The Range Rover Electric is set to redefine the realms of electric propulsion, combining luxury, refinement, and robust capability.
With prototypes now vigorously tested at some of the globe’s most unforgiving terrains, this vehicle is shaping up to be as audacious as it is innovative.
From the icy chills of the Arctic Circle at minus 40 degrees Celsius to the blistering heat exceeding 50 degrees in the Middle Eastern deserts, this Range Rover is being challenged to its core.
At the heart of these tests is the all-electric drivetrain, now being scrutinised under extreme conditions that would make even the hardiest explorer baulk.
The battery and Electric Drive Unit (EDU) which includes the transmission, electric motor, and power electronics, are all proudly assembled in-house by Jaguar Land Rover, a pioneering move for the brand.
The icy expanses of Sweden’s frozen lakes have become the proving grounds for Range Rover’s cutting-edge all-electric propulsion system.
Here, the vehicle’s performance on slippery surfaces is enhanced, ensuring that the Range Rover’s hallmark of handling all terrains and weathers with aplomb remains steadfast.
The Range Rover Electric introduces a new traction control system that redefines performance on icy or low-grip terrains. This system eschews traditional methods, which rely on the ABS unit, and instead manages wheel slip directly at each individual electric drive control unit.
This adjustment reduces the torque reaction time at each wheel from a typical 100 milliseconds to an astonishingly brief 1 millisecond.
Thanks to groundbreaking software developed by the Jaguar Land Rover team, this vehicle boasts precise EDU speed control for sharp management of wheel slip, minimising the need for ABS intervention. This traction maximises grip on all surfaces with a response that’s both quick and controlled, markedly elevating the Range Rover driving experience.
Thomas Mueller, Executive Director of Product Engineering, encapsulates the vision: “Range Rover with electric power signifies the customary Range Rover luxury, refinement, and capability, enriched with near-silent, fully electric propulsion; offering smooth and relaxed journeys.”
“Our rigorous physical testing and development program is designed to push the Range Rover Electric to its limits, ensuring that it remains unparalleled in its capability when it finally reaches our customers.”
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