Range Rover confirms all-electric GT grand tourer for 2027 launch
JLR’s latest announcement positions the Range Rover GT as a sleek, all-terrain electric vehicle, though specific performance metrics and pricing remain undisclosed ahead of its scheduled debut.
Range Rover has officially confirmed the development of a new all-electric grand tourer, the Range Rover GT, which is scheduled for release in 2027. Built on the Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) at the Halewood plant in the UK, the vehicle is described by the manufacturer as the "most car-like Range Rover ever created." The announcement introduces a sleek coupé silhouette that marks a radical departure from the brand’s traditional SUV lineup, while the company maintains that the model will retain its signature all-terrain capabilities.
The interior design features a minimalist aesthetic dominated by digital interfaces, including a small driver’s display and a larger central touchscreen. Physical switchgear has been largely eliminated, with climate controls and other functions managed via touchscreens, a decision that contrasts with a recent industry trend towards reverting to physical buttons. Additional features include a panoramic roof, concealed air vents, and speakers hidden beneath the dashboard textile, aiming to provide a refined environment for long-distance travel.
Martin Limpert, global managing director at Range Rover, stated that the vehicle aims to "redefine the grand-touring segment" with its "GT poise, proportions and long-distance refinement." He emphasised that the EV offers capabilities that conventional grand tourers cannot match, specifically referencing the inclusion of off-road prowess. However, specific details regarding price, driving range, and power figures have not been disclosed, with the vehicle currently undergoing final testing based on camouflaged prototype images.
The launch of the Range Rover GT has raised questions regarding potential internal competition with Jaguar’s upcoming all-electric Type 01. Both vehicles target the luxury grand-touring segment and are set to launch in the same year under parent company JLR. A Range Rover spokesperson clarified that the GT retains "all-terrain capability," distinguishing it from the Jaguar Type 01, which is described as an electric four-door luxury GT.
Structurally, the two models utilise different platforms. The Range Rover GT is built on the EMA architecture, which is distinct from the Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) used for the larger Range Rover Electric and the Jaguar Type 01. While the GT will initially be available in electric form, hybrid options are expected to follow later in the vehicle's lifecycle. Jaguar, conversely, is committed to being an electric-only brand, despite the MLA platform's capability to support hybrid variants.
