JLR has been noticed testing a prototype for an electrical providing to take a seat in its Vary Rover household of luxurious SUVs.

JLR is understood to be planning the reveal of an electrical model of its iconic Vary Rover later this 12 months, although that is not the car seen right here. The electrical Vary Rover will match the design of its gas-powered sibling, maybe with a number of tweaks up entrance to enhance aerodynamic effectivity.

The car seen right here is far decrease and sleeker than the Vary Rover, suggesting it could be a successor to the present Vary Rover Velar. The Velar has been on sale because the 2018 mannequin 12 months and might be due for substitute quickly.

In line with our photographer, the prototype appeared longer than the present Velar, and was probably lengthy sufficient to suit a 3rd row.

2026 Vary Rover Velar successor spy pictures – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

JLR final spring mentioned its new EMA (Electrified Modular Structure) platform being developed for smaller SUVs would spawn its first mannequin in 2025, and that the mannequin can be a member of the Vary Rover household. It is seemingly that is the car seen right here testing.

The EMA platform can even be used for next-generation variations of the Vary Rover Evoque and associated Discovery Sport.

JLR additionally has the MLA platform for bigger SUVs. The MLA made its debut within the newest Vary Rover and likewise underpins the newest Vary Rover Sport.

Given the anticipated 2025 debut for the brand new SUV, an arrival within the U.S. as a 2026 mannequin is probably going. Keep tuned.