Fast Facts | 2025 Land Rover Range Rover SE PHEV
🔋 Electric Range: EPA-estimated 50 to 53 miles, with 56 miles achieved on a mixed city loop and 53 miles on a highway run
⚡ Powertrain: Turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six plus electric motor for 543 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque
🚀 Performance: 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph
🔌 Charging: DC fast charging from 0 to 80 percent in 40 minutes and Level 2 charging from 0 to 100 percent in 4 hours 15 minutes in testing
🧳 Cargo Space: 28.9 cubic feet, unchanged from the gas-powered Range Rover
🛋️ Luxury Highlight: Sumptuous interior materials, power-reclining rear seats, and a classic split tailgate
🏞️ Capability: Four-wheel drive, low range, locking center and rear differentials, and height-adjustable air suspension
💰 As Tested: $127,980 for the 2025 SE tester with modest options
If you've been hoping to drive home from the dealer in a purely electric Range Rover, you're going to have to wait a little longer. A fully electric version is expected to arrive sometime later this year, taking on luxury EV rivals with a promised range of around 300 miles. In the meantime, those wanting an electrified version of the off-roading English icon can happily order up a Range Rover with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. And after a week in Southern California with the stylish Brit — I found it’s an excellent option.
Plug-in Powerhouse
The PHEV powertrain is available for an additional $12,600 on the standard wheelbase SE model, or gratis on the more expensive Autobiography trim. My downright gorgeous Santori Black SE tester was actually a 2025 model (2025 and 2026 models are identical, save for a $3,600 price bump). It arrived with a relatively modest $3,530 in options, including 22-inch wheels, Cold Climate package (heated windshield and washer jets), Interior Protection and Storage package (rubberized floor mats throughout), and Emergency package (First Aid). The grand total for our 2025 model? A sobering $127,980. That’s a big figure to be sure. But considering the most potent and expensive SV models cost nearly double that price, the SE starts to look like something of a deal in the Range Rover universe.
The Range Rover’s P550 plug-in powertrain combines a direct-injected and turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed automatic. The PHEV’s electric motor is built into the transmission, and combined with the gas engine, delivers 543 horsepower and a whopping 590 pound-feet of torque. It all gets routed through the Range Rover's legendary four-wheel-drive system with low range and locking center and rear differentials. The big Rover can hit 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and carry on to a top speed of 155 mph. The 38.2-kilowatt-hour battery pack lies flat under the rear seat area, so cargo capacity remains the same as a gas-powered Range Rover at 28.9 cubic feet.
Having a Blast in Hybrid Mode
The Rover defaults to EV mode at every startup when there’s enough charge, which is fine, but to really feel the full capability of the powertrain, you'll need to select Hybrid mode. Toe gently into the throttle, and it coasts away, silently using electricity. Press a bit firmer on the throttle, and the gas engine quickly awakens and mixes with those electrons for impressive acceleration. Driven hard, the powertrain felt fantastic, with the electric thrust filling in the bottom end of the powerband and seamlessly blending with the gas engine. Floor the throttle from a stop and you might hear a chirp from a rear tire before it rockets off the line. This is one quick SUV.
On the canyon roads high above Malibu, the Rover was composed and easygoing. Click Dynamic mode (there’s Comfort, Dynamic, and Eco pavement modes) to tighten up the side-to-side chassis movements without making the ride too harsh.
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On the rougher roads around Los Angeles in Comfort mode, the Range Rover provided a supple ride. Small pavement ripples and large bumps alike seemed to melt away. The Rover’s structure felt tight, solid, and did a great job isolating me from the outside world. I imagine the experience would've been even smoother with the taller sidewall of the standard 21-inch wheels.
Putting the Electric Range to the Test
Land Rover says the PHEV can charge from zero to 80 percent on a DC fast charger in 40 minutes, and under 5 hours on a Level 2 charger. On my ChargePoint Level 2 home charger, I got from zero to 100 percent in 4 hours and 15 minutes. Not bad.
The EPA estimates between 50 and 53 miles of electric-only range, and that estimate turned out to be surprisingly accurate across terrain or driving style. On a city drive loop that included a few twisty backroads, I achieved 56 miles.
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The next day, I topped off the battery to 100 percent and set out again in EV mode. This time, I stuck to a pure highway route, averaging between 70 and 80 mph and hitting the road at around 10 pm to avoid potential traffic snarls. The Range Rover is a wonderful highway cruiser. The suspension did an excellent job of smoothing over those consistent little humps that seem to plague our freeways. It’s quiet too. In the end, I managed 53 miles of electric-only driving on that run.
I didn’t have a chance to test the Range Rover’s off-road capabilities beyond a brief dirt road excursion, but the Range Rover has long been one of the most capable in its class, thanks to its long-travel, height-adjustable air suspension, low-range gearing, and well-tuned drive modes. What’s fun about the PHEV, in particular, is the Save feature for the battery. So, you could drive to a trail using the gas engine, then switch to EV mode for some quiet off-road cruising, then head home later using combustion. Neat.
Enjoying the Luxuries, Range Rover Life
From behind the wheel, you’d never notice the SE is the entry-level Range Rover. It certainly doesn’t feel like anyone skimped on luxury here. The interior is tastefully trimmed in sumptuous furnishings — and not overdone like some luxury brands tend to do these days. The fully adjustable Ebony perforated leather seats are supremely comfortable and adjustable from the door buttons as well as the touchscreen. You can feel the grain of the wood trim, and any surface in the cabin where your hand might fall is padded and covered with a rich material. It feels expensive.
Rear seat occupants are treated well too. With the diver's seat set for my 5-foot-11 frame, I had about 4 inches of knee clearance in the back — plenty of room. Even at this trim level, the second-row seats are power-reclining. And I love the classic split tailgate: fold the bottom down and you have a handy bench or table.
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The interior is a lovely place to be. But the infotainment system can cause frustration. Yes, the 13.1-inch screen is stunning to look at, thanks to the clean graphics and handsome overall design. But at times, some functions required more steps than I'd like while driving. Adding frequently used shortcuts as tiles to the main screen helped, but a few switches and knobs would be a welcome return. On the plus side, wireless Apple CarPlay worked well every time.
The Waiting Game
After seven days with the Range Rover, it was hard to return it. The smooth ride, brisk acceleration, and luxurious interior make for a great time behind the wheel. However, you've got to remember to plug it in. If you forget to top off the battery for a couple of days and those spontaneous errands will drain it fast. If that's a dealbreaker, the fully electric Range Rover could be worth waiting for. But if you can build the habit of plugging in every time you get home, this one's pretty hard to resist.
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