RE: First official look at new Range Rover Electric
Discussion
Familymad said:
oilit said:
From what I’ve heard good luck getting an insurance quote
ThatWith EV insurance already double ICE, this added to the RR insurance tax will make it for super rich only. I do think it will de value by half quicker than an ICE one so maybe 1st and 2nd year bargains…
But i can see mnay appearing on the streets in London shortly, one plus point no carppy ULEZ to pay
Bladedancer said:
Do you need C class drivers license or does it fit under 3.5 tonnes?
They changed the category limits for 'alternatively' powered vehicles back in 2018. Would seem you're allowed up to 4.25 tons for vans on a Cat B license - whether that is just a mis-wording and it should say vehicles 
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/drivin...
It's always funny how many people are negative about these cars, yet this is the OG. The daddy, the one that started it all.
I would rather have an electric one of these any day, than have to endure any of the ludicrous fake SUV giant boat things that are offered by every manufacturer, cars which are in essence all aping this one.
Britain is nuts about SUVs, it's an epidemic. You see people buying absurd things like the Nissan Qashqai, the Mokka, the Grandland X or whatever it's called, and they're all style over substance. No one wants an 'old man' estate any more, or even a hatchback.
It's about prestige, image. And this, the car above, the Range Rover, is the one that started it all off.
If it wasn't for reality TV showing nearly every celebrity driving one of these in their 'stable', plus the advent of PCP allowing mere mortals like us to buy these things on monthlies, I doubt the Range Rover would have become as ubiquitous in the UK.
But this is a car which transcends rationality, which transcends even a basic understanding of UK infrastructure, road space, and parking widths.
People buy this because it is quite simply the best in proposition, comfort and perceived image.
I would rather have an electric one of these any day, than have to endure any of the ludicrous fake SUV giant boat things that are offered by every manufacturer, cars which are in essence all aping this one.
Britain is nuts about SUVs, it's an epidemic. You see people buying absurd things like the Nissan Qashqai, the Mokka, the Grandland X or whatever it's called, and they're all style over substance. No one wants an 'old man' estate any more, or even a hatchback.
It's about prestige, image. And this, the car above, the Range Rover, is the one that started it all off.
If it wasn't for reality TV showing nearly every celebrity driving one of these in their 'stable', plus the advent of PCP allowing mere mortals like us to buy these things on monthlies, I doubt the Range Rover would have become as ubiquitous in the UK.
But this is a car which transcends rationality, which transcends even a basic understanding of UK infrastructure, road space, and parking widths.
People buy this because it is quite simply the best in proposition, comfort and perceived image.
plfrench said:
Bladedancer said:
Do you need C class drivers license or does it fit under 3.5 tonnes?
They changed the category limits for 'alternatively' powered vehicles back in 2018. Would seem you're allowed up to 4.25 tons for vans on a Cat B license - whether that is just a mis-wording and it should say vehicles https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/drivin...
Mercutio said:
Trusty Steed said:
Ill stick with my D350, thanks!
I agree this is by far the best powertrain available in the current Range Rover lineup. dukebox9reg said:
Amanitin said:
don't recall anyone in the industry pulling off a successful mass market ICE platform based EV.
They'd might as well just skipped this transition step altogether.
Only most of the BMW EV range They'd might as well just skipped this transition step altogether.
AmazingGrace said:
T1berious said:
Wonder if they'll keep the same (or similar) FFRR wading depth?
I had to go through some pretty deep water recently in an EV and had a real clench moment!
I'm guessing they'll be using a heat pump to get the battery to a decent temp to facilitate charging in sub zero conditions. Can't imagine a BEV at this price point not having one to be honest.
Forgive my ignorance. But what is FFRR? I had to go through some pretty deep water recently in an EV and had a real clench moment!
I'm guessing they'll be using a heat pump to get the battery to a decent temp to facilitate charging in sub zero conditions. Can't imagine a BEV at this price point not having one to be honest.
Full Fat Range Rover?
For Fiery powerfully built directors Range Rover?
For powering through my Fiefdom Range Rover?
we recently had a seminar with our company leasing provider, and they said they won't provide a Range Rover to anyone in Greater London as the insurance costs are prohibitive. Given that a car like this, with it's BIK friendly EV powertrain, will be overwhelmingly supplied as a company lease vehicle that has surely got to be a problem/
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