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The Next Generation Range Rover Velar: A Shift to Electric Fastback

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Introduction to the New Range Rover Velar

The automotive world is buzzing with anticipation as Range Rover gears up to unveil the next generation of its Velar model, expected to hit the scene next spring. This evolution promises to bring significant changes, including a transition from traditional combustion power to electric engines. The new Velar is not just going electric; it is also changing its body style from a conventional SUV to a sleeker, lower-slung fastback design.

The Next Generation Range Rover Velar A Shift to Electric Fastback

Aiming for the Luxury Electric Market

With this new design direction, the Range Rover Velar aims to compete directly with premium electric vehicles like the Porsche Macan EV and the Taycan Cross Turismo. Reports suggest that the electric Velar will carry forward the philosophy of the previously conceptualized “road rover,” which focused on on-road performance. Although that model never reached production, its impact on the new Velar’s design and purpose will be significant.

Technological Advancements and Competitive Edge

The upcoming electric Velar is anticipated to be built on Jaguar-Land Rover’s state-of-the-art 800-volt EVA platform, allowing for rapid charging rates up to 350 kW. This technological edge will also benefit sister models, including the next-gen Evoque and a new Defender Sport, to be introduced later. As competition heats up in the luxury electric crossover segment, the Velar’s engaging fastback body style and robust electric performance will be critical in rediscovering its market presence. The first pure electric Range Rover is expected to debut this year, making way for the Velar’s introduction early next year, setting an exciting stage for the luxury electric vehicle market.

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