The all-new 2026 Range Rover Velar is coming into focus ahead of its official debut next year, and UK spy shots taken by electrifying.com suggest it will take an even more dramatic approach to styling. Known for prioritising design over outright practicality, the next-generation Velar appears lower, longer and more striking than ever – and for the first time, it will be all-electric.
Set to take on premium EV SUVs like the Porsche Macan EV, Polestar 3 and Audi Q6 E-tron Sportback, the new Velar will be the first Land Rover designed from the ground up as a pure battery-electric vehicle. Unlike the incoming all-electric Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, which adapt existing architectures, the Velar will sit on JLR’s next-generation EMA (Electric Modular Architecture) platform. This means it will be purpose-built for electrification, with features such as 800V charging allowing for rapid top-ups at up to 350kW.
Land Rover is positioning the EMA platform as one of the most advanced in the industry, integrating over-the-air updates to keep software and features fresh. These will include evolving driver-assistance tech, media streaming and even data-sharing between JLR vehicles for predictive maintenance to cut costs for both customers and the brand.
JLR has remained tight-lipped on performance details, but with its longer and lower stance, the new Velar is expected to maintain its focus on on-road agility rather than extreme off-road ability. The styling reflects this, with a frameless-door design, accentuated wheelarches and what appear to be huge wheels wrapped in low-profile tyres. The signature floating roof remains, but a steeply raked rear window – much like the Polestar 4’s – suggests a digital rear-view mirror will be essential kit.
Inside, the Velar is expected to push Land Rover’s interior design further into the digital age. The original model set new standards for the brand when it launched in 2018, introducing a minimalist cabin with dual touchscreens and premium materials. The new version is likely to take this further with the latest digital interfaces, next-gen materials and even greater emphasis on sustainability.
The Velar will be one of several new electric Land Rover models arriving in the next two years, with a next-generation Evoque also expected to use the EMA platform. While early reports suggested the architecture could support internal combustion engines, JLR has yet to confirm if it will follow Porsche and other rivals in softening its focus on EVs. Expect a full reveal later this ahead of its market launch in early 2026.
