Range Rover’s first electric SUV gets faster charging and more range with new battery tech

Range Rover revealed the first images of its long-awaited fully electric SUV last month, generating strong interest ahead of its official launch later this year.

After a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Range Rover Electric will feature Fortescue’s advanced EV battery software, claimed to boost range with faster charging speeds.

The vehicle is undergoing extreme weather testing in places like the Arctic Circle and deserts of the Middle East.

It features a new traction control system designed to enhance performance in slippery conditions.

JLR signed a multi-year deal to use software from Elysia, an EV battery tech spinoff from Fortescue, to improve battery longevity, safety, and performance.

The company's new partnership is part of its Reimagine strategy that includes electrifying all brands by 2030.

Range Rover’s first electric SUV will launch later this year, competing with the new Porsche Macan EV and other luxury electric SUVs.

More details, including specs and pricing, are expected closer to launch.