Electric by Design

SPONSORED: The balance of electric-only driving and petrol performance makes the Range Rover Velar P400e perfect for short urban trips and longer journeys, allowing for zero tailpipe emissions on daily drives and a combined 684 km petrol-and-electric range for longer trips.

The Range Rover Velar has a powertrain to suit every client, including a fuel-efficient P400e plug-in electric hybrid that offers up to 64 km of electric-only driving. The P400e complements the Range Rover Velar’s effortlessly balanced and composed driving dynamics, with a suite of advanced chassis and suspension technologies providing a confidence-inspiring drive on any terrain.

The plug-in electric hybrid powertrain provides the best of both worlds, combining a 105 kW electric motor with an Ingenium petrol engine to deliver effortless, hushed performance.

The balance of electric-only driving and petrol performance makes the Range Rover Velar P400e perfect for short urban trips and longer journeys, allowing for zero tailpipe emissions on daily drives and a combined 684 km petrol-and-electric range for longer trips, with fuel consumption of up to 1.6 L/100 km.

With a combined 297 kW and 640 Nm of torque from its 221 kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine and 105 kW electric motor, the Velar electric hybrid can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 209 km/h. The Velar P400e can also travel on electric power alone at speeds of up to 140 km/h.

Drivers can select from three driving modes:

• EV Mode – prioritises running solely on electric power using the energy stored in the battery, for quiet, zero tailpipe-emissions journeys.
• HYBRID Mode – intelligently blends EV and conventional driving, according to the road, journey and set destination.
• SAVE Mode – prioritises the combustion engine as its energy source, maintaining the battery’s state of charge at a chosen level, which can then be used at a specific point in the journey.

Clients can conveniently charge their Range Rover Velar in three ways. The P400e is one of the few plug-in electric hybrid vehicles capable of rapid DC charging, with a 0–80 per cent charge possible in as little as 30 minutes away from home using a 50 kW charger. At home, it can charge from 0–100 per cent using a 7 kW AC charger in 2.5 hours, while three-pin charging is also possible when required.

Clients are also able to control and monitor their home charging on a smartphone via the Remote App, which can also precondition the cabin. Clients can set charging times to take advantage of energy-efficient off-peak tariffs, or simply to suit their lifestyle.

Advanced suspension options

Optional Electronic Air Suspension delivers luxurious ride comfort, with a range of additional features designed to make life easier, while also improving the Range Rover Velar’s all-terrain capability thanks to a maximum ground clearance of 251 mm. Elegant Arrival automatically reduces the Velar’s body height to aid entry and exit, while Auto Access Height lowers the maximum body height for access to height-restricted garages and car parks.

The Electronic Air Suspension system is also self-levelling, maintaining the optimum ride height when towing or carrying heavy loads, improving occupant comfort and ensuring a composed drive. It also assists when hitching a trailer, or when loading or unloading from the boot – controls inside the luggage compartment can raise or lower the suspension by 50 mm.

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