Range Rover Electric prototypes being tested in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates

Range Rover Electric prototypes being tested in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates
Range Rover Prototype at the Sharjah’s Al Badayer desert, ‘Big Red’ in UAE

Range Rover just release a number of content showing that their latest prototype taking on the harsh and unforgiving climate of UAE.

Range Rover is subjecting its newest and most intelligent thermal management system to arduous testing in merciless temperatures of 50C and up to 90 per cent humidity. In a testing environment that all Range Rovers are subjected to, there is no place more challenging for a climate system. From dynamic desert climbs to sun‑soaked city cycles, nothing is left unexplored in pursuit of maximum client cabin comfort and vehicle capability.

Range Rover is conducting rigorous testing procedures on their upcoming luxury EV before opening reservations for delivery in 2025.

Thomas Müller, Executive Director, Product Engineering said: “A hot climate is one of the most challenging for any battery electric vehicle, because of the need to cool the cabin and optimise battery performance at the same time. The additional challenge of driving on sand requires controlled low-speed torque, so our specially developed traction control and thermal management systems work in harmony to ensure power delivery is unaffected. Our tests have shown that in this climate, repeatedly driving the equivalent of 100 metres uphill on fine sand, Range Rover Electric matches the performance of its ICE equivalents; in some instances, even surpassing them – thanks to the introduction of these new features.”