Evoque and Disco Sport join EV crossover fray

Two all-new electric models will follow hot on the heels of the pricier Velar EV

- FELIX PAGE

The next-generation Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport will also be offered exclusively with electric power, together taking JLR into the heart of one of Europe's fastest-growing and most competitive vehicle segments.

These two mid-sized crossovers will again be substantially differentiated but closely related under the skin, serving effectively to rival the likes of the Lexus RZ 450e and Volvo XC40 Recharge respectively.

They are expected to launch close together within the next two years, following the arrival of the electric Velar, and will play a fundamental role in helping JLR achieve its lofty electrification goals. By 2030, 60% of all Land Rovers sold will be pure-electric, and six years later it will stop selling combustion cars completely.