Land Rover is engaged on an all-electric model of the Defender due in 2025, per a current report by British outlet Auto Categorical. The electrical Defender may have round 300 miles of vary and is anticipated to launch alongside a facelifted model of the present ICE mannequin. Auto Express claims it will not simply be the usual Defender 110 that might be electrified, but additionally the 2-door 90 and long-wheelbase 130.

The electrical Defender is anticipated to make use of Land Rover‘s new MLA platform, which may incorporate each ICE and absolutely electrical powertrains. The MLA platform already helps the brand new Vary Rover and Vary Rover Sport – electrical variations of each might be unveiled in late 2024.

As for battery dimension, the Auto Categorical report claims the Defender EV will function a 100 kWh pack. It cites ‘Land Rover insiders’ as its supply.

Except for the powertrain distinction and some minor exterior modifications, the Defender EV needs to be similar to the ICE model that is been on sale since 2020. Nevertheless, an infotainment improve is more likely to include the facelift as is a rise in using sustainable cabin supplies.

When it comes to pricing, the Defender presently begins at $55,100 within the US. Nevertheless, the electrical ought to command a hefty premium – no less than initially. Subsequently a base level within the area of $75-80k is a strong estimate. A totally loaded, $100k+ model that can go toe-to-toe with the Mercedes EQG can be anticipated.