Land Rover finally has an all-electric Range Rover on sale, and it’s a quick, silky SUV. If you were hoping for a slightly cheaper way into one, though, there’s bad news. The EV450, the entry version sold in some other markets, isn’t coming to the U.S.
- U.S. buyers can only get the EV550, which makes 542 horsepower and starts at $138,000.
- The EV450 drops to 444 horsepower but uses the same 118.5 kWh battery, so its range should be about the same.
- Soft U.S. EV demand, profit margins, import costs, and tariffs all help explain why the cheaper version isn’t coming.
What American Buyers Actually Get
The Range Rover lineup includes an inline-six, two V8s, a plug-in hybrid, and now a fully electric model. For 2026, the gas-powered Range Rover starts at $113,300 with a 395-horsepower hybrid inline-six and all-wheel drive.
The electric version sold here is the EV550. It uses two electric motors to make 542 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque, with an estimated 333 miles of range. Pricing starts at $138,000. Land Rover says it’s the quietest, most responsive Range Rover yet, with more torque than any before it.
Land Rover first announced the Range Rover Electric in December 2023, and it arrived only after long delays. Smooth, effortless power has always been the Range Rover formula, so an EV makes plenty of sense.
Meet the EV450 You Can’t Buy Here
The EV450 is the Range Rover Electric with a little less muscle. Output drops to 444 horsepower, roughly 100 fewer than the EV550. That’s still plenty for a family SUV, and it would come with a lower starting price. Land Rover offers it in some markets, but not in the U.S. or Mexico.
Both versions share the same 118.5 kWh battery, so the EV450 should land at roughly the same range as the EV550.
Charging Is Where They Split
On a fast charger, there’s no real difference. At a 350 kW station, both go from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes. At a 150 kW station, it takes around 38 minutes for either one.
Home charging tells a different story. On an 11 kW AC home charger, the EV550 goes from 20% to 80% in about seven hours. The EV450 needs roughly 13 hours. If you plug in overnight and leave early, that’s a real edge for the EV550.
Why Land Rover Kept the EV450 Off the Menu
The U.S. EV market hasn’t been as strong as in some other parts of the world, and automakers tend to make more money on higher trims. Range Rover shoppers usually aren’t very focused on price, so if the brand expects modest EV sales here, selling only the top powertrain is a sensible bet.
Cost matters too. U.S.-bound Range Rovers carry import costs plus the 15 percent tariff on imported vehicles, making a cheaper version with thinner margins a harder case.
Could the EV450 Still Show Up Later?
Maybe, but don’t hold your breath. Gas prices have leveled off without really dropping, giving drivers more reason to look at hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and full EVs. Automakers are watching how big that shift gets over the next six to 12 months.
If EV interest grows here, Land Rover could bring the EV450 over as a lower-priced option, or as a replacement if the plug-in hybrid falls out of favor. Neither move is confirmed, and both look unlikely for now, but a change isn’t off the table heading into 2027.
Until then, Americans who want an electric Range Rover have two choices: the 542-horsepower Range Rover Electric and the upcoming Range Rover Sport Electric, which also makes 542 horsepower.
Shopping for an Electric Range Rover Right Now
If you want an electric Range Rover, the EV550 is the only full-size option. The good news is that you aren’t giving up much by missing the EV450. You get more power, similar range, the same fast-charging times, and much quicker charging at home.
If the full-size model feels like too much, watch for the Range Rover Sport Electric. If you want to pay less for the big one, see what Land Rover does heading into 2027. Even wealthy shoppers like a good deal, and enough demand could make the brand take another look.
