Electric Range Rover Prototype Embarks On Its Most Intense Testing Phase

The all-electric Range Rover prototypes are undergoing extreme testing in the UAE's harsh desert environment.

This process challenges their performance, efficiency and temperature control systems to ensure durability, reliability and optimal range in the most unforgiving conditions - we’re talking temperatures exceeding 50 degrees.. Ouch!

Thomas Müller, Executive Director, Product Engineering said: “A hot climate is one of the most challenging for any battery electric vehicle, because of the need to cool the cabin and optimise battery performance at the same time. The additional challenge of driving on sand requires controlled low-speed torque, so our specially developed traction control and thermal management systems work in harmony to ensure power delivery is unaffected. Our tests have shown that in this climate, repeatedly driving the equivalent of 100 metres uphill on fine sand, Range Rover Electric matches the performance of its ICE equivalents; in some instances, even surpassing them – thanks to the introduction of these new features.”

Suspension tweaks on sand

The all-electric Range Rover combines balanced weight distribution and advanced suspension for stability and control on sand. Its Intelligent Torque Management system delivers improved traction by adjusting torque at each wheel in as little as 1 millisecond, ensuring rapid response, smooth acceleration and refined handling on diverse dune landscapes.

Passed with flying colours

In Sharjah’s Al Badayer desert, the all-electric Range Rover successfully completed the 300ft "Big Red" dune climb five times without any performance decline. This accomplishment marks a significant development milestone as the vehicle's luxury features are refined ahead of 2025 client reservations.

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