Ranger Rover Electric prototypes are currently undergoing the most intense testing in unforgiving temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius and humidity of up to 90 per cent. Vehicle performance and efficiency are being fiercely challenged to ensure the entire drivetrain is reliably temperature-controlled and built to support optimum longevity and range.
Hot weather is one of the most challenging aspects for any battery electric vehicle due to the need to cool the cabin and optimise battery performance simultaneously. The Range Rover Electric is incredibly efficient, exceeding the thermal test performance of any Range Rover on sand. Despite all the constraints, optimum thermal performance was consistently maintained throughout the intense and prolonged desert driving.
The Range Rover’s intelligent electric drive system and advanced terrain response create a seamless experience that takes you beyond the city of Dubai into the desert without hesitation – equipped with confidence-inspiring capabilities.
The balanced weight distribution and advanced suspension system maintain effortless control and stability through the sand, with a highly composed performance. The non-slip traction systems provide instant torque, allowing for rapid acceleration, responsiveness, and improved handling even when navigating the varied dune formations.
The new intelligent torque management system in the Range Rover Electric distributes the task of managing wheel slip directly to each electric drive control unit, reducing the torque response time for each wheel from around 100 milliseconds to less than 1 millisecond. This provides improved traction control when driving on soft sand.
All Range Rover vehicles must complete five ascents without showing any reduction in performance before proceeding to the next testing phase.
The Range Rover Electric has completed this feat, and customers can start bookings in 2025.
