Range Rover Readying EV to Challenge Tesla Model X
It appears that Tesla has caught the attention of several luxury automakers.
Land Rover is turning its attention to the American electric automaker and is planning to develop an electric vehicle for its Range Rover lineup.
Likely to be a crossover, expect the Range Rover EV to have a more stylish, low-roofed design rather than the British automaker simply creating an electric variant of an existing model. Land Rover design chief Gerry McGovern has recently hinted that the automaker is working on expanding the Range Rover brand with what he called “incredibly luxurious, low-slung” models with more of a focus to on-road performance but still capable of cross-country driving thanks to adjustable air suspension.
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If the model does get the green light, it will likely be based on a version of the company’s aluminum monocoque architecture that will be modified in order to store a battery pack. And in order to compete with the Tesla Model X, all-wheel drive with electric motors on the front and rear axles appears to be a certainty.
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[Source: Autocar]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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