Range Rover plans to discontinue the Evoque and Velar in 2027, ending production of its two most affordable models as the brand prepares to introduce the all-electric Range Rover GT.
Martin Limbert, Range Rover’s managing director, confirmed the decision in an interview with Autocar. The company does not have direct replacements planned for either SUV, with the GT expected to assume the entry-level position in its future lineup.
End of the Evoque and Velar
Introduced in 2011 and 2017, respectively, the Evoque and Velar expanded Range Rover’s customer base by offering lower-priced alternatives to the larger models.
For the 2026 model year in the United States, the Evoque starts at $49,900, while the Velar carries a starting price of $61,600. By comparison, the Range Rover Sport starts at $83,700 and the flagship Range Rover at $107,400.
Their planned discontinuation signals a change in the brand’s model strategy, with a greater emphasis on more expensive vehicles.
Electric GT to Join the Lineup
Range Rover unveiled the GT in July as the fifth model in its lineup. Unlike the brand’s established SUV designs, the new vehicle adopts a lower-profile grand touring body style.
The GT is expected to be among the first models built on Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) new EMA platform. It will initially launch as a battery-electric vehicle, with a full-hybrid powertrain planned for a later stage of its lifecycle.
Range Rover has described the GT as a technologically advanced addition to its portfolio, positioning it as a different interpretation of the brand’s luxury vehicle offering.
Production and Expected Pricing
Production of the Range Rover GT is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027 at JLR’s Halewood facility in the United Kingdom. It is expected to reach the US market as a 2028 model.
The electric grand tourer is projected to start at around $90,000 in the United States, with an estimated EPA driving range of at least 300 miles. Its anticipated UK price is more than £75,000, equivalent to approximately $100,000.
The GT will join a developing electric lineup that also includes a flagship Range Rover EV and a smaller Range Rover Sport EV. The flagship electric SUV has a US starting price of $140,450, while the Sport EV is expected to cost approximately $120,000 to $130,000.
Although the GT will become the least expensive model in the future range, its expected starting price remains significantly above those of the outgoing Evoque and Velar.
The transition reflects Range Rover’s move towards a more premium-focused lineup, with electrified models playing a larger role in its future product strategy.