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RANGE ROVER ELECTRIC
A harsh desert area with temperatures of 50°C and humidity of 90%
The desert region of the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures reach 50°C and humidity reach 90%, was chosen as the heat test location for the Range Rover Electric.
As part of its rigorous development process, the Range Rover Electric was evaluated and tested in the scorching desert heat of the United Arab Emirates. The powertrain systems are designed for temperature control, long life and optimal range, and the vehicle’s performance and efficiency were subjected to rigorous testing to ensure all systems were working properly.
The Range Rover Electric’s intelligent thermal management system was put to the test in extreme conditions, with temperatures of 50°C and humidity of 90%. The United Arab Emirates is an extremely challenging location for a thermal management system. From the dynamic sand dunes to the sun-drenched city streets, everything was put to the test to maximize interior comfort and vehicle performance.
Performance that surpasses the current Range Rover
In this extreme heat test, conducted under challenging conditions, the Range Rover Electric outperformed the current Range Rover.
The Range Rover Electric has now outperformed the current Range Rover in thermal tests on sand, consistently maintaining the highest levels of thermal performance even during extended and intensive desert driving that pushes the vehicle to its limits.
Thomas Muller, Executive Director of Product Engineering for Range Rover Electric, commented after the heatwave testing:
“Hot weather is one of the most challenging environments for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), as you need to keep the cabin cool while optimizing battery performance. Additionally, low-speed torque needs to be managed when driving through sand. Our newly developed traction control works in tandem with the thermal management system to ensure power delivery is not affected.”
“In these challenging conditions, and despite repeated 100m climbs of fine sand, the tests proved that the Range Rover Electric performed as well as, and in some cases even outperformed, ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles thanks to the introduction of new features.”
Complete the 91-metre high sand dune challenge
The Range Rover Electric successfully completed the 91m dune challenge in Sharjah’s Al Badair desert.
The Range Rover Electric will undergo repeated robustness and durability tests around the world, including in the UAE, proving that Range Rover is a ‘go-anywhere’ vehicle even in the EV era.
During this heatwave test, the vehicle’s intelligent, fully electric powertrain and advanced terrain response delivered seamless driving performance from the urban streets of Dubai to the harsh desert, demonstrating its reliable off-road capabilities.
Balanced weight distribution and an advanced suspension system maintain control and stability in the sand, while an uncompromising traction system delivers instant torque for quick acceleration, responsiveness and refined handling, even over uneven dunes.
The Intelligent Torque Management system distributes wheel slip management directly to each electric drive control unit, reducing the torque response time for each wheel from approximately 100 milliseconds to just 1 millisecond, resulting in outstanding traction even when driving on fine sand.
In the heart of the Al Badyer Desert in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, stands a formidable barrier known as “Big Red.” The 300-foot-high dune is Dubai’s largest desert hill climb, and every Range Rover vehicle must complete it five times without any loss of performance before moving on to the next stage of testing. This time, the Range Rover Electric has successfully completed the challenge.
