Range Rover prototypes impress on the ice

Northern Europe's winter season has provided the platform for the Range Rover Electric prototypes’ advanced thermal management system, called the ThermAssistTM technology, to be put through a rigorous testing schedule.

The advanced heat management technology ensures Range Rover Electric delivers optimised driving range, even in the coldest temperatures. It also minimises the impact of extreme temperatures on charging performance.

The Range Rover Electric prototype's advanced new ThermAssistTM technology helps to optimise range and preserves charging capability, while maintaining cabin comfort in the coldest temperatures

Enduring up to 72,421km of accumulated testing across frozen lakes and land tracks, the former provided invaluable testing conditions for dynamics, including single pedal driving capability and switchable, twin‑chamber air‑suspension.

All‑terrain capability and refinement are core elements of the Range Rover experience and that will continue with electric propulsion, with the implementation of advanced technologies including single pedal driving and twin‑chamber air suspension.

 In addition to slowing the vehicle and delivering charge into the battery from regenerative braking, the Range Rover Electric prototype's single-pedal driving is also tuned to work with Terrain Response

Distinguishing Range Rover Electric's single‑pedal capabilities is the ability to do this across extreme terrain, as Range Rover engineers tested its capability on both 28‑degree and 17‑degree split inclines at the Arctic test facility. Single pedal driving brings the vehicle to a complete stop and will engage Hill Hold, enabling the driver to move off again without having touched the brakes at any point.

Following its second testing season in Sweden, Range Rover Electric prototypes will continue their demanding testing and development programme ahead of client reservations.