2026 Range Rover Velar EV: Radical Design, Fresh Start

Land Rover is navigating a deep transformation. The second-generation Range Rover Velar will be 100% electric, riding on JLR's EMA platform, and ditching the classic SUV silhouette for a fastback profile closer to a raised sedan. Meanwhile, the facelifted Evoque holds the fort with up to €9,011 in discounts currently available, and the 2027 Range Rover is prepping a subtle facelift. The lineup is in full recomposition.

"The next-gen Velar could be closer in shape and profile to a sedan than an SUV." — Autocar UK, March 2026

The Velar Transforms into Something Unexpected

The current Velar has been on sale since 2017. Its replacement will be unrecognizable. Spy prototypes caught during winter testing in Sweden reveal a sloping roofline diving into a trunk with a prominent lip—a silhouette Autocar directly compares to the Volvo ES90 or Polestar 4, not a traditional SUV.

Land Rover is clearly targeting the segment of raised electric fastbacks, a niche in full expansion. The obvious reference here is the Porsche Macan Electric. JLR hasn't confirmed performance or range yet, but the EMA platform is designed for mid-size vehicles, placing the future Velar in a category where competition is now fierce.

The official reveal is expected by the end of 2026, with production launch at the Halewood plant (Merseyside) in 2027. This plant will also host the Defender Sport and potentially the next Evoque.

When Will the New Velar Be Available?

The official unveiling of the Velar EV is expected before the end of 2026, according to Autocar UK and Autoplus. Production at Halewood is slated for early 2027. No pricing has been announced by Land Rover yet. Given the current Velar's positioning (starting around €60,000 new) and price inflation in the premium electric segment, the €70,000 mark seems a realistic floor—but that's an estimate, not an official figure.

Inside, It Changes as Much as Outside

Spy photos of the Velar EV's cabin reveal a two-spoke steering wheel with fin-like appendages replacing traditional steering wheel controls. The classic stalks are gone. The dashboard is flat, with a modestly sized digital cluster positioned far behind the wheel—about 12 inches according to Motor.es, which is standard for the class.

The infotainment screen is mounted on the center console and displays a surface of about 17 inches. The bottom strip handles climate control and shortcuts, leaving little room for physical buttons. Is it luxurious? In the spy photos, no. But the prototype remains heavily camouflaged inside—there could be Windsor leather under the covers.

The Facelifted Evoque Plays It Safe

While the Velar reinvents itself, the Evoque bets on a modest evolution. The facelifted model keeps its 4.37-meter body and recognizable styling but now features a 100% digital cockpit: 12.3 inches for the cluster and 10 inches for the touchscreen, standard. Physical buttons have nearly vanished.

Materials are also evolving—eucalyptus-based fabrics, recycled plastics in the cabin. And gadgets with real utility: the "invisible" rearview mirror (a camera