Oxford‐based Liberty Electric Cars says that production versions of its electric Range Rover will go on sale at the end of this year priced at £150,000. Liberty says that the Electric E‐Range has a top speed of 85mph and accelerates from 0‐60mph in about seven seconds, with a range of up to 200 miles.

Another world first is the possibility of wireless charging. Instead of using conventional leads and plugs, the car is parked over an induction plate and charges automatically. The battery can be charged in one to three hours from a fast charger or using the optional induction system. At 75kw, the LEC battery pack is the largest ever installed in an electric car yet, due to the technology employed, weighs less than many lower capacity packs according to Liberty.

Also ground‐breaking are the claimed lifespan for the battery of more than 13 years and 300,000 miles – way in advance of anything offered in the EV (electric vehicle) industry thus far. The company has also commenced development on other large, luxury 4x4s, SUVs, and MPVs.