineup, which already encompasses mild-hybrid inline-six and V8 gasoline options, diesels, and plug-in hybrids. While Land Rover's official release focused on the vehicle's dynamic calibration and bespoke chassis tuning, key technical specifications regarding the vehicle's electrical architecture have begun to surface.Range Rover Sport Electric Prototype: All the DetailsRange Rover Sport Electric Prototype: All the DetailsView GalleryAdvertisementAdvertisement27 photosShared Underpinnings, Enhanced OutputThe Range Rover Sport Electric is built on the flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex) platform, which was engineered from the outset to house pure-electric drivetrains alongside combustion setups. While Land Rover has not yet finalized public data, industry intelligence suggests the Sport model will receive a re-tuned, more potent iteration of the standard electric Range Rover's powertrain.According to reported specifications, the propulsion system will utilize identical twin electric motors arranged across both axles, ensuring a fixed 50:50 power split and permanent all-wheel drive capability. Land Rover said in a press release that the model will offer more power and torque, though it's not clear if they mean compared to the gasoline model, or versus the conventional Range Rover model.At least two power outputs are expecting with a base model around 444-hp and a higher performance version with 542-hp.AdvertisementAdvertisement"Electric power brings a new edge to Range Rover Sport," said Martin Limpert Managing Director at Land Rover. "The preview at Goodwood Festival of Speed is only a glimpse of how this model will redefine performance SUVs again later this year, combining the refinement and immediate performance of electric drive while further elevating the unmistakable character of Range Rover Sport our clients already know and love."Battery Capacity and Projected RangeThe dual-motor assembly reportedly draws power from a massive 118.5-kWh lithium-ion battery pack integrated into the floor structure. While substantial enough to provide a Land Rover-estimated EPA cruising range of roughly 330 miles (531 km), it stops short of the footprint seen in some competing full-size luxury EVs-most notably the new BMW iX5, which carries a larger 141-kWh pack.By choosing a slightly more compact energy storage system than BMW, Land Rover engineers may be aiming to mitigate the substantial weight penalties associated with extreme battery capacities, potentially favoring agility, suspension response, and traditional off-road wheel articulation.Market ContextWhen the production version arrives in late 2026, it will face an increasingly crowded premium landscape. The luxury electric SUV market is no longer defined strictly by range metrics, but by how seamlessly legacy dynamics translate to electric torque. Land Rover claims to have integrated unique acoustic signatures and custom active chassis software to maintain the Sport's distinct driver-focused character.AdvertisementAdvertisementFull pricing, final hardware configurations, and charging performance data are expected from the manufacturer during the official reveal scheduled for later this year.