Land Rover to show Electric Defender Research 4WD
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Seven electric Defenders will appear at the Geneva Motor Show
The e-Defender uses a single-speed gearbox and four-wheel-drive system
Land Rover has a fleet of seven electric Defenders to show
The electric Defender research vehicles will be on display in Geneva
The Defender uses a 90-bhp electric motor and 27 kWh battery
It charges as quickly as four hours
The electric Defender is capable on and off road
The research vehicle includes Land Rover technologies like Hill Descent Control and Terrain Response
Land Rover says the Defender still has go-anywhere characteristics, just without the smoking tailpipes
Land Rover has no intentions of handling the electric Defender gingerly
The e-Defender packs 243 lb-ft (330 Nm) of torque
A range of 50 miles (80 km)
Land Rover puts its electric utility vehicle to the test
Land Rover has no plans to produce this e-Defender
Land Rover said it's tested the electric Defender's capabilities in about 2.5 feet (800 mm) of water
The electric Defender isn't afraid to get muddy
Land Rover said it's tested the electric Defender's capabilities in about 2.5 feet (800 mm) of water
Land Rover said it's tested the electric Defender's capabilities in about 2.5 feet (800 mm) of water
Article Summary
As automotive electric technology advances and grows, we're seeing it move from small city cars to larger vehicles. Toyota and Tesla have both shown electric crossover models, and electric drivetrains are being swapped into existing vehicles like the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Now, Land Rover is preparing to show an electric update to the most unlikely of models ... the boxy, rugged Defender.
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