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In July 2026 Jaguar Land Rover announced the Range Rover GT as the brand’s fifth model and its first fully electric grand‑tourer. Built on the new 800‑volt Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA), the GT integrates the battery into the chassis for higher rigidity and a low centre of gravity. Production will be at JLR’s Halewood plant in the United Kingdom. Early images released in late July show a low‑slung, fast‑back coupe silhouette – the lowest‑ground‑clearance SUV in the Range Rover line – and a more road‑oriented design that emphasizes highway comfort over extreme off‑road capability. The vehicle uses a dual‑motor all‑wheel‑drive system, a 119 kWh battery, and delivers between 450 hp and 550 hp. The interior adopts a minimalist layout with a large horizontal OLED touchscreen, digital driver display, hidden full‑width air vents and woven‑textile trim, offered in a 2+2 seating arrangement with an optional three‑seat rear bench and a panoramic glass roof. Jaguar Land Rover Rover’s 2026‑27 electrification program now includes confirmed that the fully electric GT will be launched before the end of 2026, with a public debut scheduled for early 2027 and a hybrid version planned details for a later phase. Over‑the‑air updates and advanced driver‑assist features are built‑in, underscoring JLR’s shift toward fully electrified luxury vehicles. Later in July, Land Rover unveiled a prototype of the fully electric Range Rover Sport, also slated for market launch by the end of 2026. Sport. The Sport prototype, unveiled in July, retains its the classic Sport silhouette but drops the exhaust tailpipe and adopts a closed grille. It is powered Powered by dual electric motors delivering 444‑542 between 444 hp and about 542 hp and 850 Nm of torque, fed by it uses a 117‑118.5 kWh battery that supports up to capable of 350 kW DC fast charging. EPA‑rated range charging and is projected at roughly to achieve about 530 km (330 mi), mi) EPA range, with WLTP figures expected to be higher. Chief executive Martin Limpert highlighted advanced torque‑optimising technology and a chassis tuned for dynamic driving while preserving luxury. The model is positioned against upcoming high‑end electric SUVs such as the BMW iX5, Porsche Cayenne Electric and Volvo EX90, and is slated for market launch before the end of 2026, with a public debut expected in early 2027. These announcements build on the earlier Range Rover GT rollout, underscoring JLR’s broader shift toward fully electrified luxury vehicles across its flagship SUV line.