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Buz1500



Member Since: 07 Jul 2020
Location: Cumbria
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Battery size and range
I see that the new Ranger Rover Hybrid has been given a substantially larger battery providing an electric only range of about 50 - 60 miles.

It would be nice if they could add this to the Defender in the near future.

Has anyone heard if this is being talked about?
Post #949111 12th Apr 2022 9:43am
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hezor



Member Since: 01 Feb 2021
Location: Nurmijärvi
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Probably not going to happen as the new Range Rover is built on a completely new platform called MLA-Flex which was developed keeping EVs in mind. This means that the PHEV battery is located at the bottom of the car, whereas Defenders store it under the boot floor, which can be seen as it raises the floor quite a bit. So doubling the battery capacity would basically render the boot unusable.

I think we need to wait for a new Defender that is built on a different platform to get a better suited PHEV or a BEV version. And hopefully this time it won't take 70 years. Very Happy 22MY Defender 110 P400e SE w/ Off-Road Pack, Driver Assist Pack, Cold Climate Pack, Comfort & Convenience Pack + ClearSight Rear-View Mirror & 11.4" Infotainment Screen
Post #949225 13th Apr 2022 6:20am
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