Both Range Rover and Range Rover Sport all-electric variants are set to be launched in India by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in the latter part of 2027. The vehicles will first be brought in as Completely Built Units (CBUs) from the UK.
It is expected that JLR will evaluate the need for the product in the market and then decide if they will be assembled in the country or not.
Electric Range Rover India Launch: Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Expected launch | Second half of 2027 |
| Models | Range Rover Electric, Range Rover Sport Electric |
| Initial import route | Completely built units (CBUs) |
| Platform | MLA-Flex |
| Local assembly | Possible later; not confirmed |
| Launching by (in India) | Jaguar Land Rover |
What to Expect From the Electric SUVs
The electric Range Rover variants are based on the MLA-Flex platform of JLR, just like their combustion engine-based models. But unlike the latter, the electric variants will be imported initially and won’t be manufactured domestically.
JLR will wait to see the reception of the Indian market before making any such decision. Also, the India–UK trade deal does not offer any tax breaks on imports of electric vehicles in the first five years of the deal.
Along with this, the Range Rover’s global managing director Martin Limpert have said, “We will test the market first, see how it responds, and then we will decide” on the possibility of locally assembling the electric SUVs.
Our Verdict
Introducing these electric SUVs to India will provide luxury electric vehicle buyers choices in the premium SUV category. But the fact that they are imported products might make them expensive, hence limited appeal.
The important thing will be whether customer demand will justify manufacturing locally in the coming days. For now, it is advised that customers wait for the launch details and prices before purchasing one.
FAQs
When will the electric Range Rover be launched in India?
It will be launched by the second half of 2027.
Would the electric SUVs be assembled locally in India?
For now, the company plans to import them as completely built units.
Which platform will they be based on?
They are both based on the JLR MLA-Flex platform.
Have any Indian prices been released?
No launch prices have been released.
Conclusion
The electric Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models will take JLR’s luxurious SUV models to India’s rapidly expanding market for premium electric vehicles. The initial CBUs imports of these models will give JLR the opportunity to gauge the market potential.
This will largely depend on the price and customer interest in the future.